The church of Christ on McDermott Road

We explore Daniel’s vision, the horrible beasts, the Ancient of Days, and the Son of Man. What does it mean for Jesus to fulfill this ancient vision? What does it mean for Jesus to be the Son of Man? And, on a practical level, what does it mean for us to be living under the reign of the […]

Before we explore Jesus’ role as the “Son of Man,” perhaps it is best to understand that all the sons and daughters of man were intended to rule the world. From the very beginning, the Garden of Eden, God created humanity to be crowned with glory and honor. However, we abdicated our rulership and the creation is as […]

How appropriate that our minds would once again be drawn to the resurrection of Jesus on the week of Thanksgiving, because there is nothing in the world for which we ought to be more thankful than the resurrection of the Messiah. As Jesus himself told Thomas, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” We […]

Colossians 3:22-25

From the trial to the cross, Jesus continues to press on until he accomplishes all the Father has given him to accomplish, until he drinks the cup down to the dregs. John masterfully weaves together several passages from the Hebrew Scriptures in order for his readers to understand what Jesus is accomplishing by giving his life. The lamb […]

Romans 8

John wants his readers to know that even though it looks like Jesus is on trial, it’s actually the ruler of the world who is on trial. Satan and all those who are in league with him are guilty and their guilt is evident by their determination to put an innocent man to death. They think they […]

1 Corinthians 15

John wants his readers to understand that even though Jesus is being betrayed and arrested, he is the one who is very much in charge of the situation. Even the soldiers who come to arrest him involuntarily bow before him. Jesus is determined to drink the cup the Father has given to him. Jesus’ determination and calmness should […]

In the Lord’s prayer, Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” In John 17, Jesus prayed this prayer himself on behalf of his disciples. Do we recognize the power and presence of evil in the world? Are we intentionally praying against the powers of evil and darkness? […]

1 Peter 4:12-19

Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.” This teaches us to not only pray for our bread, but the bread of others. This teaches us to not only seek forgiveness, but to extend forgiveness. This is the kind of prayer that unified […]

Galatians 5

In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” In other words, we ought to pray for God’s name to be revered on the earth, his rule and reign to be established on […]

Colossians 3:12-15

“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was […]

Matthew 11:25-30; 21:1-5

Our “Brighter Together” campaign is about more than expanding our building. “Brighter Together” is about embracing a vision of being a church family who is making room for our neighbors, a church family who is invested in sharing the Good News about Jesus with our neighborhood, and a church family who believes that by loving […]

Numbers 12

Isaiah 61

Friendship is special, and it requires effort.  John 15:12-17

Psalms 9 and 10

Jesus admonished the religious leaders of his day for seeking the glory that comes from man, rather than the glory that comes from God. Jesus said that he sought the glory that comes from God and he did so by giving himself on the cross so that others could live. How do we avoid seeking […]