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Jesus Wept: 2 Simple Words with Incredible Depth

The shortest verse in the English Bible is John 11:35: “Jesus wept.” But for all its grammatical simplicity, it’s packed with unfathomable complexity....

Why Is Jesus Called "King of the Jews"?

Jason Soroski

He came as the promised Jewish Messiah, and as a true king to lead his people. This title of king holds significance to both Jews and Gentiles, and gives us insight into who Jesus is and why he came t...

12 Critical Questions Jesus Asked

Lisa Loraine Baker

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a great listener — the best listener the world will ever know. And He continues to listen to those who surrender to Him in repentance and faith, and to Christians a...

How Does Matthew Prove That Jesus Is the Messiah?

Ed Jarrett

The gospel of Matthew, like the other three canonical gospels, tells the good news about Jesus. They are not biographies in the modern sense. They tell us very little about his early life. Rather th...

What Do We Know about Nazareth, Jesus' Hometown?

Pamela Palmer

Jesus was raised in Nazareth, and this is a significant piece of information regarding Jesus’ life and story. His humble upbringing was consistent with the humility Jesus demonstrated during His life ...

Peter and Judas: A Tale of Two Betrayals

Bethany Verrett

Each of Jesus' 12 disciples were hand-pick with intentionailty. These were men who studied at Jesus feet and saw him do miraculous things. But all 12 were still human men with human sins. Two, Peter a...

What Does Jesus' Invitation to "Come and See" Mean for Us Today?

Ruth Clemence

It’s really exciting to receive an invitation through the mail. When we are invited to share special occasions, we are welcomed to embrace the intimate moments of those that we care about. Whe...

7 Incredible Lessons from the Story of Jesus Casting Demons into Pigs

Bethany Verrett

When Jesus walked the earth as a man, He was still the Son of God, full of righteousness and power. Even the demons aligned with Satan obeyed Him, with evil having no power in the presence of the Lord...

Is Jesus Preaching Legalism When He Says “if You Love Me, Keep My Commands”?

Mike Leake

This verse, I believe, is one which can be easily misunderstood. We can assume that Jesus is saying something like, “prove your love for me by obeying what I tell you to do.” We can develop a works-ba...

Who Was Lazarus in the Bible? - 7 Important Questions Answered

Karen Whiting

The general population sought Jesus. They looked for Lazarus with Jesus. They sought hope, not power. It beckons us to listen and respond....

Why Did Jesus Say, 'I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life'?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

On the last night of his life, Jesus made a monumental claim to his disciples: “I am the way and the truth and the life.” What did he mean by that?...

8 Comforting Things Jesus Says about Soul Rest

Micah Maddox

There are specific instructions Jesus gives that help us clarify how we can receive and practice true rest. Walk with me through each phrase of Matthew 11:28-30 and let’s uncover the truth tucked with...

How Long Was Jesus on the Cross?

Bethany Jett

Crucifixions could last a few days, so when we celebrate Easter and daily remember Jesus’s sacrifice, we must understand what happened to Jesus, which begs the question: How long was Jesus on the cros...

Did Judas Iscariot Have a Choice to Betray Jesus?

Connor Salter

Judas Iscariot was one of the 12 followers that Jesus anointed to be in his inner circle, later known as the apostles. ...

What Do We Learn from the Names of Jesus?

Andy Lee

There are over 50 names of Jesus in the Bible, which tell us vital things about his role in the kingdom of heaven and his qualities as God's son. Here's what we can learn from some of these names of J...

If Jesus Is God, Why Does Jesus Pray to God?

Mike Leake

If we think of prayer as the action where we ask God for stuff, then it might seem a bit unnecessary for Jesus to be praying. After all, He’s God, shouldn’t He be able to do it Himself? Yet, if we con...

Why Were People Shocked by the ‘I Am’ Statements Jesus Made?

Betty Dunn

Jesus said many things, so what makes his "I am" statements so surprising?...

Where Did Jesus Grow Up?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

When you think about the life of Jesus, there is a lot of fanfare made about his place of birth. Old Testament prophecies predicted where he would be born and even in the gospels, we find stories abou...

Why Does Jesus Give His Mother to John While on the Cross?

Joel Ryan

Jesus had no gold, no earthly treasure, and no real estate to give to Mary after His passing. In fact, everything He had owned was seized and divvied up amongst the Roman soldiers at the foot of the c...

5 Times Jesus Got Angry

Mark E. Moore

Jesus cares for people more than anything else. We can therefore see that anyone who comes between Jesus and the people he loves will experience his wrath....