Discipleship Lessons
Jesus Heals a Blind Man in Two Stages: Clarity Comes Gradually (Mark 8:22–26)
In Mark 8:22–26, Jesus heals a blind man at Bethsaida in two stages. This layered miracle reveals not only Christ’s power but also how spiritual clarity often unfolds gradually. Sometimes, our full understanding comes step by step—through faith, obedience, and time spent with Jesus.
Jesus Teaches About Greatness: Becoming Like a Child in the Kingdom
In Matthew 18:1–5, Jesus teaches about greatness and the virtues of humility that define true greatness. His teachings remind us of what truly matters. The way up in God’s kingdom is down in humility. Jesus demonstrates lessons on greatness by turning conventional wisdom upside down. In Matthew 18:1–5, Jesus flips the world’s definition of greatness […]
Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection (Again): Learning to Grieve with Hope
In Matthew 17:22–23, Jesus foretells His death and resurrection to His disciples, sharing profound insights into the events that are to come. When truth is hard, hope must be louder, much like Jesus did when He told of His approaching sacrifice and His subsequent triumph over death. In Matthew 17:22–23, Jesus again reveals the destiny […]