Don’t be Troubled – John 13:36 – 14:6
Have you ever watched an old movie or listened to an old song from your youth and saw something new? But now, watching or listening with older ears, you understand…
Category: John
A New Command John 13:31-35
One thing we learn from cars is that new is almost always better. A few years ago, a car show reviewed a couple of famous supercars from the 1980s. Those…
Judas – John 13:21-30
Somewhere around 1495, Leonardo DaVinci began painting a wall for a Dominican monastery in Milan, Italy. The result of his multi-year labor is the most recognizable piece of art ever…
What the Father Blesses – John 13:12-20
After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He again took His place at the table and asked a question. Now, I love questions. As a teacher myself, both in the church…
How to Begin – John 13:1-11
Today’s encouragement is meant for all but is especially directed at those who feel a call to minister, evangelize, teach, pastor, or lead. Lambchow receives prayer requests and emails from…
What the Father Says – John 12:44-50
It’s difficult to express emotions through writing. That’s one reason why the symbolic icons of emojis are so popular. I wonder how our understanding of the Bible would change if…
Get it? John 12:37-43
Ever “get” something. I mean the kind of “get” when we suddenly understand a concept or have a clearer insight into a problem—that “aha” moment often pictured as a lightbulb…
Children of Light: John 12:27-36
There are a variety of responses when our balloon of expectations is popped by the pin of reality. Some express anger, others become confused, some just go numb, and a…
Seekers and Servers: John 12:20-26
Shortly after Jesus entered Jerusalem to the shouts of hosanna and the waving of palm branches, some Greeks asked to see Jesus. Beginning in John 12:20 is a conversation Jesus…
John Episode 2: Perceptions
All four gospels recount Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem for Passover. That day is recognized annually as “Palm Sunday” and begins the week leading up to Good Friday and Easter. John…
John: Part Two Episode One
At the beginning of 2020, we walked through the first 11 chapters of John. Those entries can be reread (here). The intent when we paused the series was to pick…
Raising Lazarus: John 11:30-57
So far, in recounting of the raising of Lazarus, Jesus seems rather stoic. He heard the news of Lazarus’ illness with an assumed shrug. Neither was there much emotion displayed…