Christian Courage
Jesus Handed to Pilate: When the Crowd Chooses Wrong
Matthew 27:15–26 discusses the moment when Jesus was handed to Pilate. In a moment fueled by fear and influence, the crowd chose Barabbas over Jesus—a scene where Jesus was handed over to Pilate echoes into our own culture today. Matthew 27:15–26 (NASB 2020) 15 Now at the Passover Feast the governor was accustomed to release for […]
Jesus Walks on Water: Stepping Out in Faith
Matthew 14:22–33 recounts the miraculous event where Jesus walks on water, demonstrating his divine power and faith. Fear says stay in the boat. Faith says step into the impossible. When Jesus walks on water, He invites Peter—and us—to trust Him when life is stormy, uncertain, and full of doubt. This moment is not just about miracles, […]
When Jesus Was Rejected in His Hometown
Matthew 13:53–58 describes a profound moment when Jesus was rejected in His own hometown, shedding light on the challenges He faced. Rejection hurts—especially when it comes from the people who know you best. Jesus Himself experienced this pain in a profoundly personal way. And it happened in His own hometown. When the people who watched […]