Sunrise Devotions

226. Reading 42 John 20.1-18, The Resurrection of Love

Today we read John 20:1-18 On the first day of the week, the empty tomb, the grave clothes, and the appearance of the risen Christ show that Jesus has truly conquered death and now seeks His own in resurrection life. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

225. Reading 41 John 19.38-42, The Burial of Jesus

Today, we read John 19:38-42, After His death, Jesus is buried with honor by men who had followed Him secretly, and even in burial, the Father begins to turn humiliation toward vindication. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Bibliography / Sources Used De Graaf, S. G. Promise and Deliverance, Vols III–IV (Paideia Press / Presbyterian & Reformed). Calvin, John. Commentaries on Malachi and the Gospels; Institutes II, 12–17. Ryle, J. C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels (Mark 1). Sproul, R.C. Mark: An Expositional Commentary Spurgeon, C. H. Sermons, Morning and Evening, The Treasury of the Old Testament. Strauss, Mark L. Four Portraits, One Jesus (Zondervan, 2016). Strauss, Mark L. Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Mark (2002). Keener, Craig S. IVP Bible Background Commentary: NT (2014). Arnold, Clinton E., ed. ZIBBC OT: Malachi (2009). Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (InterVarsity Press) Holman Bible Atlas / Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary (2003). Carson, D. A.; Moo, Douglas J.; Morris, Leon. An Introduction to the New Testament (2005). Wenham, Gordon J. Exploring the Old Testament, Vol. 4: The Minor Prophets (2002). The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, Crossway Bibles, 2016. Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant Claude AI (Anthropic).Used for research assistance and textual organization. Navigate the Way AI.Used as a study and content navigation aid, and for drafting episodes. All music for episodes is from Epidemic SoundTh

224. Reading 40 John 19. 17-37, The Crucifixion of Christ

Today we read John 19:17-37, Jesus is crucified as the true King, finishes the work the Father gave Him to do, and dies as the unbroken Passover Lamb whose pierced body bears witness that redemption has been accomplished. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

223. Reading 39 John 19.1-16, Behold, The Man

In today's reading (John 19:1-16), Jesus is mocked, scourged, and condemned, yet even in His humiliation He stands forth as the true King while Pilate caves to fear and the rulers openly reject the reign of God. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound

222. Reading 38 John 18.28-40, Not of This World

Today we read John 18:28-40, Jesus stands before Pilate as the true King, bears witness to the truth, and is rejected by men who prefer political convenience and violent rebellion to the sinless Christ. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound