Tag: jesus

Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, is revered by billions of people worldwide as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. His life and teachings have profoundly impacted the course of history and continue to inspire people of all faiths. The Birth of Jesus Jesus was born in Bethlehe...

I grew up in Florida, and I was in elementary school when the space program first got started. Every time there was a manned flight, they would dismiss classes for a few moments so we could all go out side and watch the rocket go up. Then we’d go inside and watch the rest on television. I remember h...

Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of ...

Lord, I want to be like Jesus,In my heart, in my heart…Lord, I want to be like Jesus,In my heart. Just about every one of us with even a smattering of a church background has sung this song, probably while holding hands in a circle; possibly around a campfire in a summer camp. But in order to be lik...

If you love me, you will obey what I command.—John 14:15, NIV How sad it is to be the kid who studied the wrong chapter for the final exam! Has it ever happened to you? When it is over, you make the unsettling discovery that everyone else thought the exam was easy, even though you found it quite dif...

The Romans were a polytheistic people, and they worshipped many gods. However, they were also tolerant of other religions, and they allowed the Jews to practice their own religion. This was important for the development of Christianity, as it allowed Jesus to spread his message without fear of perse...

The life of Christ is one of the most fascinating and enduring subjects of study in human history. From his miraculous birth to his death and resurrection, Jesus of Nazareth continues to inspire and challenge people of all faiths and backgrounds. In this post, we will explore some of the key events ...

I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!—Luke 12:49, NIV What is the ‘fire’ that Jesus has come to cast upon the earth? He says He wishes it were already kindled. I believe He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, who was to come at Pentecost after the crucifixion. ...

Critics of the current awakening have said that they believe that the so-called "Laughing Revival," and "Toronto Blessing" have been very damaging to the historic faith because they do not emphasize the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From my perspective, nothing could be further from the truth. I wou...

One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to p...

But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry. He prayed to the LORD, “O LORD, is this not what I said when I was still at home? That is why I was so quick to flee to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from send...

On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then ...