John's disciples were concerned that Jesus was getting more attention than him. What did John say? Simply, Jesus's way is always better. Why argue over matters from an earthly perspective when He, who is above all, has brought a Heavenly message? Let Him increase while you decrease!

Only a few hours before His crucifixion, we see the struggle between Jesus as man and Jesus as God. Ultimately, Jesus wins the battle at Gethsemane. He pushed on to drink the cup of wrath that is no longer reserved for us who are saved by Him. What does that mean for us now?

God is love, but not what we understand to be love. His love is perfect, unique, and can only come from Him. The expression of our love is indicative of our relationship with Him. Do we have that oogly googly Valentine's love? Or do we have that perfectly perfect agape love from God?

It all hinges on what we do with the Son of God. Without Him, we are stuck in darkness and we hate the Light. With Him, He moves us in truth from darkness into the Light. There is no substitute for Jesus!

Most of us know this narrative as a lesson in giving. Even if you only have a few small coins, you give Jesus all that you have in faith. But, if we have a closer look at Jesus's response and the context of what was happening, we see that this is a comment about the money-grubbing culture of religious tradition in the Temple. Jesus would not tell you to give money if you are starving!

A path may seem right to a man, but nothing good can come from the flesh. Let's not chase after what SEEMS right for now when we KNOW what is right for eternity!

Nicodemus came with his own perspective - that's why he couldn't understand Jesus. We cannot bring our baggage to the Word. Rather, we must humbly look to the Son of Man who was lifted up for all to see. We cannot do anything for our own salvation!

This a question that confuses many people and can very quickly cause problems in our theology if we do not understand our faith. God is definitely loving, but God is equally definitely good and holy. Let's explore this question about Hell from a biblical and not emotional perspective!

We love because He loved us first. How could we possibly expect to love Him and others properly if our hearts are not proper? His love compels and inspires us to love properly!

Jesus goes on to explain regeneration, new life. Nicodemus doesn't understand why because he is a Jew who should already have this gift. But Jesus makes it clear: it can only come from God