Is coincidence always coincidence? Is carrying a cross always a bad thing? Do our darkest moments define our identity?

Two “revolutionaries.” Jesus Barabbas. Jesus Christ. What is the difference between them? What does it mean to join their “kingdoms?” How do we go about changing our world in our day?

What happens when Jesus and the system of religion collide? What might an ancient high priest teach about spirituality today?

How integrated should the disciple of Jesus be with the surrounding culture? Should that disciple expect the culture’s appreciation and affection? What if the culture doesn’t like--or even hates--the disciple? Did Jesus have anything to say about such things?

Jesus commands us to love one another. How can love be commanded? How can we obey that command? Where do we get the power to extend that love to others?

Jesus opened his heart to his disciples the night before his crucifixion. They were about to collide with the forces of darkness. What did he tell them? And what can we learn from what he said? When the world’s about to collapse, what do we do?