Why Did Religious Leaders Want to Kill Jesus (John 11:47-57)?
“So the story is that the religious leaders were planning to kill Jesus, but when the day came, nobody could find Jesus,” says Eli 10. If you look at the Gospels as a game of hide-and-seek, Jesus always wins. He mastered the art of hiding from religious and political leaders, but revealing himself to seekers […]
February 11 2021
by Carey Kinsolving
Gospel of John Series
Jealousy
Messiah
Mission
Salvation
Timing
What Can We Learn from Jesus Raising Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:38-46)?
“We can learn that God can rescue us from yucky darkness,” says Mollie Mae, 6. Darkness is indeed yucky, especially when you’re six years old. From the Bible perspective, it’s yucky at all ages because it represents all that is opposed to God. “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us […]
February 11 2021
by Carey Kinsolving
Death
Faith
Glory of God
Gospel of John Series
Lazarus
Martha and Mary
Resurrection
What Makes Jesus Weep (John 11:28-37)?
“Lazarus died and he was Jesus’ buddy,” says Samuel, 5. We don’t often think of Jesus as having buddies or friends, but he did. From the story in John 11 where a crying Mary meets Jesus to tell him that he could have prevented her brother from dying, we have the shortest verse in the […]
July 10 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Compassion
Gospel of John Series
Mourning
Peace
Sorrow
Weeping
Why Did Jesus Say, “I Am The Resurrection And The Life” (John 11:17-27)?
“Jesus gave life to humans to eat plants and meat to keep the circle of life in balance,” says Alexa 9. The “Circle of Life” makes for a catchy song in “The Lion King,” but the idea that death in and of itself is no big deal is ridiculous. Is there really hope in the […]
July 10 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Eternal Life
Gospel of John Series
Heaven
Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Resurrection
Wedding
Why Does God Sometimes Delay (John 11:1-6)?
“When Jesus heard that Lazarus was dying, he waited to go because he wanted to do something more glorious,” says Josie, 11. God may delay, but he’s never late. The death of Lazarus serves as a prime example of God’s delay increasing his glory. Would God have been glorified if Jesus had healed Lazarus before […]
July 10 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Delays
Gospel of John Series
Lazarus
Testing
Timing
Why Did Jesus Say He And His Father Are One (John 10:22-42)?
“I think Jesus, who is the Son of God, and God the Father are in a business together,” says Miquel, 11. Yes, they’re in business together, but it’s much deeper than a business partnership. “Jesus and God are mighty,” says Kathy, 11. “They are one together. God and Jesus are patient, passionate and perfect. God […]
July 7 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Gospel of John Series
Trinity
How Has Jesus Been A Good Shepherd In Your Life (John 10:11-21)?
“I am the good shepherd,” said Jesus. “The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep,” (John 10:11). The world is full of leaders and gurus who promise peace and prosperity. If we pay a fee to take their course or vote for them in the next election, all our problems will disappear. In the […]
July 7 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Anger
Good Shepherd
Gospel of John Series
How Is Jesus Like A Door (John 10:1-10)? (Part 2 of 2)
Who could forget that moment in the movie National Treasure when Benjamin Franklin Gates discovers the huge stockpile of precious metals, jewelry, artwork and artifacts dating back to the American Revolutionary War? Discovering the hidden door to untold riches is everyone’s dream. When I was climbing a mountain in the Arizona desert, I discovered what […]
July 7 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Good Shepherd
Gospel of John Series
Sheep
Shepherd
How Is Jesus Like A Door (John 10:1-10)? (Part 1 of 2)
“Jesus opens the door to heaven for believers,” says Zachary, 8. “Hell is not a place you want to go.” The President will probably never call Zachary to serve as a diplomat to the United Nations. His bluntness would offend too many people. I’m reminded of the door in the back of the closet in […]
July 7 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Good Shepherd
Gospel of John Series
How Did God The Father Honor Jesus (John 8:48-59)?
“It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them,” wrote Mark Twain. In heaven, Jesus had the deserved honor and glory of myriads of angelic hosts, yet he entered this world in the humblest of circumstances. No trumpets sounded that night in Bethlehem when God the […]
January 20 2020
by Carey Kinsolving
Christmas (Nativity)
Gospel
Gospel of John Series
Honor
Humanity of Christ
Humbleness
Power
Weakness