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In this passage we see Jesus as a miracle worker. The first incident is that of the healing of the centurion’s servant; the second is that of the raising the dead son of the Jewish widow of Nain.  The story of the centurion’s faith is both significant and relevant to us. Our Lord... Read More →

At twelve years old, Jesus visits the Temple during Passover. When His parents depart for home, Jesus stays behind, amazing the teachers with His understanding. His parents find Him after three days, and though they do not fully understand His statement about His Father’s... Read More →

Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the temple according to the Law. Simeon, guided by the Holy Spirit, blesses Jesus, recognizing Him as the Messiah. The prophetess Anna also gives thanks and speaks about Jesus to all awaiting redemption. Read More →

The Annunciation is the announcement by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, marking the Incarnation. Gabriel told Mary to name her son Immanuel, meaning “God is... Read More →

The first group of exiles returned in from Babylon 536 B.C. and began to rebuild the temple. Apparently, the prophet Haggai was part of this group. After laying the foundation, the exiles quit when their enemies threatened them. Rebuilding the temple was an important task for the... Read More →

The period in which Habakkuk lived had a lot of international tension. Judah was caught between two treacherous world powers. The king of Egypt had murdered the king of Judah and set up a puppet government in Judah. The Babylonians were also a world power known for their... Read More →

Where is God in times of disaster? How can God allow suffering? What are God’s people to do about moral decay in society? The people of Joel’s day were devastated by a locust plague, which Joel said warned of the coming “Day of the Lord” which points to a transcendent... Read More →

Исус изрече думите от Йоан 15, докато той и най-близките му последователи си проправяха път от банкетна зала в Йерусалим до маслинова горичка по склоновете на Маслиновата планина. Може би са минавали през лозе по пътя си или може би Исус е посочил лози по стените на храма, докато... Read More →

Jesus’ followers felt like their world was falling apart. Jesus had just told them that he was leaving, and they couldn’t come with him. The path to the cross was for Jesus alone. In the backwash of their sorrow and distress, Jesus speaks words of peace—and makes an astonishing... Read More →

Jesus uses the familiar image of a shepherd and his sheep to illustrate his love for his followers and our value to him. We are his prized possession—a possession he guides and protects and cares for, just as a shepherd nurtures his flock of sheep. Jesus’ words bring comfort and... Read More →