Category Archives: Jesus Christ

A Short Bible Study on King Jesus and His Kingdom

Today is Palm Sunday, when Christians celebrate the “Triumphal Entry” of King Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. Matthew 21:1-11 contains one account of this historic event. (Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, and John 12:12-19 are parallel passages.) 7 They brought … Continue reading

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What the Bible Says about the Love of Jesus

Lately, I find myself thinking about the love of Jesus. Here’s a verse that jumps off the page and into my heart. “Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out … Continue reading

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The Infinite Greatness of Jesus

I’ve been reading through the New Testament this year, one book at a time. I started with Mark, then John. Now I’m reading Matthew. I read a chapter each day, five or six days a week. After reading the chapter, … Continue reading

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The Love of Jesus on Display

In John 11, the story of the resurrection of Lazarus, the empathetic love of Jesus is on display. Christ exhibits this compassion after the death of Lazarus and the resulting grief of his sisters, Mary and Martha.   “When Jesus … Continue reading

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Why Did John Write the Book of John?

I’m always thankful when a writer tells me his or her purpose for writing. For example, the Apostle John told us why he wrote the fourth gospel: “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are … Continue reading

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A Tribute to the World’s Greatest Teacher

Jesus was, and is, the greatest Teacher ever. Look how He amazed those who heard Him in person.     14 About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. 15 The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How is it … Continue reading

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A Blog Post about Jesus

I’m quite excited that I get to study the Gospel of John this year. It’s my favorite book in the New Testament. At my church, we have a seniors’ Bible study group that decided to dive into the book of … Continue reading

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A Short Bible Study on Prayer

I’d like to start this short Bible study with one of my favorite verses. It’s about Jesus and the way he prayed. After a typically exhausting day of teaching in the synagogue, casting out demons, and healing many sick people … Continue reading

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How to Overcome the Fear of Death (The Hope-Filled Promise of Hebrews 2:14-15)

What is your greatest fear? Heights? Public speaking? An IRS audit?   One survey of middle-class people produced these answers: spiders (29%), flying (21%), small spaces (19%), dentists (14%), needles (10%) and blood (4%). Another survey – of grade school … Continue reading

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Following Christ to the Cross

The week before Easter I like to read the Gospel accounts of the last week of Christ’s life on earth. You can see how I do that here . . . What the Bible Says about Jesus’ Last Week This … Continue reading

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