by John Marshall | Nov 22, 2017 | John, John 21
John 21:20-21 (Holman) So Peter turned around and saw the disciple Jesus loved following them. That disciple was the one who leaned back against Jesus at the supper and asked, “Lord, who is the one that’s going to betray you?” When Peter saw him he said to Jesus,...
by John Marshall | Nov 16, 2017 | John, John 15
John 21:15 Jesus is the Restorer Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall If Peter’s sin of denial had not been dealt with publicly, it might have been deemed trivial by others and him. Peter, acknowledged leader of the Apostles, had acted as a coward and traitor. The...
by John Marshall | Nov 9, 2017 | Romans, Romans 15
Romans 15:13a-c Pray to the God of Hope Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Introduction Verse 13 is a kind and gracious benediction, one of Scripture’s richest verses. Fortunately, its wealth was not exhausted on the Romans. It has meaning for us, too. Speaking of hope...
by John Marshall | Nov 2, 2017 | John, John 19
John 19:23-30 Jesus Is the Savior Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall John 19:23 (Holman) When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took His clothes and divided them into four parts, a part for each soldier. They also took the tunic, which was seamless, woven in one piece...
by John Marshall | Oct 16, 2017 | John, John 14
John 14:1-6 Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Sir Walter Scott, when dying, said to his son-in-law, “Lockhart, read to me.” Lockhart asked, “What book?” “Why do you ask? There is but one book, the Bible.” Scott then asked his...
by John Marshall | Oct 5, 2017 | John, John 13
John 13:10-16 Jesus is the Servant Leader Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Peter, seeing a slave’s task as beneath the dignity of Messiah, was horrified at seeing Jesus wash feet. Once convinced otherwise, Peter was not content doing it halfway, and impulsively said,...
