Jesus told the multitude in John 12, how and why He will die on the cross, leaving them to debate and decide what they’ll believe about Him. As Pastor Brett Meador reflects on their decision on Today's Word, we’ll see what prevented some from following Jesus, and examine our own hearts as we choose what decision we will make about Jesus.

In John Chapter 12 we read of Jesus telling the multitude how He will die on the cross and the purpose of His sacrifice, fulfilling God’s plan of salvation. Yet, many reject His call to walk in the light of Christ. On Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador recognizes the challenge in the passage to examine our hearts, and embrace the eternal life offered through Jesus’ sacrifice.

Following the miracle raising of Lazarus back to life, Jesus began drawing bigger crowds, greeting Him as a King entering Jerusalem on the colt of a donkey. But as the time for His ultimate sacrifice drew nearer, the challenge of Jesus was to follow His example - to lay down worldly priorities, to bear fruit for God’s eternal kingdom. Pastor Brett Meador begins now with Today’s Word.

John 12 finds Jesus entering Jerusalem to the joyful shouts of a crowd waving palm branches and declaring Him King. Yet, in the midst of the celebration lies a profound truth: this King comes humbly - fulfilling prophecy riding a donkey. On Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador shares a passage that challenges all, to see Jesus as He truly is - a Savior who reigns through sacrifice

As Mary anoints Jesus with costly perfume as depicted in the Gospel of John Chapter 12, we witness a powerful contrast between true devotion -- and a self-centered motive.Pastor Brett Meador picks up our verse-by-verse series of John on Today’s Word, with a challenge to examine our hearts for how we honor the Lord in our worship - are we offering our best to Him?

In John Chapter 15, Jesus declares “I Am the true vine”, calling us to abide in Him. It’s a passage that not only shows our need for connection to Christ to thrive spiritually, but also the pruning by the Father to make us more fruitful. On Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador addresses the 7th powerful “I Am” statement and the meaning of abiding, and dependence on Christ.

In John Chapter 15, Jesus declares “I Am the true vine”, calling us to abide in Him. It’s a passage that not only shows our need for connection to Christ to thrive spiritually, but also the pruning by the Father to make us more fruitful. On Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador addresses the 7th powerful “I Am” statement and the meaning of abiding, and dependence on Christ.

In Jesus' final "I Am" statement found in John Chapter 15, He declares He is “The True Vine, His Father is the Vinedresser, and we are the branches. As Pastor Brett Meador examines the metaphor more closely on Today’s Word, we’ll learn it’s meaning historically, prophetically, and presently, as well as the importance of staying connected to the vine, so that we may bear good fruit.

John Chapter 11 tells of Mary and Martha heartbroken over losing their brother, Lazarus, as Jesus seemingly arrived too late to help. But what looks like a delay is actually part of a bigger plan of God - it’s through their pain Jesus shows His power over death. On Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador confirms the Lord’s steadfast love that has our ultimate victory in store.

John Chapter 11 captures the pain of Mary and Martha as they grieve the loss of their brother, Lazarus. Yet in their sorrow, Jesus steps in, not only to comfort but to demonstrate His power over death by raising Lazarus to life. In Today’s Word Pastor Brett Meador finds encouragement to trust in the Lord’s timing, and hope in His promise of resurrection and eternal life.