Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 18:3-4).Jesus’ message about becoming like a child in order to enter into and become great in the … Continue reading Like a child
Faith Like A Mustard Seed
“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you” (Matt. 17:19).On one occasion, a man fell upon his knees, and said to Jesus: “Lord, have mercy on my son” (Matt. 17:14-15a). Here … Continue reading Faith Like A Mustard Seed
Transfiguration
“This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” (Matt. 17:5)The transfiguration of Jesus Christ presents a monumental event in time-space where in the inner circle of the twelve disciples, Peter, James and John, witnessed a spectacular vision of their Master’s unveiled glory. It occurred six days after Peter’s confession of … Continue reading Transfiguration
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“From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day” (Matt. 16:21).Central to all the teachings of Jesus concerns His crucifixion, death, and resurrection. He is the … Continue reading Follow
Messiah Son of God
“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” (Matt. 16:13). Here Matthew records Jesus is using the title “Son of Man” in reference to Himself. Luke and Mark simply use the first person pronoun “I” (cf. Mk. 8:27; Luke 9:18). Jesus also rephrases the question a couple verses later: “Who do you say … Continue reading Messiah Son of God
