Sermons

John 18:28-40 Jesus and Pilate Bible Background: In John’s Gospel, all the opponents of Jesus are responsible for the death of Jesus. It falls to the Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate, to issue the actual death penalty. Pilate was governor of that region from 26-36 CE, and lived in Caesarea

John 18 = Jesus Arrested and Peter Caves In Bible Background: We have skipped over John 14–17, where Jesus continues teaching his disciples on what they’ll need to know for when he is no longer with them. Jesus also promises to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit-who will be with

John 13 = Jesus’ Washes the Disciples’ Feet Bible Background: John 13 begins the long ‘farewell discourse’ in John’s Gospel, that all takes place on the last night of Jesus’ life. Remember, John does things differently than Matthew/Mark/Luke. There is a Last

John 11= Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life! Bible Background: This is the 7th and climactic ‘sign’ Jesus does in the Gospel of John. It’s also his biggest “I Am” statement: I am the resurrection and the life! Mary & Martha appear also in Luke 10 (where