Stapleton Baptist Church

This week we look at John 20 and witness the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection is God's stamp of approval. The resurrection forever reminds us that Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross was sufficient to cover all sins for all time of those who believe in him for salvation!

This week we look at John 19:17-42 and witness the greatest event in the history of the world. All of history revolves around the cross of Jesus. In Revelation we see all of heaven signing the praises of the Lamb who was slain. If the cross is that important then shouldn't the cross change how we live? 

This week we look at John 18:28-19:16 and witness Jesus on trial before the Roman governor Pilate. The atmosphere around Jesus grows darker and darker, yet he shines brighter and brighter as the holy Son of God. The Jews don't realize it but they are calling for the death of the man who is truly their king and the true Passover lamb. Through it all God's sovereign plan reigns supreme.

We pick back up this week in John 18:1-27 to find one of the darkest moments for Jesus's disciples. Judas, one of their very own, leads a mob to arrest Jesus, and Peter, the most outspoken disciples, suddenly denies any association with Jesus at all. But through it all the sovereign hand of God is clearly at work as Jesus moves closer to the cross.

This week we look at John 17 and find Jesus praying to the Father on behalf of his disciples and all future disciples--that means us too! Jesus will face death on the cross the next day, but here he is praying for his disciples that they would remain one and unified after he is gone. Their unity will be vital to accomplishing their mission of making disciples of all nations!

This week we look at John 16:16-33. The disciples are filled with sorrow, but Jesus doesn't leave them in their grief. He points them to what is on the other side of their pain. He promises that this terrible trial will actually result in joy and peace. In fact, they will gain a joy and peace that can never be taken away again because it is founded upon the work of the risen Lord, Jesus Christ!

This week we open to John 16:1-15 as Jesus gives one final teaching concerning the Holy Spirit. We usually think of the Spirit in terms of what he does in the life of the believer, but Jesus shows us that the Holy Spirit is also actively convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. As Christians we have the privilege and responsibility of being used by the Spirit in convicting the world that it may repent and believe!

This week we pick up in John 15:1-17 as we discover the last I AM statement of Jesus: I am the true vine. Unlike the Israel of old, Jesus is the true vine that perfectly produced the fruit of the Father. Now, we the branches have the privilege and responsibility of extending the life and purpose of the vine in our own lives. But to do that we must abide in him!

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This week we pick up in John 14:15-31. The disciples are distressed that Jesus is leaving them, but fortunately he promises not to leave them as orphans. The Father will send another Helper in the name of Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the continuation of Jesus's ministry and will point us back to Christ at every turn.

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This week we pick up in John 14:1-14 as Jesus once again calls his disciples to greater belief in him. John's Gospel shows us that not all belief is true belief. In this passage we find that true belief leads to an inward peace, a desire for God's presence, a pursuit of the narrow path, and a powerful purpose.

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