John the Apostle is writing this account of the crucifixion. He is the only one of the four Gospel writers who mentions this exchange. But he is the one who would know. He identifies himself as “the disciple whom (Jesus) loved.”

Becoming family to...

John the Apostle is writing this account of the crucifixion. He is the only one of the four Gospel writers who mentions this exchange. But he is the one who would know. He identifies himself as “the disciple whom (Jesus) loved.”

Becoming family to...

Jesus was calling them into a family. They were going to develop an allegiance to Jesus that would surpass every other relationship and allegiance in their lives.

If you want to be in the family, you will have to choose Jesus just as he chooses you...

Jesus was calling them into a family. They were going to develop an allegiance to Jesus that would surpass every other relationship and allegiance in their lives.

If you want to be in the family, you will have to choose Jesus just as he chooses you...

Jesus was calling them into a family. They were going to develop an allegiance to Jesus that would surpass every other relationship and allegiance in their lives.

If you want to be in the family, you will have to choose Jesus just as he chooses you...

This text which is focused on marriage also speaks powerfully about the nature and work of the church.

Many people are personally religious but they have no place in their lives for the church. This sentiment seems to be increasing in its prominence...

This text which is focused on marriage also speaks powerfully about the nature and work of the church.

Many people are personally religious but they have no place in their lives for the church. This sentiment seems to be increasing in its prominence...

This text which is focused on marriage also speaks powerfully about the nature and work of the church.

Many people are personally religious but they have no place in their lives for the church. This sentiment seems to be increasing in its prominence...

I had a discussion this week with a young woman named Alisha who served 18 months on a military base in Turkey. I asked her if she was able to tour any of the ancient ruins. She said, “They are everywhere. Just a few minutes from the base was a church...

I had a discussion this week with a young woman named Alisha who served 18 months on a military base in Turkey. I asked her if she was able to tour any of the ancient ruins. She said, “They are everywhere. Just a few minutes from the base was a church...