Covenant Presbyterian Church

Throughout Jesus’ Farewell Discourse, we can sense something of the disciples’ anxiety as Jesus reveals the presence of a traitor in their midst, instructs them concerning his death, and states […]

We continue with what’s known as the “Upper Room Discourse.” It’s a conversation between Jesus and his disciples. John, Peter and Thomas have asked questions of Jesus. Jesus’ answers provide […]

Gathered around the table in the upper room with his disciples, Jesus continues his farewell discourse. The atmosphere of the room is complex. Jesus has washed feet; Judas has walked […]

On the night that Jesus was betrayed, the gospel writers record Peter’s efforts to thwart God’s plan of redemption. He did this in ignorance of course. He simply could not […]

After Judas departs into the night Jesus begins his final body of teaching prior to his crucifixion. This is his “Upper Room” or “Farewell Discourse.” The prior events (vv. 1-30) […]

One of the more troubling stories to come out of western Christianity over the last decade or so is what has come to be called Deconstruction. The term refers to […]

Has there ever been a more important meal that the Lord’s last supper with this disciples? There were no miraculous signs or large crowds gathered. Multitudes were not fed and […]

In his final public teaching, Jesus summarizes his message to the world and explains the purpose of his mission. Before him are both Jews and Greeks – the whole world. […]

The last half of John chapter 12 encompasses Jesus’ final public teaching. As such, verses 20-50 function as a kind of epilogue wherein Jesus is summing up the purpose of […]