What Does Jesus in the Old Testament Mean? When Christians speak about Jesus in the Old Testament, they are not saying that the name Jesus appears on every page. They mean that the Old Testament tells the story of God’s promise to send a Savior, King, Prophet, and suffering Servant. That promise reaches its fulfilment […]
What Happens in Luke 19:1-10? Luke 19:1-10 tells the story of Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector who wanted to see Jesus. Because he was small in stature and the crowd blocked his view, he climbed a sycamore tree along the road. When Jesus reached the place, He looked up, called Zacchaeus by name, and said […]
John 4:43-54 in Context John 4:43-54 tells how Jesus healed the son of a royal official. The boy was sick in Capernaum, but Jesus was in Cana. The father travelled to Jesus, asked Him for help, and received a promise. He believed that promise and went home. Before he arrived, his servants met him with […]
John 3:1-21 in Context John 3:1-21 is one of the clearest passages in the Bible about the new birth and God’s plan of salvation. Jesus speaks with Nicodemus, a respected Jewish teacher, about what it means to enter the kingdom of God. The conversation moves from human religion to God’s renewing work, from confusion to […]
What Happens in Luke 5:1-11? Luke 5:1-11 tells how Jesus called Simon Peter, James, and John to follow Him. The story begins beside the Lake of Gennesaret, also called the Sea of Galilee. A crowd gathers around Jesus to hear the word of God. Jesus gets into Simon’s boat and asks him to move a […]
A clear Biblical guide to Luke 22:39-46, explaining Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, His willing obedience, the disciples’ weakness, and hope in the cross and resurrection.
Luke 9:57-62 teaches that following Jesus requires a willing, focused heart. Jesus is worthy of first place, even when discipleship costs comfort, demands urgent obedience, or changes our plans. Luke 9:57-62 records three short conversations between Jesus and people who wanted to follow Him. Each conversation raises a question about commitment. Will a person follow […]
A clear Bible study of Mark 5:21-43, where Jesus heals a suffering woman, raises Jairus’s daughter, and reveals His authority over sickness and death.
A clear study of seven passages in Isaiah that the New Testament connects with the birth, ministry, suffering, resurrection, and reign of Jesus Christ.
A clear Bible study of Mark 4:35-41, including its setting, the disciples’ fear, Jesus’ authority, and faithful application without false promises.