I AM The Light of the WorldJohn 8:12 ESV"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'"In the Gospel of John, Jesus's declaration, "I am the light of the world," illuminates the profound truth of His identity and mission. Light symbolizes truth, guidance, and illumination, all of which are embodied in...  Read More

I AM The Bread of LifeJohn 6:35 NIV"Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'"In the Gospel according to John, Jesus's assertion, "I am the bread of life," serves as a profound revelation of His divine nature and mission. This metaphorical language conveys the idea that just as bread sustains physical ...  Read More

Luke 23:39-43 (NIV)"One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kin...  Read More

Luke 19:10 (NIV)"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”In the Gospel according to Luke, we encounter a narrative of inclusivity and salvation that transcends cultural boundaries. Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, writes with a perspective that emphasizes Jesus as the Son of Man, who came not just for a select few but for all humanity. He addresses a diverse audience, includi...  Read More

Luke 15:8-10 (NIV)“Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”In Lu...  Read More

Luke 15:3-7 (NIV)"Then Jesus told them this parable: 'Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I te...  Read More

Luke 8:40-48 (NIV)"As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. 'Who touched me?' Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, 'Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.' B...  Read More

Luke 4:18-19 (NIV)"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”In Luke's Gospel, we witness the radical ministry of Jesus, who challenges societal norms and proclaims liberation for the oppr...  Read More

Luke 3:38 (NIV)"Jesus is the son of Adam!!!"In the Gospel of Luke, the genealogy of Jesus is traced all the way back to Adam, emphasizing the universal scope of salvation offered through Christ. Jesus, as the second Adam, came to redeem all humanity from the consequences of sin and to offer the gift of eternal life to all who believe in him.Luke's Gospel presents Jesus as the Savior of all, breaki...  Read More

2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"2 Corinthians 5:17 encapsulates the transformative power of our identity in Christ, declaring that anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. This profound truth signifies not merely a change in behavior but a radical transformation of our very being. Through the redemptive work ...  Read More

Romans 8:15-16 NIV"The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.' The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children."Romans 8:15-16 offers a profound revelation of our identity as children of God, liberated from the bondage of fear and ...  Read More

James 1:22-24 CSB"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."James 1:22-24 serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of aligning our beliefs with our actions. It warns against the d...  Read More

John 1:12"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—"As children, we naturally reflect the characteristics and values of our parents, mirroring their image in both physical resemblance and behavioral patterns. Similarly, as children of God, we are called to embody the qualities of our Heavenly Father, reflecting His love, compass...  Read More

Genesis 3:1-5 NIV"Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, 'Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'? The woman said to the serpent, 'We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you wi...  Read More

James 1:17 NIV"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."In a world characterized by flux and uncertainty, the concept of identity often becomes entangled with transient pursuits and fleeting validations. We find ourselves seeking affirmation in our accomplishments, relationships, and external accolades...  Read More

Genesis 1:26-27 NIV"Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.' So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."Identity issues are a univer...  Read More

Faith, Trust, and Hope: Concluding Reflections on the Gospel of MarkMark 11:24 NIV24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.As we come to the conclusion of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, let's reflect on the themes of faith, trust, and hope that permeate this profound Gospel account. Mark's portrayal of Jesus challenge...  Read More

Embracing Love and Service: Lessons from Mark's Gospel1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perse...  Read More

The Relevance of Mark's Gospel for Today's BelieversGalatians 6:9 NIV9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.As we journey through the Gospel of Mark, it's essential to consider its relevance for believers today. Despite being written over two millennia ago, Mark's Gospel continues to speak to the challenges, doubts, and joys face...  Read More

Understanding Jesus' Death and Passion in MarkMark 15:39 NIV39 And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died,[a] he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!”In this installment of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we look into the profound significance of Jesus' death and passion. Mark's account of Christ's sacrificial love reveals the heart of God and offers h...  Read More

Discipleship Principles in the Gospel of MarkMark 8:34-37 NKJV34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. 36 For what will it profit a man...  Read More

The Deity and Power of JesusPsalm 103:1-5 NKJVBless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that yo...  Read More

 Introduction to the Gospel of MarkMark 10:45 NIVFor even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.Welcome to our journey through the Gospel of Mark. In this series, we'll dive deep into the insights and messages of this profound Gospel account. As we embark on this exploration, let's first lay the groundwork by understanding the context and...  Read More

“The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:11-12 ESVThe scribes and pharisees received a pretty harsh, yet a much deserved rebuke. The problem that Jesus had with the pharisees seemed to be an issue of pride. They wanted all the attention on themselves. They wanted all their good deeds to be seen b...  Read More