John Part 1 & Part 2
That You May Believe
Anointing of Jesus (WS)
January 31, 2021 • Kenan Stolz • John 12:1–11
As followers of Jesus, our lives have been transformed by the power of the Gospel. How does this affect our worship? Does it? Should it? Are we willing to have a relationship with Jesus cost us something? Or are we only seeking what we can get out of it? This week, as we take a look at John 12:1-11, we will encounter a glimpse of how Mary’s transformed life alters her worship of Jesus and reminds us of the powerful testimony our worship can be to those around us.
Anointing of Jesus (BG)
January 31, 2021 • Jon Siebert • John 12:1–11
We become like what we spend our time, energy, and money on. The question is, what or who do you look like? Our heart chases after what we value. If you want to change, shift your focus and devote your time to where you want to be and transformation will inevitably follow. This week we will look at a case study in transformation through devotion.
The Triumphal Entry (WS)
February 7, 2021 • Kenan Stolz
16 So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. The Crucifixion So they took Jesus, 17 and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha. 18 There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them. 19 Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” 20 Many of the Jews read this inscription, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Aramaic, in Latin, and in Greek. 21 So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but rather, ‘This man said, I am King of the Jews.’” 22 Pilate answered, “What I have written I have written.” 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic.[a] But the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom, 24 so they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.” This was to fulfill the Scripture which says, “They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.” So the soldiers did these things, 25 but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. The Death of Jesus 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Jesus' Side Is Pierced 31 Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. 35 He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe. 36 For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.” 37 And again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they have pierced.” Jesus Is Buried 38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. 39 Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus[b] by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds[c] in weight. 40 So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. 41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. 42 So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.
The Triumphal Entry (BG)
February 7, 2021 • Jon Siebert
The threat of death often drives self-reflection; an evaluation of life lived, choices made, and changes to implement. We fear death and do everything in our power to delay or avoid it from anti-aging creams, supplements, and diet. Does the thought of your death make you more aware of your purpose, does it drive you to live resolutely? Jesus Christ said the way to fully live was to die. Join us Sunday as we explore His last hours and discuss this paradox of dying to live.
A Life of Humility & Love (HP)
February 14, 2021 • Kyle Wetzler
This week as we continue in our study of the Gospel of John, we come to the point where Jesus begins preparing his disciples for his departure, not only in word but also in deed. Our text poses us with the question of: What does love look like? Is it pushing and shoving for your place, fighting, striving to be noticed? Jesus shows us another way. Jesus not only teaches us and commands us to love, but also puts on display how to love. It is by Jesus' humble, sacrificial love that we are changed and enabled to do the same for others.
A Life of Humility & Love (WS)
February 14, 2021 • Kyle Wetzler • John 13
This week as we continue in our study of the Gospel of John, we come to the point where Jesus begins preparing his disciples for his departure, not only in word but also in deed. Our text poses us with the question of: What does love look like? Is it pushing and shoving for your place, fighting, striving to be noticed? Jesus shows us another way. Jesus not only teaches us and commands us to love, but also puts on display how to love. It is by Jesus' humble, sacrificial love that we are changed and enabled to do the same for others.
A Life of Humility & Love (BG)
February 14, 2021 • Kyle Wetzler • John 13
This week as we continue in our study of the Gospel of John, we come to the point where Jesus begins preparing his disciples for his departure, not only in word but also in deed. Our text poses us with the question of: What does love look like? Is it pushing and shoving for your place, fighting, striving to be noticed? Jesus shows us another way. Jesus not only teaches us and commands us to love, but also puts on display how to love. It is by Jesus' humble, sacrificial love that we are changed and enabled to do the same for others.
Comforting Words for Troubled Hearts (WS)
February 21, 2021 • Dave Williams • John 14
Have you ever been homesick? ♥️ Perhaps you were deployed overseas, or on a remote work assignment away from family and friends. Within each of us, deep down at our core, exists a desire, a longing for home–our eternal home. As we walk through John 14 📖 together this weekend, we'll experience Jesus provide words of encouragement & hope to His disciples as they faced a fearful future. He reminds them (and us!) that no matter what happens, we have this hope–that He is at work preparing our forever home. And someday (soon🙏) he’s coming back to take us there!
Comforting Words for Troubled Hearts (BG)
February 21, 2021 • Jon Siebert
A promise instills hope, hope in its fulfillment. A promise by its very nature is an invitation to hope. Where we anchor our hope reveals our heart’s desires; what promise we cling to. Hope is what keeps us focused, driven, believing in the outcome of the promise. There is one promise all our hearts yearn for; one promise that will prove true. Think you know what it is? Join us Sunday to find out!