Behold, the Man! J.C. Ryle: There is no worse judgment from God than to be left to ourselves, and given over to our own wicked hearts and the devil.   John 19:1-11 Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him. And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head and … [Read More...] John 19:1-11

My Kingdom is Not of this World Leon Morris: It is when we see the sinless Son of God hanging on Calvary that we come to understand what truth in action, real truth, means.   John 18:28-40 Then they led Jesus from the house of Caiaphas to the governor's headquarters. It was early morning. They … [Read More...] John 18:28-40

And at Once a Rooster Crowed John Calvin: A man, filled not with fortitude but with wind, promises that he will obtain an easy victory over the whole world; and yet, no sooner does he see the shadow of a thistle, than he immediately trembles. Let us therefore learn not to be brave in any … [Read More...] John 18:12-27

I Am He J.C. Ryle: Here, as in all His earthly ministry, Jesus was a willing sufferer. He had set His heart on accomplishing our redemption. He loved us, and gave Himself for us, cheerfully, willingly, gladly, in order to make atonement for our sins. John 18:1-11 When Jesus had spoken these words, he went … [Read More...] John 18:1-11

Keep Them In Your Name Harry Ironside: What perfect security and what blessed communion! In spite of all our failures, He will be glorified in all His own.   John 17:4-11 "I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence … [Read More...] John 17:4-11

Father, the Hour Has Come A.W. Pink: He prayed to be glorified not for His own sake, but that the Father might be glorified in our salvation! Here again we see Him loving us “unto the end!”   John 17:1-3 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, … [Read More...] John 17:1-3

I Have Overcome the World A.W. Pink: The world is a conquered world; it has been conquered for us by Christ. Then let us take courage. The storms of trial and persecution may sometimes beat fiercely upon us; but let them only drive us closer to Christ. John 16:25-33 “I have said these things to … [Read More...] John 16:25-33

Your Sorrow Will Turn to Joy Leon Morris: The world had the capacity to plunge them into sorrow when it took their Leader and put Him on the cross. But the world could not keep them sorrowful once Jesus rose.   John 16:16-24 “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again … [Read More...] John 16:16-24

It Is to Your Advantage that I Go Away John Stott: There can be no life without the life-giver, no understanding without the Spirit of truth, no fellowship without the unity of the Spirit, no Christlikeness of character apart from His fruit, and no effective witness without His power.   John 16:5-15 "But now I … [Read More...] John 16:5-15

He Will Bear Witness about Me D.L. Moody: There is no better evangelist in the world than the Holy Spirit.     John 15:26-16:4 “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. And you … [Read More...] John 15:26-16:4