Tag: Is Jesus God

  • Preparing the Way

    Preparing the Way

    John 1:6-8 There was a man sent from God. This man was not Jesus. John, the gospel writer, suddenly stops talking about Jesus in order to introduce another character in his narrative—John. He is not introducing himself. This is a different John, John the baptizer. John the baptizer is a man sent from God. He…

  • Jesus’s Compassion for the Jews

    Jesus’s Compassion for the Jews

    When I come to the Lord’s table to offer what I have in service to others, I find that I never have enough. If it were up to me—my ability to provide, my hermeneutical and homiletical prowess, my planning ability, or my heart for others—no one would be satisfied or get what they need. I…

  • If Jesus Upholds All Things, Why Is He The One We Neglect for Other Stuff?

    If Jesus Upholds All Things, Why Is He The One We Neglect for Other Stuff?

    In the previous two verses, we saw that Christ’s word is entirely sufficient for all of life and ministry. Christ’s word is the final word, which is entirely sufficient to accomplish both the salvation and sanctification of God’s people. Yet, in every generation, we get addicted to so much less. We invest in school, athletics,…