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.
God’s choice of Saul to be Israel’s first king anticipated the eventual arrival of the coming King and also Christians’ royal calling.
God delights to bring deliverance through unlikely people and in surprising ways.
Just like us, the people of Jesus’ day spent much of their time laboring for things that perish. Just like us, they often found...