Devotions in the Deep End

This longer episode takes some time to consider the details of the trial of Jesus - before Pilate, before Herod - as well as some reflections on the curious case of Barabbas

This is the second of two detours from the main thread of Jesus' trial - the second case study of a disciple in crisis during this time. In this episode, we briefly examine the final steps of Judas

We take a brief pause from the trial of Jesus to consider the first of two short case studies. Peter's denial is the first of these.

In the timeline of our Synoptic Gospel journey, Jesus has been arrested and is going through the various stages of the trial process. This episode explores the initial hearing in the home of Caiphas the High Priest.

This episode continues to explore the dramatic events of Gethsemane and what takes place after the disciple's final prayer meeting together.

The Passover event crosses into a garden prayer meeting. Here we briefly look at the setting, the prayer of Jesus and the posture of the disciples. A fuller reflection on the whole process from arrest to death and resurrection is still to come, but here Cam offers a practical thought about the idea of being drawn into prayer with Christ when we're at our lowest or most challenged.

This is a fascinating passage that first looks at the bravado of the disciples contrasted with the knowledge of Jesus that Peter's denials were imminent. But it then switches gears to a teaching where some very interesting phrases are used...

This is an attempt to try to capture some of the richness of Passover and bring elements of this into the meal that has now become known as Communion. It's important to know some of the theology that existed around the first century and how Passover spoke into that - as it helps us understand how Jesus inserts himself into this thinking. But, we do this without overly Judaizing the whole thing too! As a result, this episode offers an understanding of things without overstating all the various details that others have dedicated entire volumes to over the years! Hopefully it sums things up in a helpful way for you!

This episode simple introduces the setting and logistics of the last Passover event that Jesus shares with his disciples. The idea of betrayal and some of the origin story of the Passover is presented here with a view to show in the next few episodes how Jesus puts himself into the festival in a key way - to the point that he becomes its completion

This is the third and final look at the two accounts of the broken alabaster box events in the gospel accounts. This time we return to Bethany and explore the disciples responses to this, as well as Jesus' own insight about the event an how it pertains to his redemptive work