Daily Devo | It's Who You Know (New Testament in a Year, John 8:37-59)

Daily Devo | The Way, The Truth, and The Life (New Testament in a Year, John 14:1-31)

How do you respond to betrayal? Jesus had just finished laying out the ways his disciples would betray or abandon him in his hour of need. How might Jesus respond to the way we all break faith with him? His response here is not judgment, but grace. Jesus responds by making a way to the Father and by sending us the Holy Spirit! Rather than judgment or vengeance, Jesus offers us the lasting peace that only God can give. Where there was no way home for us, Jesus becomes the way, the truth, and the life. Taylor's "Way, Truth, Life" Wall Art: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1sKPDUoipGF1vo4esP19dIQ8DUsvsDUFG [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1sKPDUoipGF1vo4esP19dIQ8DUsvsDUFG] Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ [https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/] For Reflection: - Jesus told his disciples to not let their hearts be troubled. What aspects of Jesus’ promises in this chapter bring you the most comfort? - Jesus states that he is “the way, the truth, and the life”. How would you explain this claim in your own words? - How is the peace Jesus offers different from the peace the world offers? How might God be inviting you into that peace today? - Prayer: Jesus, thank you for your promises, your presence, and your peace!

Daily Devo | "Just As I Have Loved You" (New Testament in a Year, John 13:21-38)

During the Passover meal, Jesus becomes deeply troubled as he reveals that one of his disciples will betray him. After Judas departs, Jesus begins preparing the remaining disciples for what is about to happen. He speaks of his coming glorification through his death and gives them a new commandment: to love one another as he has loved them. Peter confidently declares that he is willing to lay down his life for Jesus, but Jesus gently predicts that Peter will deny him three times before morning. The people around Jesus continually break faith with him but he will continue to offer his own faithfulness in response! Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ [https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/] For Reflection: - How do you tend to respond to betrayal? How have you responded in the past? - What do you learn about Jesus in his response to betrayal? - Jesus commands us to love one another as he has loved us. In what ways is this command challenging? In what ways is it inspiring? - What specific opportunities might you have to show Christ-like love to others this week? - Prayer: Jesus, help me to love others more like you love me!

Daily Devo | The Power of Knowing Who & Whose We Are (New Testament in a Year, John 13:1-20)

In a stunning act of humility, Jesus rises from the table, takes the role of a servant, and begins washing his disciples’ feet. When Peter objects, Jesus explains that this washing is necessary and points to a deeper spiritual cleansing that only he can provide. Jesus knows that he comes from the Father and is soon returning to the Father. In other words, he knows who he is and whose he is. Grounded in that identity, he demonstrates for us that God is a servant and as God's children, we should be also. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ [https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/] For Reflection: - What do you learn about Jesus in this passage? - Why do you think Peter initially resisted allowing Jesus to wash his feet? - How can pride sometimes make it difficult to receive help, grace, or service from others? - In what practical ways can you follow Jesus’ example of humility and service? - Prayer: Jesus, thank you for your humble love and cleansing grace—help me receive your work in my life and serve others with the same humility you showed.

Sermon | The Courage to Rejoice (Leviticus 23)

Some of us know how to worry far more easily than we know how to celebrate. Joy can feel vulnerable - almost dangerous - when life has taught you not to expect too much. But what if joy is actually something God wants for you? · · · 👉🏻 Check out other Highrock sermons [https://www.highrock.org/sermons-services?type=sermons] 👉🏻 Check out Highrock's 15-min daily devotionals [https://www.highrock.org/dailydevotionals]

Daily Devo | Being Right for All the Wrong Reasons (New Testament in a Year, John 11:45-57)

After the raising of Lazarus, many people choose to trust in Jesus but others choose to report him to religious leaders. Those leaders are greatly concerned about Jesus' growing influence and fear that Rome will punish them all for the chaos surrounding Jesus. The high priest Caiaphas ends the conversation by revealing that God has told him that it would be better for "one man should die for the people than for the whole nation to be destroyed." He is right, but for all the wrong reasons. We are always in danger when we attempt to justify worldly plans with "godly" reasons. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ [https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/] For Reflection: - How can fear of losing control keep people from recognizing the truth? - What deeper meaning do you see in Caiaphas' words? What does he understand correctly? What does he misunderstand? - Are there areas where self-interest or fear make it difficult for you to trust God fully? - Prayer: Jesus, thank you for your willingness to be the one who should die so we might not face destruction. Help me trust your plans rather than my own schemes.