The Book of John Ch. 19-20

Tonight we continued our study through the Book of John focusing on chapters 19–20 and walked through some of the most powerful moments in scripture—the suffering, crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We reflected on Pilate questioning Jesus and how Jesus never lost sight of the bigger picture. Even in suffering, betrayal, and pain, Jesus stayed focused on the promise, the purpose, and the will of the Father. We discussed how easy it is for us to become distracted by life, stress, uncertainty, and hardship and forget that God is still working behind the scenes. One of the biggest takeaways tonight: ✨ Don’t let the process make you forget the promise. We also talked about how Jesus, even while dying on the cross, still stopped to care for others. He looked at His mother and His disciples and reminded them they were family and not alone. Even in pain, Jesus demonstrated love, relationship, and compassion. We spent time reflecting on Mary at the tomb and how she did not recognize Jesus until He spoke her name. The moment He spoke, she knew exactly who He was. That led us into a powerful discussion: ➡️ Are we close enough to God to recognize His voice when He speaks? ➡️ Are we rooted in relationship or only familiar with information about Him? We closed by reflecting on the beauty of the cross and resurrection. Because of Jesus, we now have direct access to the Father. No more separation. No more striving through rituals and sacrifices trying to earn relationship with God. Jesus became the sacrifice once and for all so we could have life, freedom, grace, and relationship with Him. “It is finished” was not the end of the story—it was the beginning of victory. ✝️ If you missed tonight, make sure to catch the podcast replay and join us next week as we wrap-up the Book of John together. There is so much richness, revelation, and encouragement in these conversations, and we would love to have you with us