Last Supper | Robert B. Sloan

Jesus Christ, Playwright

Apr 15, 2015 | Christian Living, The Bible

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 Terrible Irony of the Way of the Cross

Mar 16, 2015 | Christian Living, Church History, The Bible

Christians have historically used the Easter season to focus on the journey of Jesus toward Jerusalem and on His death there for our sins. In Baptist life, we have traditionally held revival meetings during this season and these meetings have often been a great time...

The Light of the World: He Spake by the Prophets

Dec 24, 2014 | The Bible

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]

Jul 15, 2013 | Christian Living, Psalms, Theology

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...

Memory: God’s Tool for Shaping Lives

Mar 13, 2013 | Christian Living, Family, Higher Education

Memory is a key part of our work at Houston Baptist University. We’re shaped by the people and events that came before us, and we want to be intentional about cultivating good memories that will shape us all in the years to come. Memory is a powerful force, and we...