- 1 Kings 19:14-21
What Does a Glorious Ministry Look Like?
- 1 Kings 19:14-21
While the world might not recognize true spiritual glory, God's glorious ministry is often found in quiet faithfulness rather than dramatic displays of power. Elijah discovers that God's presence was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in His gentle whisper, and that His glorious work included preserving 7,000 faithful Israelites unknown to the prophet. True ministry glory is seen in celebrating Christ's work, preserving faith, and willingly abandoning worldly wealth to serve God's kingdom.
- Luke 9:18-24
Following Jesus Means Fully Confessing that He is Both the Christ and the Son of God
- Luke 9:18-24
When Jesus asks His disciples about His identity, Peter's confession that He is "the Christ of God" reveals the essential truth that Jesus is the only one anointed to save humanity. Fully confessing Jesus as both Christ and Son of God means recognizing that only the God-Man could accomplish our salvation through His suffering, death, and resurrection. Only those who are truly saved will make this complete confession of faith.
- Luke 7:36-50
What Role Does Love Have with Forgiveness?
- Luke 7:36-50
Through the parable of two debtors and a sinful woman's lavish display of love, Jesus reveals that our love for God flows directly from our understanding of how much we've been forgiven. Those who recognize the magnitude of their spiritual debt respond with greater love when that debt is erased by God's grace. God shows us our sin, provides faith to believe in His forgiveness, and then empowers us to love both Him and others in response.
- Luke 7:11-17
How Can We Live with Death?
- Luke 7:11-17
When Jesus encounters a grieving widow who has lost her only son, He demonstrates His ultimate authority over death itself through compassion and miraculous power. While people often view Christ merely as a prophet or teacher, He is actually the firstfruits of resurrection who has conquered death and removed sin's power. Believers can face death with confidence knowing that Christ has risen and promises the same resurrection to all who trust in Him.
- Luke 7:1-10
What Made Jesus Amazed at This Gentile's Faith?
- Luke 7:1-10
A Roman centurion demonstrates extraordinary faith that amazes Jesus through three key characteristics: recognizing his unworthiness before God yet trusting in His grace, understanding the absolute power of Jesus' word, and acknowledging Christ's divine authority. This Gentile's faith surpasses even what Jesus had found among the Israelites. True faith combines humility about our own merit with complete confidence in God's power and submission to His authority.
- Numbers 6:22-27
All Three Members of the Trinity Are at Work to Seal His Name on You
- Numbers 6:22-27
The ancient Aaronic blessing reveals the Trinitarian nature of God's work in believers' lives, with all three persons of the Trinity actively involved in blessing, keeping, and showing favor to His people. Through this threefold blessing, God places His name upon believers, demonstrating His gracious care and commitment to their well-being. The blessing encompasses divine protection, grace, favor, and peace as gifts from the triune God.
- John 15:26-27
The Counselor Has Come!
- John 15:26-27
The Holy Spirit has already arrived to work faith in believers' hearts, sent by both the Father and the Son as the Spirit of truth. He comes to counter the world's deception with divine truth, specifically testifying that Jesus Christ is the one and only Savior. The Spirit equips believers with spiritual gifts, empowering them to join in this testimony and proclaim Christ to the world.
- John 17:20-26
Jesus Prays for Our Unity
- John 17:20-26
In His high priestly prayer, Jesus intercedes for all future believers, asking the Father for a profound unity that mirrors the perfect oneness between the Father and Son. This unity is grounded in God's Word, focused on the shared mission of proclaiming Christ, and rooted in divine love. When believers demonstrate this supernatural unity, it serves as compelling evidence to the world that Jesus was truly sent by the Father.
- Revelation 21:10-14,22-23
See the Glory of the Invisible Church Made Visible
- Revelation 21:10-14,22-23
The heavenly Jerusalem represents the ultimate revelation of God's church in all its glory, illuminated by God's own presence rather than earthly light sources. This holy city encompasses believers from every nation and tribe, built upon the foundation of apostolic teaching, with God Himself serving as its temple. The vision showcases the magnificent destiny awaiting all who belong to Christ.
- John 13:31-35
How is the Son of Man Glorified?
- John 13:31-35
Jesus reveals that God's glory is displayed through the mutual glorification between the Father and the Son. This divine glory becomes visible to the world when believers demonstrate Christ's love to one another, serving as the distinguishing mark that identifies them as His disciples.