“Here is your son” (v. 26), Jesus said to His mother. In contrast to Pilate’s abdication of his responsibility to Jesus and justice (“Here is the man” – v. 5, “Here is your king” – v. 14), Christ took control regarding His mother’s care. It’s an interesting situation we don’t know as much about asContinue reading “Jesus, John and Mary”
Category Archives: John
The Music of Heaven
Beatrice Harrison was an accomplished British cellist of the last century whose peak performing years were in the period between the two world wars. One summer evening in 1924, she was practicing in her garden when she stopped and restarted several times. The reason? There was a nightingale that began singing along with her—echoing partsContinue reading “The Music of Heaven”
Peace Out
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) These words were spoken by a man being pursued by authorities who wanted to put Him to death (John 11:53-54). More to the point, HeContinue reading “Peace Out”
The Servant King
John makes it clear that Jesus was King of the Street. His record tells us that as Christ approached Jerusalem, the pilgrims went out to meet Him. They proclaimed Him to be, “King of Israel” (12:13) while He was still on the road leading into the city. And yet, John also lets us know thatContinue reading “The Servant King”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 