Jesus Christ
A devotional reflection on John 1:36–37 traces John the Baptist’s three days of testimony, showing a growing focus on Jesus as the Lamb of God and encouraging believers to fix their gaze on Christ to witness more simply and effectively.
John 1:36-37
This article is about the high priest Aaron’s garments in Exodus 28 as a picture of Jesus Christ, the true High Priest. It explains the ephod’s colors and gold as symbols of His glories, and the shoulder stones bearing Israel’s names, showing how He represents and carries God’s people securely.
Exodus 28
A devotional reflection on Jesus withdrawing to pray after dismissing the crowds, then meeting His struggling disciples on the stormy lake. It connects His timing and intercession to how believers can trust God during trials and grow in faith.
Matthew 14:22–23
A brief reflection on John 1:1–4 explaining Jesus as the “Word” in relation to time, God, creation, and humanity, emphasizing his eternity, divinity, role in making all things, and bringing life and light, leading to fellowship.
John 1:1-4
This article is about Jesus as the superior High Priest in Hebrews: His once-for-all sacrifice for sin, His ongoing heavenly service with compassion and help for believers, and His continual intercession before God that brings grace, mercy, and confidence to draw near.
Hebrews 2:17–18; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:24
A devotional reflection on Jesus feeding the crowd, contrasting the disciples’ limited perspective with trust in God’s provision. It highlights giving what little you have, prayer for daily needs, and how small sacrifices can bless many.
Luke 9:16–17
The text examines the Greek term “anamnesis” in the New Testament, contrasting its use in Hebrews 10 as a recurring reminder of Israel’s sins with its use in the Lord’s Supper as remembrance of Jesus’ once-for-all sacrifice and forgiveness.
Luke 22:19; Hebrews 10:1-4
The text recounts the trial and crucifixion of Jesus, listing the accusations brought against Him and highlighting repeated testimonies from former opponents that He was innocent, righteous, the Son of God, and the King of the Jews.
Luke 23:47
The text explains the biblical meanings of “firstborn” and applies them to Christ: as Mary’s firstborn and as preeminent in creation, death, resurrection, his return in glory, and his place among many brothers in the Father’s house.
Colossians 1:15
The text reflects on Jesus praying all night before choosing the twelve disciples, highlighting his dependence on God. It encourages readers to take more time for prayer before major decisions, focusing on communion rather than the clock.
Luke 6:12
The text reflects on persevering prayer, especially at night, citing biblical figures who prayed at length and wrestled with God. It encourages pouring out burdens, lingering quietly to hear God, and interceding boldly for souls.
Luke 6:12; Lamentations 2:19
The text reflects on Psalm 102 as a messianic psalm, highlighting Jesus’ sense of dying young and the motif of “half the days” in the Psalms. It contrasts judgment on violent, deceitful people with Christ’s early death and its saving purpose.
Psalm 102:24; 55:23
The text interprets Psalm 16 as a prophecy of Jesus’ resurrection rather than David’s, arguing that the “faithful one” would not see decay. It cites Peter and Paul in Acts and links this to the gospel of Christ’s death, burial, and rising.
Psalm 16:8-11
This article is about Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane as the shadow of the cross falls over Him: His voluntary obedience, intense prayer (“Abba, Father… remove this cup”), and the disciples’ weakness. It explains why Gethsemane is unique yet distinct from Golgotha.
Matthew 26:39
A reflection on Luke 9:10–11 describing Jesus welcoming interruptions to rest in Bethsaida, serving the crowds with patience and balance, and urging readers to discern when to withdraw for time with God and when to help others.
Luke 9:10–11
The text reflects on Jesus’ and the early church’s persistent prayer, highlights examples of night-long intercession throughout church history, and encourages believers today to pray together more devotedly, even forming prayer groups in times of need.
Luke 6:12; Acts 1:14
The text reflects on the mocking of Jesus on the cross, arguing that he did not lack power but chose not to save himself in order to save others from sin, forming the basis for the call to believe in him for salvation.
Matthew 27:41-42
The text reflects on Luke 5:15–16, warning that ministry success can lead to self-reliance and neglected prayer. It contrasts this with Jesus, who withdrew to pray even as crowds sought Him, urging readers to seek fresh guidance through regular prayer.
Luke 5:15–16
The text links prayer with spiritual power, citing examples from Jesus, early Christians, and biblical writers. It argues that true awareness of weakness should lead to prayerful dependence on God, who answers with strength for faithful living.
Psalm 91:1
This article is about what Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane reveals—his longing for fellowship, true humanity, obedience, and submission to the Father—and what the disciples’ failure teaches us: heed warnings, don’t trust self, watch and pray, serve humbly, and hope in his coming reign.
Mt 26:36-46