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What does it mean to “Receive the Holy Spirit?” In John 14-16 Jesus introduces us to the ministry of the third person of the trinity, and calls his disciples to, 1) Receive the Person of the Holy Spirit, 2) Receive the Presence of the Holy Spirit, and, 3) Receive the Power of the Holy Spirit.

As we look at the famous story of “doubting Thomas” in John 20:19-31, we explore two facets of the relationship between "Doubt and Faith." First, this passage encourages us to reflect on How We Experience Doubt, and, second, this passage shows us How Jesus Responds to Our Doubt.

Like a letter promising a rich inheritance, the story of Easter each year promises to bring life-changing wealth into our lives if we respond to its message. As we review the Easter story in John 20:1-21 we discuss what "Living in Light of the Resurrection," looks like.

Like a letter promising a rich inheritance, the story of Easter each year promises to bring life-changing wealth into our lives if we respond to its message. As we review the Easter story in John 20:1-21 we discuss what "Living in Light of the Resurrection," looks like.

As we look at Jesus's Crucifixion and Burial in John 19:16-42, we will unpack the meaning of his final words, "It Is Finished," in two ways: First, see how “It Is Finished” means that Jesus Has Fulfilled All the Promises of God to Us in Scripture. Second, we see how “It Is Finished” means that Jesus Has Fulfilled All We Need to Find Salvation.

As we prepare our hearts to remember Good Friday and Easter, like Pilgrim's walking the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, we are going to walk through the first part of Jesus's Journey to the Cross in John 18:1-19:16. We will walk through three scenes: 1) Jesus's Arrest in Gethsemane (18:1-11), 2) Jesus's Trial before the High Priest and Denial by Peter (18:12-27), and 3) Jesus's Trial before Pontius Pilate (18:28-19:16).

in John 17 we look at “The Lord’s Parting Prayer,” and see the lessons contained in the three parts of this prayer: First, we look at How Jesus Prays for Himself in verses 1-5. Second, we look at How Jesus Prays for His Disciples in verses 6-19. Last, we look at How Jesus Prays for Those Who Will Believe in Him in verses 20-26.

In John 15, Jesus is teaches us about how to live “The Fruitful Christian Life,” by giving us three important principles. First, Our Great Need for Fruitfulness. Second, Our Only Path to Fruitfulness. And, Third, Our Great Joys in Fruitfulness.

In John 15, Jesus is teaches us about how to live “The Fruitful Christian Life,” by giving us three important principles. First, Our Great Need for Fruitfulness. Second, Our Only Path to Fruitfulness. And, Third, Our Great Joys in Fruitfulness.

In John 14 we see, “How Jesus Is Our True Way Home,” as Jesus calls us to two actions to find the direction and comfort in life and death. First, we are called to find our true home by faith in Jesus. And, second, we are called to find our true home by following Jesus.