In Jesus passion there are many characters but perhaps some of the most important are the disciples. The twelve who were particularly close to Jesus and played a very special role. As we’ve already seen one of the twelve, Judas, will be eternally lost on this very night. A night we call Maundy Thursday, or… Read More »

It is one week before the Passover celebration. Jesus is now in Bethany. Less than one day’s walk to Jerusalem. It is Sunday, and by Friday He will be dead. He knows where He is going. He knows why He is going there. This is Jesus entrance into the capital city, on two fronts. The… Read More »

Of all the villains that appear in Jesus’ last week one of the most over looked is the individuals in the mob. As “mob mentality” takes over the people are swept away with hatred and blood-lust that filled their minds and then their mouths. Ultimately calling for the death of their Savior. Can these pitied… Read More »

The prodigal father?? We’ve all heard of the parable of the prodigal son, but could we call the father ‘prodigal’ too. As we explore this well know story told by Jesus we’ll learn something about the desperate love God has for each and every one of us.

The book of Esther in the Bible is an odd book. It is the only one that actually never once mentions God. Yet it is there because God has brought His Holy Word to us, so it is there for a reason. What reason? What was it meant to teach? What doe sit teach us… Read More »

While thinking about the people involved in Jesus’ last week of life one person that comes to mind is Nicodemus. I sometimes wonder if Nicodemus ever felt any remorse for not doing more to prevent Jesus suffering and death. Did he ever ask himself if he could have done something differently to help Jesus? This… Read More »

Does it really matter what we believe? Does doctrine matter? Isn’t it good enough that we are sincere? God is a God of love, He wouldn’t really condemn anyone, except the really bad people, right? Is that what the Bible teaches us? These are the questions we are going to answer this week as we… Read More »

There are many villains to be found in the last few weeks of Jesus’ life. I suppose we might be hard pressed to pick who is the worst of them all. Among them Caiaphas certainly is at the top of the list. So what can we learn from him? This message will look at Caiaphas… Read More »

The passion of Jesus Christ was all about people. Jesus suffered and died for all kinds of people. All kinds of people had a hand in His suffering and death. All kinds of people were there. As we gather today we begin, again, to ponder Jesus’ passion, culminating in His death and His resurrection. We… Read More »