
A man named Nicodemus, a leader among the religious elite, went to visit Jesus at night, recognizing him as a Teacher who came from God. He said to him, “No one can perform the signs you are doing if God is not with him.” And Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can…

In the midst of the crowd, Jesus affirmed, “The teachers of religious law are the official interpreters of the Scriptures. Therefore, practice and obey everything they tell you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t do what they teach.” Jesus was using irony to refer to those teachers who teach but do not practice;…

There was a man named Lazarus who was sick. His sisters sent word to Jesus, saying, “Lord, the one you love is sick.” When Jesus heard this, he said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.” There are painful circumstances…

When Jesus was alone with his disciples, he not only announced his future death and resurrection to them, but also his return, to reward those who have remained faithful. He would say to them, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will put in charge of his household, to give the…

Have you ever experienced deep sadness in your life and felt like God had forgotten about you? Once, Jesus entered a city and encountered a funeral procession. Leading the procession was a widow, and in the coffin lay her only son. A large crowd accompanied her. Where was God, allowing all this to happen? What…

What’s your initial reaction to adversity? Depression or strength? Jesus took three disciples to a mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly two glorious men appeared, Moses and Elijah, and they began talking with Jesus about his departure from this world,…

Why do some people hear the Word of God and not understand it or be completely indifferent to it? Jesus, addressing this issue, said: “When you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do, you will not comprehend. For the heart of this people is hardened, and their ears…

Jesus told this precious story: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, “Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it…

Jesus assured his disciples: “God blesses you, who are poor, because the kingdom of God belongs to you. God blesses you now that you are hungry, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you now that you weep, for in due time you will laugh.” What a strange blessing to those who are poor, hungry,…

What weighs more in your decisions? What God says or what your environment says? A religious leader begged Jesus to accompany him to his house because his only daughter was dying. As they were on their way, someone told the father, “Your daughter is dead. There is no point in bothering the Teacher anymore.” But…