Jesus Christ, Playwright

Jesus Christ, Playwright

In John 13 we read the unusual story of Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet on the occasion of the Last Supper. What we have here is something that could be called an acted parable.  When you think of parables you normally think of the teachings of...
The Glory of the Cross (part 2)

The Glory of the Cross (part 2)

The glory of God has come to us in the Person of Jesus Christ: And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) The Gospel of John makes it clear that the glory of...
Why Did Jesus Silence Those Who Confessed Him?

Why Did Jesus Silence Those Who Confessed Him?

When Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”  Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”  (Mark 8:30) Jesus accepted the Messianic title at this point though prior to this He had customarily silenced those who called Him the Christ....
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

When the Jewish authorities told Pilate “we will have no king but Caesar,” (John 19:15) they cut themselves off from the Messianic hope God had offered them. Their answer to Pilate is especially ironic given the sign that Pilate ordered be posted above the...