The cleansing of the temple refers to the biblical event where Jesus Christ drove merchants and money changers from the Temple in Jerusalem. Recorded in all four Gospels, this powerful act demonstrated His divine authority and righteous anger against the desecration of His Father’s house, declaring it must be a house of prayer, not a […]
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 […]
The Olivet Discourse is a significant teaching delivered by Jesus Christ on the Mount of Olives, as recorded in Matthew 24-25, Mark 13, and Luke 21. In this sermon, Jesus answers His disciples’ questions about the destruction of the Jerusalem temple and provides prophetic signs concerning His second coming and the end of the age. […]
The phrase ‘it is finished,’ spoken by Jesus on the cross in John 19:30, signifies the complete fulfillment of His redemptive work. It is the declaration that the debt for humanity’s sin has been paid in full, and the plan of salvation is accomplished. These words are a triumphant announcement of Christ’s victory over sin, […]
In a biblical context, anointing is the sacred act of applying oil to a person or object to symbolize being set apart for a holy purpose. Spiritually, ‘the anointing’ refers to the empowerment and presence of the Holy Spirit upon a believer, equipping them for a specific calling or service, as perfectly exemplified by Jesus […]
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus Christ experienced immense agony as He prayed to God the Father just before His crucifixion. Fully aware of the suffering He was about to endure, He asked if the ‘cup’ of God’s wrath against sin could be taken from Him, yet ultimately submitted completely to the Father’s will, saying […]
The names of the 12 disciples are Simon (Peter), Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. These men were called by Jesus Christ to follow Him and become fishers of men, as recorded in the Gospels (Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:16-19, Luke […]
Jesus’ parables are short, earthly stories with profound heavenly meanings, designed to teach spiritual truths about the Kingdom of God. Found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, there are approximately 38 to 40 commonly cited parables, each revealing the character of God and how we are to live as followers of Christ. The […]
‘The Passion of the Christ’ is a 2004 film directed by Mel Gibson that depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, focusing on His suffering and crucifixion. From a Christian standpoint, the film is a visceral, powerful portrayal of the immense sacrifice Jesus made for the sins of humanity, as […]