Gospel of Mark
Though Mark wrote from Rome, the gospel of Mark was composed for the wider church as the record of the apostolic testimony of Peter. Even during the early Patristic period, …
Joseph – Jesus Earthly Father
The strength of what we believe is measured by how much we are willing to suffer for those beliefs. Joseph was a man with strong beliefs. He was prepared to …
Gospel of Matthew
The gospel of Matthew begins with the people of Israel were waiting for the Messiah, their king. Matthew begins his book by showing how Jesus Christ was a descendant of …
Jesus I Am Statements: I Am the Good Shepherd
I Am the Good Shepherd In the Gospel of John, Jesus unveils profound truths through poetic metaphors, offering a glimpse into His divine nature and His deep love for humanity. …
Haggai – The Reconstruction of the Temple
The book of Haggai is a book of the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh and is the third-to-last of the Minor Prophets. It is a short book, consisting of only two …
Jesus I Am Statements: I Am the Door
I Am the Door In the pages of the Gospel of John, the profound teachings of Jesus are often cloaked in metaphors that illuminate spiritual truths. One such metaphor is …
Jesus I Am Statements: I Am the Bread of Life
In the Gospel of John, Jesus often used powerful metaphors to convey profound spiritual truths. One of the most compelling metaphors He employed was that of being the “bread of …
Timothy – Beloved and Faithful Son
Painful lessons are usually doorways to new opportunities. Even the apostle Paul had much to learn. Shortly after his disappointing experience with John Mark, Paul recruited another eager young man, …
Apollos – Fervent in Spirit
Some people have an amazing natural talent for public speaking. Some even have a great message to go along with it. When Apollos arrived in Ephesus shortly after Paul’s departure, …
Miracles of Jesus: Raising of Lazarus
The raising of Lazarus, as recorded in the Gospel of John (11:1-44), is one of the most powerful and emotionally charged miracles performed by Jesus. This extraordinary event not only …
Priscilla & Aquila – A Godly Marriage for Ministry
Some couples know how to make the most of life. They compliment each other, capitalize on each other’s strengths, and form an effective team. Their united efforts affect those around …
Miracles of Jesus: Healing of the Man Born Blind
The healing of the man born blind, chronicled in the Gospel of John (9:1-41), is a remarkable and profound miracle that not only demonstrates Jesus’ divine power but also reveals …
Luke – Evangelist, Doctor, Historian
One of the essential qualities of a good doctor is compassion. People need to know that their doctor cares. Even if he or she doesn’t know what is wrong or …
Miracles of Jesus: Walking on Water
The account of Jesus walking on water, found in the Gospel of John (6:16-21), is a striking and awe-inspiring demonstration of His divine authority over nature. This miraculous event occurred …
Silas – Faithful Brother, Fellow Missionary
The lives of the first Christian missionaries can be described with many words, but “boring” is not one of them. There were days of great excitement as men and women …