The story of Jesus’ trial before Pilate showcases humanity at its worst and reminds us of the reality of evil in the world. But through this we see most clearly the heart and character of God on display.

Peter's denial of Jesus with the words "I am not" contrasts sharply with Jesus disclosure of his own identity with the words, "I am". These two statements represent two ways of living, either out of a false self, or out of our true self in Christ.

In the second part of this prayer, Jesus prays that his followers might be brought to complete unity. Christian unity is to mirror the unity between Father, Son and Spirit, and is ultimately for the sake of the world, that they might see God in us.

In this prayer, Jesus prays that his disciples would be protected from the evil one. Christians tend to either overplay or underplay the significance of the devil in the world, but Jesus calls us to have a healthy awareness of how the evil one works and how God protects us from him.

Jesus gives us the picture of a vine to describe our life and growth in him. He calls us to abide in him, which involves time spent cultivate and nurturing our relationship with Christ and others

Celebrating 200 years of the gospel in New Zealand, its early impact and implications for mission today.

When Jesus says 'My Fathers house has lots of rooms,' we assume he's talking about our heavenly mansion...isn't he? Maybe Jesus has something else in mind here that is less about heaven and more about earth, less about the future and more about the present. 

Hamish Taylor explores the raising of Lazarus in view of the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Jesus describes himself as the good shepherd, which opens up a world of meaning in understanding his role in our lives, vis a vis others who may claim to be spiritual shepherds and other voices which may call us to follow them. 

Like the people who interact with the blind man Jesus heals, we all suffer from spiritual blindness, which prevents us from seeing what Jesus is doing in us and around us.