Who’s Paul and What’s He Saying? Paul, a key figure in the early Christian church, is writing to the believers in Rome. Right off the bat, he introduces himself as a “servant of Christ Jesus,” emphasising that his life isn’t about him but about serving Jesus. He’s also an “apostle,” someone specifically chosen by Jesus […]
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love Like a Champion The Bible talks about a different kind of champion – someone who might not have superpowers, but has something way more important: love. In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, the Apostle Paul describes what this kind of love looks like. It’s not just mushy feelings or grand gestures (although those can be nice!). […]
Wild Adventure: What Jesus Did in Mark 5
Have you ever felt totally out of control? Like you’re being pulled in a million directions? That’s kind of what’s happening in Mark 5! Buckle up, because Jesus is about to show us his power over even the wildest situations. The Scary Man in the Tombs Imagine this: Jesus crosses a lake and gets to […]
Standing Out From the Crowd: A Look at Mark 5:21-43
This passage in Mark 5 tells a crazy story about two people who get healed by Jesus, and it might leave you with a few questions. Let’s break it down together. The Busy Crowd Jesus is swamped by fans! In this story, a synagogue leader named Jairus needs Jesus’ help because his daughter is very […]
Romans 1 v 17a
‘God’s way of making people right with himself is through faith.’ God’s waySo we stayRight with himNot with TimThrough faith For the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel from faith to faith Romans 1 v 17a
Faith in God
A Radical Commitment Illustrated by the Healing of Jairus’ Daughter (Mark 5:21-43) In the hustle and bustle of daily life, especially in our youth when everything seems transient and fleeting, the concept of faith might be regarded with scepticism or seen as a traditional relic. However, the account of the healing of Jairus’ daughter in […]
Father, Forgive Them, They Know Not What They Do – Luke 23:34
These words, spoken by Jesus on the cross, carry timeless wisdom that transcends generations. It is the first of seven things Jesus said on the Cross. It does not automatically imply forgiveness, for forgiveness can be given by Jesus but it is still necessary for them to take action to accept that forgiveness. The Christian […]
Impress Us and we will believe – Mark 8 v 11-13
11 Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, asking for a sign from heaven to test him. The Pharisees, are the guys who like to follow and create rules. They roll up to Jesus and basically say, “Do something amazing, and then we’ll believe in you.” So, what’s the problem with this? […]
Overflowing Baskets: Trusting Jesus with the Little You Have – Mark 8 v 1-10
1 In those days there was another large crowd with nothing to eat. So Jesus called his disciples and said to them, 2 “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have already been here with me three days, and they have nothing to eat. 3 If I send them home hungry, they will faint […]
Ephphatha: The Power of Jesus’ Touch – Mark 7 v 31-37
31 Then Jesus went out again from the region of Tyre and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee in the region of the Decapolis. 32 They brought to him a deaf man who had difficulty speaking, and they asked him to place his hands on him. Jesus encounters a man who is isolated, […]
Faith Unleashed: A Canaanite Woman’s Bold Encounter – Mark 7:24-30
24 After Jesus left there, he went to the region of Tyre. When he went into a house, he did not want anyone to know, but he was not able to escape notice. 25 Instead, a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him and came and fell at his feet. […]
Manifesting Faith: A Christian Perspective on the Final Episode of ‘Manifest’
In the final episode of the TV series ‘Manifest,’ we are taken on a journey that challenges the boundaries of time, faith, and destiny. As the characters grapple with profound questions, it provides an opportunity for Christians to reflect on their own beliefs. Facing Uncertainties in Life 5 Trust in the Lord with all your […]