Christology
Repent and Return: Peter’s Sermon at Solomon’s Portico (Acts 3:11–26)
A crowd stares at Peter and John after the healing of the lame man. Peter refuses the credit, proclaims Jesus as the Holy and Righteous One whom they disowned, and then offers mercy: repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away and times of refreshing may come.
That You May Believe: A Recap of the Gospel of John (John 1–21)
rom “In the beginning was the Word” to “Follow Me,” John wrote with one purpose: that we would believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and have life in His name. This summary walks back through the seven signs, the “I am” statements, the Cross, and the empty tomb.
The Empty Tomb: Why Are You Weeping? (John 20:1–18)
Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb carrying grief and discovers that the stone has been removed. What begins in confusion becomes the greatest announcement in history. Jesus Christ is alive, and when the risen Shepherd calls Mary by name, sorrow gives way to recognition, hope, worship, and resurrection joy.
It Is Finished: The Death of Jesus Christ (John 19:28–37)
From the Cross, Jesus declares, “It is finished.” This is not merely the announcement that His suffering has ended. The mission given by the Father has reached its completion. Scripture is fulfilled, the sacrificial work is accomplished, and the Lamb of God gives His life for the sins of the world.
The Crucifixion: Jesus the King Is Lifted Up (John 19:17–27)
Jesus carries His Cross to Golgotha and is crucified between two others. Above Him Pilate places the title, “Jesus the Nazarene, the King of the Jews.” Even in agony, Christ remains sovereign—fulfilling Scripture, revealing His kingship, and caring tenderly for His mother from the Cross.
Behold the Man: Jesus Is Crowned With Thorns (John 19:1–16)
Pilate knows Jesus is innocent, yet orders Him scourged. Roman soldiers crown Him with thorns and clothe Him in purple. Then Pilate presents the battered Christ with the words, “Behold the Man.” What appears to be humiliation becomes a profound revelation of the true King and suffering Savior.
Jesus Before Pilate: “My Kingdom Is Not of This World” (John 18:28–40)
Jesus stands before Pilate accused as a political threat, yet He reveals a kingdom unlike anything Rome understands. His kingdom is not rooted in worldly power, coercion, or violence. He came to bear witness to the truth, while Pilate famously asks, “What is truth?” with Truth standing before him.
Jesus Is Arrested: “I AM” and They Fell to the Ground (John 18:1–11)
Judas arrives with soldiers, officers, lanterns, and weapons to arrest Jesus. Yet Jesus does not hide. He steps forward, declares “I AM,” and the armed crowd falls to the ground. John reveals that Christ is not captured by superior force—the sovereign Son willingly gives Himself for His sheep.
Father, Glorify Your Son: Jesus Prays Before the Cross (John 17:1–5)
Only hours before the Cross, Jesus lifts His eyes toward heaven and prays, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son.” These opening words reveal the purpose of Calvary, the meaning of eternal life, Christ’s authority over humanity, and the eternal glory He shared with the Father before creation.
Take Courage: I Have Overcome the World (John 16:1–33)
On the final night before the Cross, Jesus prepares His disciples for life without His visible presence. He promises the Holy Spirit, explains that sorrow will become joy, invites confident prayer in His name, and closes with one of the Bible’s greatest promises: “Take courage; I have overcome the world.”
I Am the True Vine: Abide in Me and Bear Much Fruit (John 15:1–17)
On the night before the Cross, Jesus tells His disciples, “I am the true vine.” In this profound passage, He explains that spiritual life, fruitfulness, joy, answered prayer, and enduring love all flow from one essential reality: abiding in Him.
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled: Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1–14)
On the night before the Cross, Jesus comforts His troubled disciples with one of Scripture’s greatest promises. He prepares a place for His people, reveals the Father through Himself, and declares that He alone is the way, the truth, and the life.
One of You Will Betray Me: Jesus, Judas, and the Darkness Within (John 13:21–30)
After washing His disciples’ feet, Jesus announces that one of the Twelve will betray Him. The disciples are stunned, Judas receives one final act of friendship, and then leaves into the night. This heartbreaking passage reveals both the extraordinary patience of Christ and the devastating consequences of a hardened heart.
The Final Public Appeal: Walk While You Have the Light (John 12:37–50)
Jesus’ public ministry closes with a heartbreaking paradox: despite seeing extraordinary signs, many still refuse to believe. John explains their unbelief through Isaiah, exposes the danger of loving human approval, and records Jesus’ final public appeal to trust the Light before the opportunity passes.
The Greeks Seek Jesus: “Sir, We Wish to See Jesus” (John 12:20–36)
A group of Greeks approaches Philip with a simple request: “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Their arrival marks a turning point in John’s Gospel. Jesus announces that His hour has finally come, revealing that His greatest glory will be displayed not through earthly triumph, but through the Cross.