The ‘Oh My Jesus’ prayer, also known as the Fatima Prayer, is a Christian prayer often recited during the Rosary. Its words are: ‘O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Your mercy.’ It was given by the […]
Luke 22:19 recounts Jesus instituting the Lord’s Supper, also known as Communion, during His final Passover meal. He takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and gives it to His disciples, saying, ‘This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’ This pivotal act establishes a foundational ordinance for the […]
Luke 23:46 records the final words of Jesus Christ on the cross before His death. By crying out, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit,’ Jesus willingly entrusted His spirit to God the Father, demonstrating His perfect obedience, complete trust, and the voluntary nature of His atoning sacrifice for humanity’s sins. The final moments […]
Mark 1:35 describes Jesus rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, to go to a solitary place and pray. This act demonstrates His deep, personal reliance on God the Father and sets a crucial example for believers on the importance of prioritizing communion with God before engaging in ministry or daily […]
Mark 9:29 records Jesus’ explanation to His disciples after they failed to cast out a powerful demon. He states, ‘This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting,’ revealing that certain profound spiritual challenges require a level of faith and divine power that is only accessible through deep, focused prayer and spiritual discipline. […]
Luke 9:62 is Jesus’ definitive statement on the total commitment required for discipleship. He uses the metaphor of a farmer plowing a field to illustrate that anyone who begins to follow Him must not look back at their old life, attachments, or worldly priorities. A divided focus makes one unfit for the vital work of […]
The phrase ‘Follow me as I follow Christ’ is a direct quote from the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:1. It means that believers should imitate his example and teachings, but only to the extent that he himself is imitating Jesus Christ. The ultimate standard for every Christian is Christ alone, and human leaders are […]
According to Christian scripture, God is the divine and true father of Jesus Christ, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:35). Joseph was Jesus’ earthly, adoptive father—a righteous man chosen by God to protect, name, and raise Him on Earth as his own son (Matthew 1:18-21). From His miraculous conception to His glorious […]
Absalom’s Monument, as described in 2 Samuel 18:18, was a pillar Absalom erected for himself in the King’s Valley because he had no son to preserve his name. This act was rooted in pride and rebellion against his father, King David, and serves as a biblical warning against self-glorification. The tomb in Jerusalem today known […]
The title ‘Son of David’ refers to Jesus Christ, identifying Him as the promised Messiah and rightful heir to the eternal throne of King David. This title is crucial as it confirms Jesus’s royal lineage and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about a king who would establish an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Jesus […]