All of a sudden, in John 11:55-12:26, Jesus not only permitted but encouraged people publicly to recognize him as king. What had changed? What we have awaited during the whole gospel of John finally happened: his hour to be glorified had come! However, his glorification would be exactly the opposite of what everyone expected. (sermon notes)
As the second Adam and the faithful Israel, Jesus resisted temptation and so can help us when we are tempted.
Probably the most difficult of Jesus' commands is for his disciples to love our enemies, following what he already did for his enemies to...
Children should obey their parents in the Lord while their parents nurture them in the education and correction of the Lord.