Witness

If the World Hates You

If the World Hates You: Why Following Jesus Brings Opposition (John 15:18–27)

Immediately after commanding His disciples to love one another, Jesus warns them that the world will hate them. Yet this hatred is not evidence of God’s absence. It is often evidence that believers belong to Christ and faithfully bear witness to the truth in a world that resists the Light.

John 1:6–13 The True Light

The True Light and the Children of God: Receiving the Light of Life (John 1:6–13)

John the Baptist was not the Light—he came to testify about the Light. In John 1:6–13, we discover God’s design for faithful witness, humanity’s tragic rejection of its Creator, and the astonishing privilege given to everyone who believes in Christ: becoming children of God.

Jesus true family Mark 3

Jesus Redefines His True Family (Mark 3:31–35)

Jesus redefines family in Mark 3:31–35, showing that true kinship is rooted in obedience to God’s will—not bloodline. In a world obsessed with belonging, Jesus invites us into a spiritual family grounded in purpose and action. Discover what it means to truly be part of His eternal household.

Jesus calls Levi and eats with sinners

Jesus Calls Levi and Dines with Sinners (Mark 2:13–17)

Scripture: Mark 2:13–17 (NASB) And He went out again by the seashore; and all the people were coming to Him, and He was teaching them. As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax office, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And he stood up and followed Him. And […]