The Gospel of John: Come and See the Glory of Christ

Sunday we move back into John’s narrative of Jesus’ life. In the timeline, Jesus takes his disciples out of the city, over the Kidron valley to the Mount of Olives, to a place he frequented. There is a similarity in the Old Testament when King David is fleeing his son Absalom’s coup. David, whose residence is in a similar location to the upper room, leaves the city, going over the Kidron brook, to the Mount of Olives. The comparison is of a disgraced King fleeing for his life, and his descendent, the promised Messiah, moving toward his captors and eventual death.

John juxtaposes Jesus’ “green mile” march with Peter. While Jesus stands before the Roman and Jewish officials, boldly identifying himself, Peter draws a dagger and tries to defend his master. While Jesus stands before Annas, the former high priest and Jewish political power broker, Peter denies his connection to Jesus three times. As readers, John wants us to see our Covenant Head laying down his life to redeem his children. It’s a powerful narrative that displays the character and commitment of the Son of God.

His hour has come! His glory is on display! Join us as we worship him!