John 20:31 gave the theme of the Gospel of John and 1:14 explained how this works—“the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen His glory…” This was true even in the record of His death. John (and the other Gospel writers) did not emphasize the physical torture of crucifixion, but the glory of the God-man even on the cross. Remember that Jesus was fully in charge and committed to fulfill His Father’s plan in every way (John 18:4-8).
Glory in Death
March 10, 2024 • Pastor Mark Johnson • John 19:16–30
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March 31, 2024 • Pastor Phillip Macdonald • John 20:19–31
On Sunday morning, the heart of Jesus began to beat and his blood began to flow. He put death to death, removing its sting and swallowing it up in victory. Because of the resurrection, we can have confidence in the gospel, purpose in this present life, and hope for the future. But, it’s not enough to simply believe the resurrection happened. We must confess that Jesus is our Lord and our God. When we do, Christ radically changes our lives…