Shortly before His death, Jesus spoke to His disciples about love – the love He had for them and the love they were to have for Him.
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you” (John 15:13-14).
Jesus [...]
“Greater Love Has No One Than This”
Posted on December 21, 2011 at 2:56 pm by Andy Sochor
After the Flood
Posted on December 13, 2011 at 11:45 pm by Andy Sochor
Children grow up learning about Noah and the ark. As adults, we study the record of the flood and strive to learn the lessons it teaches – why it happened, how Noah was saved, Noah’s example of obedience, as so on. But there are also important lessons for us that came immediately after the flood. [...]
Why Was Jesus Born?
Posted on December 23, 2010 at 1:38 am by Andy Sochor
At this time of year, much of the religious world is focused on the birth of Jesus. But do we understand why He was born? Jesus is eternal (John 1:1-2) and is the all-powerful Creator (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17). What purpose did it serve to have Deity come to earth to dwell in bodily form [...]
Crucified with Christ
Posted on January 25, 2010 at 12:49 am by Andy Sochor
Paul told the Galatians, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me” (Galatians 2:20).
These statements Paul [...]
What Judas Brought to the Garden
Posted on December 2, 2009 at 1:31 am by Andy Sochor
Judas is one of the most well-known villains in the Bible. Most people recognize him as being the one to betray Jesus. His decision to betray the Lord is what might be expected by one of his character. Jesus called him the “son of perdition” (John 17:12). He was identified as a thief (John 12:4-6). [...]
The Fertile Fields of Sin in Sodom
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 12:04 am by Andy Sochor
Shortly after receiving the promises from God, Abram (Abraham) journeyed out of Egypt with his nephew Lot (Genesis 13:1). A problem soon arose between Abram’s herdsmen and Lot’s herdsmen because the land was unable to support all of their livestock (Genesis 13:6-7). Abram proposed that they separate in order to resolve the conflict and allowed [...]
The Good Shepherd
Posted on September 24, 2009 at 11:30 pm by Andy Sochor
Throughout the gospel of John, Jesus describes Himself in several different ways. One term He uses is the good shepherd (John 10:11). In the context surrounding this claim, Jesus shows us what His work as a shepherd entails, how He can be called the good shepherd, and why no one else is more qualified than [...]
