If That Makes Sense

Of the 12 men called to the most unique ministry in history, one of them has "doubting" associated with his name. Mike, Becki, and Tim examine Thomas' response to news of the risen Christ and draw encouragement from Jesus' post-resurrection appearances to his closest friends. (John 20:19-31)

It looks like the lowest point in the Gospel story: Jesus is dead. Yet, life—True Life—is not far away from the two men who bury the Lord (especially if they know their Bible)! Jesse, Michael, and Tim reflect on John 19:31-42.

No historical event can rival Jesus' display of love from the Cross. John the Apostle saw it with his own eyes, and it marked him forever. It can mark us, too. Tately, Kaylee, and Tim look at John 19:17-30.

Our world's definition of "power" doesn't look like the kind that King Jesus shows. Emma, Mike and Tim marvel at the crown Jesus wore for us: thorns that we deserved (John 19:1-16).

People-pleasing is nothing new. As Becki, Dylan and Tim chat, "fear of man" sounds frighteningly familiar as one of the sins that led to the wrongful condemnation of Jesus by Pontius Pilate. (John 18:28-40)

The Apostle Peter failed when it mattered. But—praise God—Jesus redeems. Merri, Jesse, and Tim reflect on a time when one of Jesus' closest friends didn't come through. (John 18:15-27)

Jim, Michael, and Tim consider what Jesus did for us: let himself be betrayed by one of his closest friends. (John 18:1-14)

If you know Jesus, did you know he mentions you in the Bible? Not only that, he prays for us! Becki, Kaylee and Tim discuss John 17:13-26. 

What do we learn about the heart of God when Jesus prays for his followers? Mike, Lydia and Tim look into John 17:1-12.

Jesus doesn't encourage his followers with light, fluffy positivities. He tells them to "take courage," because He has overcome what stood against us. Jesse, Dylan and Tim dig in to John 16:16-33.

If Jesus loves us, why would he leave? Emma, Merri, and Tim look at Jesus' promise to send the "Friend" that we all need (John 16:1-15).

If following Jesus makes someone else call us their "enemy," how do we choose to see them? Before being crucified by his enemies, Jesus offers comfort to his disciples. Becki, Michael and Tim look at John 15:18-27.