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 Light of the World: He Spake by the Prophets

The Light of the World: He Spake by the Prophets

I mentioned in my last post that light and glory are key themes in the gospel of John. John describes the light and glory of God as a heavy, weighty thing. Why is that? John had in mind two scenes from the Old Testament. If you understand these, you’ll have a better...

Psalm 73: Renewal Through Worship [Video]

Psalm 73 has elements of thanksgiving, lament, and even complaint. At one point, the Psalmist is frustrated and angry, and unable to understand why the Lord allows the world to go the way it goes. He is envious of evildoers—the powerful, the rich, and the mighty—those...