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.
This first parable from Matthew provides the key to understanding all the parables and to entering the kingdom of God.
Just like us, the people of Jesus' day spent much of their time laboring for things that perish. Just like us, they often found...
Was the incarnation of the Son of God really necessary, and if so why?