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John 21:22

John 21:22

John 21:22, “Jesus said to him, ‘If I desire him to remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me.’” You follow me: In saying that, Jesus realigns Peter with reality, with his purpose, with true life….. The first thing to consider here is that Jesus’ words are not intended to create […]

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Matthew 26:39 + Mark 14:36 + Luke 22:42 + John 18:11

Matthew 26:39 + Mark 14:36 + Luke 22:42 + John 18:11

    Matthew 26:39, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me…” Mark 14:36, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me…” Luke 22:42, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me…” John 18:11, “Shall I not drink the cup that the Father has

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John 15:12

John 15:12

  John 15:12, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Jesus’ call to obey His commandment (s) (there are, I believe, two commandments in view when John uses the plural “commandments”, 1) to receive Jesus as the Son and Revealer of God, and 2) to love as He

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