
As Jesus was already crucified, the chief priests and the teachers of religious law also mocked Him, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself.” Ironically, these mocking words perfectly described Christ’s purpose on earth: He had come to save everyone, and it was never His plan to save Himself. Instead, He had said…

When we gather, we talk about situations, objects, or people. But what we love most is talking about people, either well or poorly; sometimes more poorly than well. Regarding this, Jesus pointed out: “Why do you worry about the speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you…

And Jesus said to the experts in religious law: “What sorrow awaits you, experts in religious law, for you crush people under the weight of unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden.” These so-called experts in the law were dedicated to maintaining the purity of the manuscripts of the Word…

Jesus encouraged his disciples, saying, “So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.” It seems the disciples…

Jesus expressed: “Your eye is like a lamp that provides light to your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light; but when your eye is unhealthy, your body is full of darkness. Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness.” What you allow yourself…

It happened that while Jesus was by the Lake of Gennesaret, a crowd gathered around Him to hear the Word of God. Entering a boat, which belonged to Simon, He asked him to move it away from the shore a little; and sitting down, He taught the crowd from the boat. Simon had a generous…

Jesus said to his disciples: “No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a high place where everyone entering the house can see its light.” It is beautiful to be among brothers of the same faith. It’s like being on an island,…

After Jesus performed the miracle of multiplying the loaves and fish, those men said, “This is truly the prophet who was to come into the world.” The people were amazed by the Savior. He had solved their food problem. He could do it as many times as necessary. Hunger in their country would be eradicated.…

Many people want to go to heaven, but no one wants to die to get there. For many, it remains a mystery whether there is life after death. Each time we’ve attended a wake or a funeral, deep down we may have asked ourselves: Where is that person who has passed away? Jesus, knowing what…

Jesus gathered his twelve disciples, began sending them out two by two, and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits. He told them not to take anything for the journey—no food, no bag, no money—only a staff. He allowed them to wear sandals but not to bring an extra shirt. So, the disciples went…