The vision we see of Jesus in this passage is him standing alone. He is denied by his disciple, rejected by his people, declared “not guilty” but sentenced to death. A closer look shows him alone because he only bore the punishment of our sins,...
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to...
At the arrest of Jesus we see his absolute control as the Sovereign “I am,” and his complete submission to the will of the Father to become the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. As we watch the arrest scene play out,...
Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to...
The prayer of Jesus reveals the will of God for his church. We are to be sanctified in the truth. The work of God to sanctify us sets us apart from the world as we are conformed to the image of Christ, and sets us...
An encouraging and instructive part of Jesus’ prayer for his church is that God would keep us in his name and from the evil one. Jesus prayed because he cares deeply for his church. We listen to Jesus’ prayer because we live in the world...
As Jesus begins his prayer for his church in the world, he reveals who we are, what we have been given, and the greatest end for which we exist. Today, we remember our identity as the people of Christ by grace, our call to receive...
In this passage we see Jesus praying. We hear his heart of love for the Father and for us. His prayer reveals his determination to glorify God and give us eternal life. What do we gain from the vision of our Savior in prayer? Faith,...
Jesus called, even commanded, his church to participate in the work of God in the world by asking in prayer. Jesus promised that what the church asks it will receive. Today, as we hear the words of Jesus, may we be granted vision, faith, and...
To the troubled disciples, Jesus speaks of more trouble to come. The followers of Jesus will have tribulation in the world. Today, we hear Jesus calling us to face the reality of hardship in the world with the confidence of victory in him. Take heart,...
