Have you ever been physically close to someone whose personal hygiene may have been somewhat neglected, and they seemingly had no idea how offensive it was for those around them? In the Gospel of John, as the religious rulers were plotting to have Jesus killed, they were very concerned about remaining “ceremonially clean” for the Passover. Little did they know just how filthy they actually were, and how offensive their hearts (and actions) were to God. Listen today as Pastor Bob discusses how each of us needs a spiritual bath, and that Jesus is the only one who can give it to us.
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In the 18th chapter of the Gospel of John there is a tragic irony that takes place. Anna’s the high priest of Israel looks down his nose at Jesus with hate and a desire to kill him, but what he doesn’t realize was that this man was anointed by God to be the Great High Priest of the entire world. Listen today as Pastor Bob discusses our Great High Priest Jesus!
Flipping through the channels of our television sets, one can’t help but notice all of the shows that are centered around various super heroes as their main character(s). It seems like human beings enjoy the idea of someone who has the ability to save us from the evils of the world. The good news is that long before the TV was invented, Jesus came as a real super hero to do this very thing. Listen to Pastor Bob today as he discusses our real Super Hero in Jesus!
In the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, we have the opportunity to listen to the heart of Jesus, as God the Son turns His eyes heavenward and prays to God the Father. In this moment, we can see the close personal relationship Jesus has with His Father, as well as the care and concern He has for His disciples. However, Jesus didn’t stop there and in verses 21-26 He prays for all of those who would come to know Him because of their message. That means you and me! Listen as Pastor Bob breaks down the final words of Jesus’ prayer, and what it means for all of us.
It is an amazing thing to think that the God of the Universe would love us so much that He would be willing to live for us, die for us, conquer the grave for us, as well as PRAY FOR US! Listen today as Pastor Bob opens up the Bible to John Chapter 17:6-9, and continues to unpack this beautiful prayer of Jesus, as He turns to His Father in Heaven on behalf of His disciples.
It is an amazing thing to think that the God of the Universe would love us so much that He would be willing to live for us, die for us, conquer the grave for us, as well as PRAY FOR US! Listen today as Pastor Bob opens up the Bible to John Chapter 17:6-9, and continues to unpack this beautiful prayer of Jesus, as He turns to His Father in Heaven on behalf of His disciples.
As we watch the news and follow the reactions from others on social media, it becomes obvious that our world is a world full of chaos right now. As a result, many of us are glued to the tv, or to the news outlets in the media, or to social media sites where people are arguing their opinions. It is so easy for us as Christians to get caught up in these debates, and to allow the ugliness of what’s going on in our world to fill our own hearts to the point where we begin to take part in it. As we study our text today in the Gospel of John, Jesus is also surrounded by the ugliness of the world, but instead of participating in it, He turns to His Father and prays instead. Listen as Pastor Bob discusses this prayer in depth as we study through the first 5 verses of John 17.