John 13:3 Jesus knew that the Father had put him in complete charge of everything, that he came from God and was on his way back to God.4 So he got up from the supper table, set aside his robe, and put on an apron. What would you do if you were in authority. If you were the boss. Complete charge of your business or a corporation? How would you act? If you were the...

The backdrop of chapter 12 is taken after the raising of Lazarus from the grave. One of the most amazing miracles of the day. He sits in the home of His friend and Lazarus and the rest are filled with thanksgiving for the miracle. Even so much that very costly perfume was used to honor Him. Yet, in the midst of thanksgiving and praise, there is always a betrayer...

5 So although Jesus loved Martha, Mary, and Lazarus,6 he stayed where he was for the next two days. I was always intrigued about the passage above. Jesus could have left as soon as the report came but He delayed. Would it grieve Him too much….after all it was later disclosed that Jesus would weep at the sight of his friends tomb. Was it a delay in grief? A delay...

JOHN 10:13 The hired hand runs away because he’s working only for the money and doesn’t really care about the sheep. It’d day 10 and we continue to fast and pray for God to reveal Himself in our lives and ministry. As we continue the journey, the motives of the heart begin to be highlighted more and more. Why are you doing this? Why did you say it that way?...