Judas. Just the name evokes all kinds of negative emotion and images. He’s known for committing the ultimate act of betrayal that no one wants to associate themselves with, but what if we all have something in common with Judas? What if there is a Judas in us as well?

The man who was closer to Jesus than any human alive today, who witnessed all the action up front for three years, ultimately betrayed Jesus for a bag of silver coins. If Judas could do that, wouldn’t that mean we have the capacity to betray our relationship with Jesus as well? And if we can do that, well, how do we correct it? How do we move forward?

This teaching from John 13 takes us back into the Upper Room where we learn that while we have the capacity to betray as Judas did, there is a way to guard against rejecting Jesus and move forward with the life God has for us!

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It is one of the most famous scenes in the Bible - Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. It is the perfect picture of what serving others looks like, but while many admire the lesson in serving, they fail to practically carry it out in their own lives.

As we begin to break down John 13, Pastor Andrew teaches on the importance of serving as Jesus served: without excuse, without rewriting the rules to fit our preferences, and to be a conduit of blessing and generosity to others.

It seems so easy to do, but the challenge is much harder than you may realize to serve like Jesus.

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It is often said the gap between expectation and reality is frustration. Jesus had a lot of frustrations, just like we do. Only his frustrations were not with a sports team or traffic, but with lack of a belief.

Many have a lack of belief because they are chasing the works of God, rather than seeking after God Himself. Others lack belief because pride has gotten in the way. Still, there are those who are even frustrated with God because they want the benefits of being part of God’s Kingdom without having to surrender fully to Him.

As we conclude John 12, Pastor Andrew challenges us to seek the face and presence of God, to pursue the miracle worker and no the miracle; to truly surrender to God and place Jesus at the center of our faith.

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All of us endure seasons of struggle, but how we handle these difficult times is very important. A sense of dread, a feeling of gloom can set in if we’re not careful; but, as we learn from John 12, we can choose glory over gloom. We can choose to prioritize God’s glory over own benefit, we can choose to trust in God’s purpose for our lives, and we can choose to walk in the Light.

Don’t let the gloom get you down! Follow in Jesus’ own footsteps, and choose God’s glory over the gloom of struggles!

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Living for Jesus is a much more difficult task than so many realize. As we move further into John 12, Pastor Andrew teaches how understanding and embracing the humility of Jesus enables us to live an impactful life for him.

That humility will challenge us and often become uncomfortable for us to embrace, but we must live our lives with this truth: “Less of me, more of Jesus.”

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When you step into a room, does atmosphere shift? Do people notice something different about you? In this teaching in John 12, we learn how important it is to give God our whole lives - every last part - in a beautiful display of devotion. Others may not understand why you show such extravagant devotion towards Jesus, they may even criticize you for it, but don’t let that slow you down!

***Due to a technical error, the reading of John 12:1-11 is not available in the podcast***

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People have always been divided over Jesus. Some respond to Jesus’ teachings and signs with faith, others respond with fear. Regardless of how people respond to Jesus, God is still at work carrying out His purpose and His plan.

As we close John 11, we learn how God engages with His creation and humanity through a theological concept called “providence.” There are no accidents. There are no coincidences. There is just the divine will of God set into motion to carry out His plan. The providential work of God gives us assurance He is in complete and total control of absolutely everything in this world!

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When tragedy strikes, how do you react? Do you get angry at God and wonder why He didn’t answer your prayer sooner, why didn’t God act faster, why didn’t God do more?

Often we expect God to handle difficult situations and challenges on our timing. What if God has a bigger purpose? What if the delay isn not a denial? As we pick up with John 11, we learn from the story of Jesus raising Lazarus to life how God can use every tragedy for His glory and purpose.

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Joseph has a reputation of being nothing more than a mildly important piece to your Nativity set. But, Joseph is one of the most important, most courageous men in the Bible. Why? What makes Joseph so courageous?

In this final Christmas teaching, Pastor Andrew explains why following Joseph’s example of obeying God despite the costs makes him a courageous man of integrity all of us should aspire to be like!

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Sometimes the best gifts turn out to be the most underwhelming and unexpected gifts we receive. God sent the Messiah in underwhelming fashion through a completely unexpected series of events. Pastor Andrew teaches on four of the titles which fulfilled roles this unexpected Messiah brings to our lives.

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