Morning Meditations

In this episode, Pilate puts a sign on Jesus cross that says "Jesus of Nazareth: The King of the Jews." We discuss how this message is true, even though at the time Jesus seems to be anything but king!

In this episode, Pilate chooses to be a friend of Caesar instead of a friend of Jesus, and the religious leaders ultimately say that they have no king but Caesar!

In this episode, Jesus is before Pilate and we see that Jesus completely trusts that God is the one in control, even as he approaches the cross!

In this episode, we see that Jesus is mocked by those he created, and we are reminded of the lengths God would go to allow us to choose to love Him!

In this episode, we see that Pilate asks the crowd who they want released to them Jesus of Nazareth, or Jesus Barabbas. And we are encouraged to choose the Kingdom of God revealed in Jesus of Nazareth!

In this episode, we see that Jesus tell Pilate his Kingdom is not of this world!

In this episode, Jesus is being questioned by the high priest and his responses remind us of his teaching to let our "yes be yes" and our "no be no!"

In this episode, we see that Peter ends up denying Jesus three times and we are reminded that no failure has to be the end for us!

In this episode, we see that Caiaphas prediction of 'one man dying for the people" comes true, but in a way that no one expected! We are reminded that God brings good out of even the worst moments of life!

In this episode, we see that Jesus voluntarily drinks the cup the Father has for Him, and tells Peter to put down his sword!

In this episode, Judas brings soldiers and religious leaders to have Jesus arrested, and the soldiers are overwhelmed with the power of God at work in Christ.

In this episode, Jesus continues to pray for those who will hear the message of his disciples and ultimately he prays that the Father's love would dwell in them.

In this episode, Jesus prays for those who will believe in Him because of his disciple's message- that they would be united as they live in God!

In this episode, Jesus prays for his disciples, that they would be in the world but not of it, and that they would be sanctified by the truth of God's word!

In this episode, Jesus prays that His Father will protect His disciples, and unify them as they face the difficult journey ahead!

In this episode, Jesus is praying and he gives us insight on this thing we call eternal life. We are reminded that we can experience eternal life right now!

In this episode, Jesus tells his disciples that all the things he has been telling them is so that they would have peace. He tells them that they will face trouble in this world, but that He has overcome the world!

In this episode, Jesus compares the trials the disciples are about to face during his trial and death to a woman in labor whose grief eventually turns to joy! We are reminded that our God is a God of resurrection life!

In this episode, we see that the Spirit reveals the Truth of God to us, a truth that is shared between Father and Son!

In this episode, we are reminded that it was for the disciples good (and for ours) that Jesus went to the Father, because he would send His Spirit to live in them!

In this episode, Jesus says he will send the Spirit of Truth to testify about him, but the disciples must also testify!

In this episode, Jesus tells his disciples that if the world hated him, it will hate them as well. We are reminded to live authentic lives, no matter how people receive the gospel!

In this episode, Jesus tells his disciples that he has not called them servants but friends. We are reminded that God wants us to be his children, not just his servants!

In this episode Jesus tells his disciples that if they want to remain in his love they will obey his commands. His command- Love one another, as Christ has loved them!

In this episode, we are reminded that when we remain in Christ we can ask for whatever we wish (In Jesus' name) and it will be done because it brings the Father glory when we bear much fruit!

In this episode, we are reminded that following Jesus is simple, but not easy. Our primary task is to remain in Christ and allow God to produce the fruit of the Spirit in us!

In this episode, we see that Jesus tells his disciples that he will be handed over to the prince of this world, but through his death and resurrection he will continue to be obedient to the Father!

In this episode, Jesus promises to send His Holy Spirit to be with the disciples and to give him His peace!

In this episode, Jesus promises his disciples the Holy Spirit. We look at the connection of the giving of the Spirit, the transformation of our hearts, and obedience to the commands of Jesus..

In this episode, Jesus tells his followers that they will continue doing the work he was doing, and do even greater things. We are reminded that God will grant anything we need when we are asking "in His name."

In this episode, Jesus tells Phillip that when he has seen Jesus, he has seen the Father. We are reminded that we are invited into this unity between Father, Son and Spirit!

In this episode, Thomas wants to know the way to where Jesus is going, and he finds out the way is Jesus. We are reminded to keep our faith simple by staying close to the one who is the WAY, TRUTH, and LIFE!

In this episode, Jesus promises his disciples that he is going to prepare a dwelling place for his disciples and we are reminded that living with God is our ultimate future in heaven.

In this episode we see that Peter is sure he is willing to die for Jesus, and Jesus tells Peter that he will deny Jesus 3 times before the rooster crows!

In this episode, Jesus leaves his disciple the command to love one another, and that this is the way people will know that they are Jesus disciples!

In this episode, Jesus reveals that Judas is the one who would betray him, and we talk about the subtle things that lead us into temptation.

In this episode, we see that Jesus begins to talk about one of his disciples betraying him and all the disciples cant't tell who is he talking about!

In this episode, Jesus washes his disciples feet and tells them that they should follow his example of service!

In this episode, we see that Jesus said he did not come to judge, but to save!

In this episode, we see that there are religious leaders in Jesus day who believe in Him, but are afraid to be associated with Jesus because they are afraid of losing their standing in the community!

In this episode, we see that when Jesus is glorified on the cross, the light of truth is shone both on who God is and who we are as humans. We are reminded that God's judgement is not God being petty or angry, but rather God's intention that we be made pure!

In this episode, we see that Jesus speaks of being glorified in the cross, and that those who serve him will follow him in laying down their lives!

In this episode, we see Jesus riding in to Jerusalem on a donkey and we are reminded that the Kingdom of God is Different than the Kingdoms of this world!

In this episode, the people are showing up to see Jesus and Lazarus who has recently been raised from the dead, and the religious leaders are ready to even kill Lazarus to stop the crowds from following Jesus!

In this episode, we see that Mary is willing to be wastefully extravagant in her worship of Jesus!

In this episode, we see the high priest telling the religious leaders that it was better that one man die for the nation!

In this episode, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and we get a glimpse into the confidence Jesus has in the Father!

In this episode, we are reminded that even though Jesus knew he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead, he still weeps when he sees Lazarus's family and friends weeping. We are reminded to allow ourselves to mourn and to have compassion on others in their mourning as well!

In this episode, we see that both Mary and Martha have questions about where Jesus was when their brother died, and we are reminded that God can handle our questions as well.

In this episode, Jesus arrives at Martha and Mary's house to find there brother has been dead for four days, but Jesus lets Martha know that her brother will rise again.

In this episode, we see that the person we often call "doubting" Thomas is ready to go to his death for Jesus, and we are reminded that people are often much more complex than we realize!