Endurance in Faith
Jesus Is Betrayed and Arrested: Surrendered but Not Defeated
Matthew 26:47–56 tells the story of Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, a pivotal moment in the narrative. Even in betrayal, Jesus stands with authority and peace when He was betrayed and arrested. Matthew 26:47–56 (NASB 2020) 47 And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came, accompanied by a large crowd with swords […]
John the Baptist’s Death and Jesus’ Response: Standing Strong When Truth Costs Everything
Matthew 14:1–12 details the story of John the Baptist’s death and Jesus’ response to this tragic event. Sometimes truth comes with a cost. In this pivotal moment, we see that standing for righteousness may not lead to safety, applause, or comfort—but it always leads to legacy. The death of John the Baptist was not just […]