March 12, 2023
March 5, 2023
A wedding invitation Mary’s request Purification water and celebratory wine The manifestation of Christ’s glory Reflection Questions: Cana is a small, insignificant town just north of Nazareth. It has no significant mention in scripture apart from the section of John’s gospel running through chapters 2-4. Cana bookends this smaller section. What might be the significance… Read More »
February 26, 2023
Jesus comes to Jericho Jesus comes to Zacchaeus’ house Jesus declared the coming of salvation Reflection Questions: Luke records this account of Jesus’ interaction with Zacchaeus in two parallel parts. In the first part Jesus comes to Jericho, Zacchaeus tries to see Jesus, and the crowd gets in the way. In the second part Jesus… Read More »
February 19, 2023
The function of light Seeing light, receiving light Shining brightly Reflection Questions: Read Luke 11 in its entirety. How does this section in which Jesus addresses light and they eye relate to the broader themes of this chapter? Light and darkness are common themes in the scripture. They are often used metaphorically, representing other concepts… Read More »
February 12, 2023
The savior in the wilderness The tempted Messiah The Christ near to us Romans 10:8-13 Reflection Questions: The temptation of Jesus only shows up in the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Mark’s record of it is short. Only Matthew and Luke have extended versions of it. Why do you suppose John did not record… Read More »
February 5, 2023
The anxiety of Unfocused vision Trusting in the God who is with us Marking Christ with us
January 29, 2023
Praying to God for vindication Declaring a life of integrity A plea to the judge of all the earth
January 22, 2023
Compelled with Simon Casting lots with Romans Mocking the Messiah
January 15, 2023
A messianic prediction An ambitious request The greatness of servanthood
January 8, 2023
The problem of certainty and control Matthew 11:2-6, 11:18-19, 11:20-24 The wisdom of child-like faith Matthew 11:25-27, 18:1-4 Learning to rest in Jesus Matthew 11:28-30