Everyone enjoys a good plot twist. Whether in a novel or a film, that moment when everything you thought you knew is suddenly undone, and realization dawns mingled with disbelief. Those are the best endings. In many ways, the death and resurrection of Jesus is the greatest twist ending of them all. Talk about … [Read More…] The Buried
Today after church we will load our two oldest daughters onto a bus as they head out for their very first Student Ministries camp with The Moody Church. Despite all the normal separation anxieties a family goes through at a time like this, we are so grateful they get to go. I know many … [Read More…] July 11, 2021
Jesus gets it. He gets how hard life is. He gets how heartbreaking it can be. He gets how violating and brutal and unjust people are sometimes. We all need a God who gets it, because when life’s cruelties break into your life, you don’t need a god who’s aloof and pampered and insulated. … [Read More…] The Condemned
In today’s passage, we will see John’s account of the betrayal, arrest, and preliminary interrogation of Jesus. We’ll explore three lenses: The Sequence of the Storm: This is the quick overview of the narrative leading up to the crucifixion. Betrayal and Arrest (Mt 26:47-56; Mk 14:43-52; Lk 22:47-53; Jn 18:2-12): All 4 gospels … [Read More…] The Betrayed
I want to give a big shout out to Michele Forrider and our amazing TMC Kids team! As you know, we’ve been relaunching our TMC Kids programming in stages as so many of you have signed up to partner in ministry by pouring into the lives of our kids. I want to give … [Read More…] June 27, 2021
In this passage we come to what is arguably the pinnacle of John’s Gospel. It’s Jesus’ last night, and in the next hours, He will be betrayed by Judas Iscariot from His inner circle. He will be put on trial, condemned, and crucified the following day. And Jesus, knowing all that awaits Him, has … [Read More…] The Priest
