The Initiative of God

It is easy to give into the pressure and respond in ways that we never thought we would from John 18:12-27. ...

It is easy to forget that Jesus was in complete control as he begins his journey to the cross from John 18:1-11. ...

As he is facing the cross, Jesus prays for all believers who would come to faith in him from John 17:20-26. ...

Jesus speaks plainly to his disciples concerning their proclamation of faith and expresses that he understands even their future failures from John 16:25-33. ...

While uncertainty and the feeling of not being in control brings the despair, there is the reality of the Light that comes from Jesus from Isaiah 9:1-7; John 1:1-5, 9-13. ...

Jesus reveals his ultimate purpose for believers as he prays his great high priestly prayer from John 17:1-5. ...

Jesus speaks plainly to his disciples concerning their proclamation of faith and expresses that he understands even their future failures from John 16:25-33. ...

Jesus explains his departure so that his followers have clarity in the midst of their confusion from John 16:16-24. ...

Jesus explains that his departure from us is necessary so that we can see the work of Holy Spirit in our world from John 16:1-15. ...