In what amounts to the final recorded words of Jesus’ public ministry, he is calling people to believe in him. It is important for us to hear what Jesus said, and also to understand why his words are placed at this point in the Gospel....
Today we hear Jesus say that the appointed time has come for him to be glorified. Shockingly, Jesus said that his glory is like that of a grain of wheat which first dies in the ground before it produces fruit. With new eyes we see...
Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final week of his life riding on a donkey. This fulfilled the prophecy of a humble king who will come with salvation and peace for the nations. At this stage in the plan of God, Jesus knew that he must...
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...
Pastor Scott speaks on Good Friday. 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...
This passage shows us what belief and unbelief in Jesus look like. Caiaphas and Judas have a distorted vision of Jesus, a heart bound by pride, and they take actions that reveal their unbelief. Mary sees, loves, and serves Jesus as the Son of God....
The final sign that Jesus performed in John was to raise Lazarus from the dead. Jesus said that he did this for the glory of God, that he may be glorified through it. In this sign Jesus is revealed as the resurrection and the life....
After nearly three years of public ministry, the crowds around Jesus demanded that he tell them in plain language if he is Christ, the Messiah. Jesus said plainly, “I and the Father are one.” Now the question is, will they give the one and only...
The Good Shepherd analogy reveals the richness of the relationship that Jesus has with his church, and with each of his followers. In every act and quality of the shepherd, we see the love and care that Jesus has for us. Like sheep to a...
The Good Shepherd analogy reveals the richness of the relationship Jesus has with his church, and with each of his followers. In every act and quality of the shepherd, we see the love and care that Jesus has for us. Like sheep to a shepherd,...
