Our message should always center on Jesus Christ as Lord. Personal agendas or self-promotion have no place in the proclamation of the Gospel. Servanthood as a Model for Ministry Like Paul, we are called to be servants for Jesus' sake. This means prioritizing the needs of others and the ...
The name "Jesus" is the Greek form of "Yeshua" or "Joshua," meaning "The Lord is salvation." This name reflects His mission to save His people from their sins, as stated in Matthew 1:21. The act of naming also signifies Joseph's obedience to the angel's command in Matthew 1:21,...
God's "sign" of Four Blood Moons is similar to the "2 minute warning" in football which means the game is nearly over. Just like any trip, you must plan for your trip before you pack your bags and walk out the door. Similarly, as the "Bride of Christ," we too are to begin pre...
"Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart""All Things Work Together for Good""Be Strong and Courageous" "Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go""Love Your Neighbor as Yourself""Take Every Thought Captive""Do Not Fear""God is Love""I Can Do All Things Through Christ""The Lord is ...
she doesn’t recognize him, thinking him to be one of the gardeners. But after he says her name, she realizes who he is: “Rabboni, which in Aramaic meansteacher” (John 20:16). Central to Jesus’ identity, just as important as his beingthe resurrectionorthe good shepherdorthe vine, ...
On Tradition as a Principle of Progress in the Light of Thomas Aquinas' Theology Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught, either by an oral statement or by a letter of ours. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved...
which means ‘God is with us.’” 24 When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife. 25 But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus. Footnotes 1:1 Greek Jesus the Messiah, Son of Da...
As Christians, we want to be found “fruitful,” which means our lives are bringing forth “fruits of the Spirit,” which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These fruits demonstrate that we have true faith, and that our faith cau...
This is a question that we get tripped up in as Jesus followers, but we?re losing sight of what kavod really means. We?re not just trying to help God look important. We are invited to increase God?s kavod, his reputation and honor. Whatever we do, we can do it to God?s honor ...
The context of this passage is a discussion about the most important commandment in the Law, which Jesus identifies as loving God fully. Teaching PointsWholehearted DevotionJesus calls for a love that encompasses every aspect of our being—heart, soul, and mind. This means prioritizing God above...