Jesus in a Bottle

Friends, do we find ourselves more interested in what Jesus immediately offers rather than who Jesus is and what Jesus desires? If so, we are in a large group of religious people who are finding Jesus somewhat interesting for the time being, but will find him not so fulfilling in the end. In the scriptural text at hand, Pilate had already … More Jesus in a Bottle

Finding Judas

Jesus Christ was in the upper room and seated at the table with his men. They were keeping the Passover Feast as required by God. During this time together, he kept his disciples engaged in eating, drinking, washing, and teaching. However, suddenly, his demeanor and dialogue changed: After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, … More Finding Judas

Our Patient God

Jesus is in Jerusalem, and the leaders of Israel are plotting to kill him. Knowing the tragedy that is before him, Jesus tells his friends and enemies a parable: … “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. When the time came, he sent a … More Our Patient God