In his narration of Jesus’ arrest in John 18:1-27, John alternated between scenes focused on Jesus who acted in complete control, and Peter who was losing control of himself. We will likely be able to find ourselves in the story in couple of different ways, once because of our similar need and another time because of Jesus’ provision for our need.
Two parables directed against the religious leaders indicated why they would lose their management of the kingdom, and why others would take their place.
In John 20:19-31, Jesus appeared to his disciples twice, once to commission and equip them and a second time to show himself to Thomas....
Children should obey their parents in the Lord while their parents nurture them in the education and correction of the Lord.