Christian Discipleship
Peter Denies Jesus: Failure Isn’t Final
Matthew 26:69–75 recounts the moment when Peter denies Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus’ earlier prediction. Even when we fall, Jesus makes a way back to grace. Matthew 26:69–75 (NASB 2020) 69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a slave woman came to him and said, “You too were with Jesus the Galilean.” 70 But […]
Wise and Foolish Servants: Are You Faithful or Forgetful?
Matthew 24:45–51: This passage tells the story of wise and foolish servants, highlighting the importance of faithfulness and readiness. Matthew 24:45–51 (NASB 2020) 45 Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household slaves, to give them their food at the proper time? 46 Blessed is that slave whom […]
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand: Trusting Him with What You Have
Matthew 14:13–21 describes the miraculous event where Jesus feeds the five thousand. When needs are overwhelming and resources are few, Jesus invites us to bring what we have and trust Him to do what only He can. In the Bible, when Jesus feeds the five thousand, it serves as a profound reminder of His provision […]
The Hidden Treasure and Pearl: Why the Kingdom of Heaven Is Worth Everything
Matthew 13:44–46 reminds us that the kingdom of heaven is worth everything. We chase many things—success, comfort, approval, security. But Jesus gave two short parables that confront our priorities with piercing clarity: the Kingdom of Heaven is worth everything. These back-to-back parables call us to trade temporary gain for eternal treasure. In them, Jesus reveals how […]
The Sermon on the Mount: Beatitudes that Bless and Build Us in 2025
The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes—eight powerful declarations of blessing from Jesus. These words flip the world’s values upside down and define the attitudes of true kingdom citizens. In 2025, the Beatitudes still challenge and inspire us to live with humility, mercy, purity, and boldness for God.