"I am the Vine," says Jesus. Good theology is not the vine. Apologetics is not the vine. Regular...
A Branch by Itself Does not Bear Fruit – John 15:1-2
If you find a branch lying on the ground, you can be sure that it will not bear fruit, leaves, or...
Not Orphans – John 14:18
It's kind of a strange statement at first glance. These were men who had families. James and...
Who is the Helper of John 14:16?
Uh...isn't it obvious? Because doesn't the text say exactly who this is? Yes. But we have to...
Easy Grace? – John 14:15
Some say that the grace of God is too easy. Just get forgiven, then go on sinning. You don't...
Ask Anything in My Name? And I Will Do it? – John 14:10-14
This is a more challenging text. Let's look at it. 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father,...
When Jesus was not Culturally Relevant – John 14:1-7
Jesus starts off well. He gives them great encouragement as he tried to tell them he is soon...
Do Not Let Your Hearts be Troubled! – John 14:1,27
He says it more than once. Because we really need to hear it. “Do not let your hearts be...
We Have no Excuse – John 13
Leaders did NOT do this. Jesus did it. Jesus and his disciples were sharing a meal together. He...
Pleasing God > Pleasing Men – John 12:12 – 12:50
Never trust a crowd. They can turn on a dime. One minute they can be praising you. In another...