In the Life of Christ “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God!’” —John 1:35–36 John the Baptist had spent his ministry gathering disciples, preaching repentance, baptizing those who responded, and preparing Israel for the arrival of theContinue reading “THE COURAGE TO POINT BEYOND YOURSELF”
Category Archives: A Day in the Life
WHEN JESUS BECOMES THE ONE THING
In the Life of Christ “Then He said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” —Matthew 4:19–20 When I read Jesus’ call to the first disciples, I am struck by how few details He gave them. He did not present Simon andContinue reading “WHEN JESUS BECOMES THE ONE THING”
THE MESSAGE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
In the Life of Christ “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” —Mark 1:15 When Jesus began preaching in Galilee, He did not offer people a collection of comforting thoughts or a program for modest self-improvement. He announced that God had acted decisively inContinue reading “THE MESSAGE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING”
THE KING WHO TOOK MY PLACE
In the Life of Christ “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” John 1:29 When John the Baptist saw Jesus approaching, he did not introduce Him merely as a teacher, prophet, miracle worker, or national deliverer. He announced,Continue reading “THE KING WHO TOOK MY PLACE”
THE LAMB WHO CARRIES AWAY OUR SIN
In the Life of Christ “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” John 1:29 When John the Baptist saw Jesus walking toward him, he did not introduce Him as merely a gifted teacher, a moral reformer, or evenContinue reading “THE LAMB WHO CARRIES AWAY OUR SIN”
A Voice That Refuses the Spotlight
In the Life of Christ “He said: ‘I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the LORD,” as the prophet Isaiah said.’” John 1:23 There is something spiritually cleansing about meeting a man who knows who he is without needing to convince everyone that he is important. JohnContinue reading “A Voice That Refuses the Spotlight”
WHEN GOD MOVED INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
In the Life of Christ “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 John does not begin the story of Jesus in Bethlehem. He carries us behind theContinue reading “WHEN GOD MOVED INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD”
When Eternity Stepped into Our Skin
In the Life of Christ “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.” —John 1:14a John does not introduce Jesus by beginning with Bethlehem. He takes us beyond the manger, beyond Mary and Joseph, and beyond the opening pages of human history. He carries us into eternity: “In the beginning was the Word, andContinue reading “When Eternity Stepped into Our Skin”
When God Pitched His Tent Among Us
In the Life of Christ “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 When I read John 1:14–18, I am reminded that the gospel did not begin as a hurried response toContinue reading “When God Pitched His Tent Among Us”
Born From Above, Not Built From Below
In the Life of Christ “Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” —John 1:13 When I read John 1:13, I am reminded that receiving Jesus is both a genuine human response and a gracious work of God. John has justContinue reading “Born From Above, Not Built From Below”