A quick survey of John 18-19 which covers his betrayal and trial reveals that Peter had denied Jesus three times and the Jews had denied His kingship three times. In the centre of the events, Pilate surprises us by affirming the kingship of Jesus three times. And at the centre … [Read more...] about Jesus, Thy Kingdom Come
Kingdom
Jesus, Warning
So, here we are in Jericho. Herod the Great, who slaughtered Bethlehem's boys during Jesus' childhood died here. After his death, a conflict erupted over who should take the throne in his place. None of the choices was good. Archelaus, the front runner amongst his brothers, … [Read more...] about Jesus, Warning
Worship is Warfare
Whenever we pray, “Thy Kingdom Come”, a host of important questions arise. What do we mean by "Kingdom come" and, how is this Kingdom brought about? Some talk about the kingdom in ways that frighten their Christian brothers with visions of clergy looking for a witch to burn. … [Read more...] about Worship is Warfare
Not a Tame Man
John's Gospel was written during a time of great persecution. It was written to reassure our hearts that Jesus was and is the Saviour of the world. The One Man we could trust to redeem the world, wash away our sin and raise the dead. Unlike the other gospels, John does not … [Read more...] about Not a Tame Man
No Trace Camping
No trace camping is antithetical to the gospel and so my kids are under strict instructions to ignore the injunction. For the Christian man or woman, the goal is not to avoid interaction with the world, but to beautify it by adorning it with the gospel. This was the Apostle … [Read more...] about No Trace Camping
