Today we simply focus our thoughts to hear John's description of this central and foundational event of Christian faith.  We seek to respond with thankful hearts that are ready to lay down our lives completely for the One who gave Himself for us.
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John continues to show himself to be a master story-teller as he skillfully weaves the events of the suffering of Jesus into a description where we see the most powerful figures, by earthly standards, reduced to pathetic individuals who sell their souls in order to hold onto their positions of power.  Meanwhile, Jesus, who at first glance appears weak and defeated, is presented still, in the midst of suffering as the True King!  He is fully in charge of all of these events.  No-one will take his life away from him, but he willingly lays his life into the hands of those who carry out this miscarriage of justice.  In the midst of this compelling account we are reminded that Jesus also suffered as a man and therefore he understands our sufferings.  May we respond by taking comfort from him and also by humbly worshiping him with our whole hearts!
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Today we have the enormous privilege to listen in on the most intimate conversations recorded in Scripture between Jesus and His Father.  This, is holy ground!  As Jesus prays, several themes emerge to which we do well to pay attention.  May you be blessed as you participate in this conversation!
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As Jesus continues to earnestly prepare His disciples for the confusing days that lie ahead, he now turns to offer what are at the same time words of realism as well as words of comfort and hope.  He says, 'In this world you will have trouble... but take heart, I have overcome the world!' We continue to live in a world where trouble is inescapable.  Our text today offers to us also words of realism, yet words of comfort and hope!
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