It’s time to wave goodbye to our two-year long journey through the Gospel of John. In these final passages, Jesus speaks with Peter about taking care of his sheep and lambs after he leaves, and the importance of creating and having a flock. (John 21:20-25)

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In the penultimate teaching of our two year journey through the Gospel of John, we’ll examine something Jesus cared about so much that he ensured it would be taken care of after his ascension. (John 21:15-25)

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Jesus appears to his disciples once more as they wrap up a disappointing night of fishing, and meets their needs in some surprising and practical ways. (John 21:1-14)

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Last week, we read about the men and women who have been following Jesus having an encounter with him and see him resurrected—all but one. This week, we read the short but powerful story of that disciple, Thomas, and his journey to faith in Jesus as the Risen Lord. (John 20:24-29)

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In part two of our exploration of the idea of being forgivers, we continue our quest to understand what Jesus’ shocking statement about forgiveness means, and the boots-on-the-ground, real-world effects of His theology of forgiveness. (John 20:19-23).

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Moving now into the end of the Gospel of John, we’ll dig into an age-old theological debate about the mechanics of forgiveness, and explore the practical implications of being a forgiving people (John 20:19-23).

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Alone at the tomb, Mary Magdalene is faithfully looking for the missing body of Jesus, and what she finds is a new Adam, a new creation, and a new title: “The First Evangelist”. Join us as we read the story of the resurrection as told by John, and dive into why all four gospel authors tell this story in their own unique way.

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On the third day after Joseph and Nicodemus laid the body of Jesus in a tomb, Mary Magdalene and then some of Jesus’ disciples make a shocking discovery. Let’s talk about the reactions of these witnesses, and how their “grasping at straws” might give us some tools to help when our faith wavers.

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After the crucifixion of Jesus, two men—Joseph and Nicodemus—attend to his body and prepare it for burial. Join as as we consider these men and their actions, and how they might give us a glimpse at the wonderful patience of The Spirit. (John 19:38-42)

(Note: The recording of this sermon had to be recovered from a secondary source. Please excuse the audio quality.)

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As the story of Jesus’ crucifixion comes to an end, let’s learn about the idea of biblical justification, and discover some Old Testament hyperlinks that add a profound layer of meaning. (John 19:28-35)

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