Setting the Stage [John 13:1-15] Jesus and His apostles had gathered in the Upper Room for their Passover meal. As they were eating, Jesus rose from the table, placed his outer garments to the side, and put a towel around His waist. He then filled a bowl with water and without preamble began to wash … Continue reading “…Do you know what I have done to you?” John 13:12 / Lessons from The Last Supper, Humility
Month: September 2019
“…I say to you, one of you will betray me.” John 13:21 // Lessons from the Last Supper, Judas
To me, there is no one in the Bible more pitiable than Judas Iscariot. Many readers may disagree with my description of him as “pitiable.” After all, this was the man who betrayed Christ to the Sanhedrin and set the events of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion into motion. Instead, they would say that he was … Continue reading “…I say to you, one of you will betray me.” John 13:21 // Lessons from the Last Supper, Judas
“…there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness…” 2 Timothy 4:7 // A Personal Message
One of my oldest and dearest friends passed away earlier this week. His death has affected his and my family deeply. Because of our closeness, I have been very involved in preparation for his funeral and in consoling the family about the loss. I apologize to you, my readers, but I am confident that you … Continue reading “…there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness…” 2 Timothy 4:7 // A Personal Message
“Therefore go…, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 // Baptism
The exact origins of the practice of Baptism are lost to us.
