Principles from Deuteronomy 8 / Mason Cross

What do we do when our worst failure seems to define us? In John 21, Peter comes face-to-face with the Christ he denied—and discovers that grace doesn’t merely forgive his past; it restores his purpose. Jesus calls Peter out of shame, back into the mission, and ultimately toward a path of disciples…

Thomas believed when he saw the risen Christ—but Jesus pronounced a blessing upon those who would believe without seeing. In John 20–21, we discover that biblical faith is not wishful thinking, blind optimism, or confidence in ourselves. It is resting the full weight of our convictions upon what Go…

After walking through the Gospel of John together, we have watched Jesus turn water into wine, give sight to the blind, raise the dead, lay down His life, and rise again. Now, as John brings his account to a close, he leaves us with one final assertion: “We know that his testimony is true.” John d…