The name ‘Simon’ in the Bible refers to several different individuals, with the most prominent being Simon Peter, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. Jesus renamed him Peter, meaning ‘rock,’ and appointed him a leader in the early church (Matthew 16:18). Other significant figures include Simon the Zealot, another apostle, and Simon of Cyrene, who was […]
‘Honk for Jesus’ primarily refers to the 2022 satirical film ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.’ which explores scandal and redemption within a megachurch. From a Christian perspective, the phrase is a call to publicly declare faith, but true honor for Jesus Christ is shown not just by outward displays, but through a life of […]
In the TV series ‘The Chosen’, Nicodemus is a respected Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who is intrigued by Jesus’s miracles and teachings. Portrayed by actor Erick Avari, his character arc is based on the biblical accounts in the Gospel of John, highlighting his secret night-time meeting with Jesus and his internal struggle between […]
Mark 15 is the chapter in the Gospel of Mark that details the passion of Jesus Christ. It recounts His trial before Pontius Pilate, the decision to release Barabbas instead of Him, His mockery by Roman soldiers, His crucifixion at Golgotha, His death, and His burial by Joseph of Arimathea. This chapter powerfully portrays Jesus’ […]
Luke 2:52 states, ‘And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.’ This scripture summarizes the development of Jesus during His youth, showing that He matured in a balanced way across four key areas: intellectually (wisdom), physically (stature), spiritually (favor with God), and socially (favor with man). It beautifully illustrates […]
The thief on the cross refers to one of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus Christ. In his final moments, he recognized Jesus as Lord and was promised immediate entry into paradise (Luke 23:39-43), powerfully demonstrating that salvation is a gift of God’s grace through faith, available to anyone at any time, regardless of their […]
King Jesus refers to Jesus Christ’s supreme authority and sovereign rule over all creation. The Bible proclaims Him as the ‘King of Kings and Lord of Lords’ (Revelation 19:16), signifying His ultimate power over all earthly rulers and spiritual forces. His kingdom is not of this world but is an eternal, spiritual reign established through […]
The title ‘King Jesus’ refers to Jesus Christ’s supreme authority and sovereignty over all of creation, as affirmed in the Bible. It signifies His divine role as the prophesied Messiah from the line of King David, whose kingdom is eternal and whose rule extends over heaven and earth (Revelation 19:16). From majestic ancient prophecies to […]
Good Friday is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. It is a day of solemn reflection on the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made, as detailed in the Gospels (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19), to atone for the sins of humanity and offer salvation to all who […]
John 1:29 records John the Baptist’s powerful declaration upon seeing Jesus: ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’ This pivotal statement identifies Jesus as the ultimate and perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies like the Passover lamb (Exodus 12) and the suffering servant […]