All through the Gospel of John we have been hearing about Jesus’ coming glorification. In John 19:16-42, we finally reach it and discover that it took place on the cross. In this familiar account, the author of the gospel included fascinating details that point us to the meaning of the death of Christ and the response it requires from us.
The people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.
Although sin twists the law for evil purposes, the law itself is good.
A depressingly common theme that runs through human history is the oppression of the poor by the rich. In the first century, Christians were...