Jesus Christ
This article is about how the Old Testament points to Jesus Christ, highlighting New Testament-affirmed foreshadowings such as Adam, Melchizedek, Isaac, Moses, the Passover lamb, manna, the rock, sacrifices, the temple, and Jonah—encouraging readers to seek Christ in Scripture.
John 5:39
This article is about Jesus’ incomparable humility: though worthy of being served, He chose to serve others—washing His disciples’ feet and preparing their meal—showing that true greatness is found in loving, self-giving service.
Luke 22:27
This article is about Revelation 1:5–6 as a hymn of praise to Jesus: the One who loves believers, freed them from sin by His blood, and made them a kingdom and priests. It highlights His present love, redemption, and the glory and dominion due to Him forever.
This article is about the spiritual power of prayer paired with fasting, drawing on Jesus’ words in Mark 9:29 and biblical examples. It explains fasting as self-denial that strengthens faith, guides believers, and calls Christians today to humble themselves and seek God’s help.
Mark 9:29
This article is about how John calls himself “the disciple Jesus loved” and how living in Christ’s love—more than relying on our own—brings closeness, courage, spiritual vigor, discernment, and a ready willingness to follow, contrasted with Peter’s self-confident devotion.
John 13:24-26
This article is about how prayer transforms believers and reveals God’s glory, using Jesus’ transfiguration, Moses, and Hannah as examples. It warns against sleepy, prayerless activism and invites readers to draw near to God to be changed and honored by Him.
Luke 9:29
This article is about the “apple tree” image in Song of Songs as a picture of Christ: unlike earthly comforts that offer only temporary shade, He provides true rest and lasting nourishment for the soul through fellowship with Him.
Song of Songs 2:2
This article is about Jesus praying on the mountain and the Transfiguration as encouragement on the path from suffering to glory. It urges believers to focus on Christ’s promised future, letting prophetic hope strengthen daily discipleship amid hardship.
Luke 9:27–29
A devotional reflection on praying for spiritual insight, drawing on Jesus’ question to the disciples and biblical examples to urge believers to ask God to open their eyes, know Christ more deeply, and recognize both their spiritual condition and unseen realities.
A reflection on Acts 1:1 noting that Luke highlights Jesus’ deeds before His teaching, contrasting Him with the Pharisees and presenting Christ as the perfect example whose actions and words always matched.
Acts 1:1
This article is about Jesus healing the blind beggar Bartimaeus near Jericho, comparing Gospel details, and highlighting his persistent cry for mercy, faith, and grateful discipleship. It closes by urging spiritually “blind” people to seek Christ’s light today.
Mark 10:46–52; Luke 18:35–43; Matthew 20:29–34
Reflecting on Luke 9, the text links Jesus’ prayer and rejection to the disciple’s path of suffering and daily cross-bearing, stressing dependence on God through prayer and Scripture, and urging believers to pray together amid opposition.
Luke 9:18,22; James 5:13
A reflection on the Transfiguration where Moses and Elijah speak with Jesus about His coming in Jerusalem, Peter’s misdirected response, and God’s voice affirming Jesus’ unique status, urging believers to focus on Him alone.
Luke 9:30-31
This article is about the high priest’s headband, tunic, and sash as symbols of purity, righteousness, and readiness to serve. It explains how Jesus, our great High Priest, removes the “guilt of holy things,” making imperfect worship and prayers acceptable to God.
Exodus 28
This article is about the High Priest’s all-blue robe in Exodus as a picture of Jesus Christ’s heavenly priesthood. It links Hebrews’ references to His service in heaven with the robe’s sturdy opening, and the hem’s pomegranates and bells as symbols of fruit, testimony, and the Spirit’s outpouring.
Exodus 28
A devotional reflection on Peter walking on water, arguing that prayer gives courage to step out in faith and depend on God. It warns against judging others’ faith steps and highlights God’s readiness to save when doubt arises.
Matthew 14:28–29
This article is about the high priest’s breastpiece of “judgment” in Exodus 28—its colors, links to the ephod, and the Urim and Thummim used for decisions. It highlights the 12 engraved stones as signs of each person’s value and God’s strength, love, and wisdom.
Exodus 28