John Chapter 18 tells of the unfolding of God’s sovereign plan through the trial of Jesus before Pilate. Though the religious leaders sought to condemn Him, their actions fulfilled the very prophecy of how He would die - nailed to a cross. But Pastor Brett Meador helps us to see in Today’s Word how Christ’s path to the cross was no accident but a divine necessity for our salvation.

As part of the Upper Room Discourse of the Gospel of John Chapter 17, Jesus says a prayer that serves as a beautiful model for our own prayers. As Pastor Brett Meador reflects on what Jesus prayed, we’re encouraged to also strive to glorify the Father, remain united with fellow believers, and focus on both hearing and proclaiming the Word.

Not long-ago bracelets bearing the slogan What Would Jesus Do were a popular thing challenging believers in what they said and did throughout their day. But in his message today, Pastor Brett Meador returns to a scriptural accounting of the things Jesus actually did do. On Today’s Word, in John 17, we’ll examine a prayer of Jesus reflecting on the completion of the mission He came to do.

In John 17 when Jesus lifted His eyes to heaven in prayer, we’re taught how to draw near to God with trust, purpose, and surrender. However, Pastor Brett Meador illustrates a different lesson for us to beware of found in the Old Testament example of Abraham’s nephew, Lot, whose trust in faulty human logic, only resulted in failure. Wise council coming up in Today’s Word

Let your light so shine before men, Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. But in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador draws our attention to a prayer Jesus shared at the end of His earthly mission for His followers to continuously strive to bring glory to God in all we say and do for His kingdom

In John 17 when Jesus lifted His eyes to heaven in prayer, we’re taught how to draw near to God with trust, purpose, and surrender. However, Pastor Brett Meador illustrates a different lesson for us to beware of found in the Old Testament example of Abraham’s nephew, Lot, whose trust in faulty human logic, only resulted in failure. Wise council coming up in Today’s Word.

As Jesus prepares to face His darkest hour, He lifts His eyes to Heaven and begins to pray in John 17:1. Though this may appear to be a simple action, it held profound significance, reminding us where to turn when we face hardship or need guidance in difficult times. And on Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador says there’s much we can learn from this model prayer of Jesus.

“Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” was the victorious proclamation of Jesus despite the fact that He was just about to be arrested, forsaken, tortured and crucified. But coming up on Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador offers the encouragement, knowing that Jesus has overcome the world, we can be of good cheer - indeed knowing in the end, the victory is His.

John 16 reveals - Jesus telling His disciples what will happen when His time with them is over, but they misread the situation and were left confused. Learning from their mistake, Pastor Brett Meador reminds us of the promise that the Holy Spirit will be there to guide us. On Today’s Word, we’ll examine the various works Jesus declared the Holy Spirit, has come along side us, to do.

In the hours just before His crucifixion, Jesus told His disciples that they should expect to be hated by the world because they were His followers. A truth that continues today, Pastor Brett Meador asks how should Christians respond if we can expect to be hated by the world? In Today’s Word we learn why it matters we are different and how to boldly shine the light of Christ.