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Week 5 | We Want to See Jesus (2015) We're in a series of sermons from Darrell that correspond with Lent and the Easter season. It is called "The Theatre of Glory" and was delivered by Darrell in 2015 at First Baptist Church in Vancouver. In this message from John 12:20–36, we listen as Darrell reflects on the request made by a group of Greek seekers: “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” As Darrell walks us through Jesus’ surprising response, he shows how the true way to see Jesus is not simply in his miracles or teachings, but in the moment he is “lifted up” on the cross. At the theological centre of the Christian story, we discover the paradox Jesus reveals—that like a grain of wheat falling into the earth and dying, true life and glory come through self-giving love. We're also excited to share that a new book from Darrell is now available. The book is titled It Is Finished: Meditations on the Death of Jesus. This short collection of reflections offers rich perspectives on the cross and the meaning of Jesus’ crucifixion. Get your copy through the link below. __ Regent College Bookstore Regent College — Get a copy of "It Is Finished: Meditations on the Death of Jesus" Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List
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Today, we’re concluding a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell’s most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he’s spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages. In this final message, Darrell brings us to John 13:1–17, where Jesus takes up a towel and washes His disciples’ feet—revealing a King unlike any we expect. Here, we see that the heart of God’s authority is not power, but self-giving love; not being served, but serving. And in this surprising act, Darrell shows us that the cross is not a contradiction of Jesus’ kingship, but its clearest expression, as He invites us not only to receive His grace, but to extend it to one another. __ FREE Intro to the Gospel of John course with Darrell Johnson Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson
Today, we’re in Week 5 of a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell’s most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he’s spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages. In this message, Darrell examines a story from John 4:43–54. In this passage, we meet a royal official who comes to Jesus desperate—his son is dying, and he’s looking for a miracle. But what unfolds is not quite what he expected. Instead of immediately going with him, Jesus speaks a challenging word. Darrell draws our attention to the power of Jesus’ voice. We find that a word from Jesus doesn’t just describe reality, but creates it. His word invites us to trust, obey, and give up control, even when we can’t yet see the outcome. And ultimately, Jesus speaks the kind of word that gives more than we ask for—not just healing, but life itself. __ Regent College Regent College Summer Programs — Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson
Today, we’re in Week 4 a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell’s most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he’s spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages. In this message from John 4, Darrell continues to reflect on the woman at the well as the first great witness to Jesus—someone whose encounter with Christ overflowed into invitation: “Come and see.” He explores how genuine evangelism isn’t forced, but flows naturally from a life transformed by Jesus’ love and dignity. Darrell suggests we are living in times of renewed openness, where people are searching for something more. Ultimately, he invites us to keep the focus on Jesus, share our own story, and trust that the good news will overflow as we ourselves are filled with living water. __ Regent College Regent College Summer Programs — Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson
Today, we’re in Week 3 of a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell’s most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he’s spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages. In today's message, Darrell unpacks one of the most personal encounters in all of Scripture: Jesus and the woman at the well, drawn from John 4:1-26. In this passage, Jesus meets a woman carrying deep thirst—thirst she doesn’t fully understand, and hasn’t been able to satisfy. And step by step, He breaks through every barrier—cultural, relational, even the barriers within her own heart—to lead her to something more. Here, Jesus reveals himself as the One who quenches our deepest thirst. Not just offering relief, but becoming in us a well of living water. __ Regent College Regent College Summer Programs — Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson Darrell's Books Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List Website | darrelljohnson.ca YouTube | youtube.com/darrelljohnson