Jesus, the Galilean, is always surprising us and doing the unexpected. He embodies the paradox of consistency and creativity, being trustworthy and true, yet inventive and unbounded. Jesus operates on his Father's timetable, awaiting the opportune moment to reveal himself. He connects the dots between the wilderness provisions of God, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the giving of the Spirit in himself. [... more]

Pontius Pilate's handling of Jesus is a pivotal moment in history, revealing his passive, fearful, and ultimately doomed attempts to navigate the complexities of Roman justice and the claims of Jesus Christ, who remains silent in the face of accusations and torture, fulfilling prophecy and defying human expectations. [... more]

Jesus breaks his silence before the high priest, declaring his kingship and messianic identity, referencing Old Testament prophecies and the Jewish expectation of messiahship. He informs the high priest that he will be glorified and vindicated, referencing his resurrection and ascension. The high priest and the Sanhedrin condemn Jesus to death, despite his declaration of truth. [... more]

Jesus' Galilean ministry is marked by sovereign selection of his apostolic group, where he chooses ordinary men to be his disciples and train them for ministry, demonstrating God's sovereignty and faithfulness in using the weak and imperfect to accomplish great things. [... more]

Living a Christian life according to God's design commends the gospel and attracts others to Jesus. Peter's letter in 1 Peter emphasizes the importance of harmony and sympathy among God's people, demonstrating how these qualities can be achieved through a commitment to Christ and his Word. [... more]

The day of Pentecost marked the birthday of the church, with 120 people filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in known languages to get the attention of outsiders. This event is an atypical, non-repeatable occurrence, where the Holy Spirit gave gifts to believers, including prophecy, healing, and miracle working. The gift of tongues in Acts 2 is different from the gift of tongues in 1 Corinthians 14, with the former being understandable languages and the latter being unable to understand without a special gift of interpretation. [... more]

The story of Peter's fall and restoration serves as a powerful example of God's commitment to his people, demonstrating that falling away from the Lord is not a permanent condition. Peter's denial of Jesus, a form of apostasy, is a warning to believers to publicly acknowledge their identity as followers of Christ and to live out their faith in reality. [... more]

Jesus Christ confronts the chief priests, scribes, and elders in the Temple, questioning their authority and rebuking their corruption, as he teaches from the book of Mark and connects with scripture, ultimately putting them on defense with a question about the baptism of John. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll presents a message titled Life Lessons We Learn from Children, highlighting the importance of humility and the value of children, as Jesus teaches the disciples about the kingdom of heaven and the dangers of pride. [... more]

Jesus' response to his disciples' request to send the crowd away is a lesson in divine compassion and the multiplication of resources. He teaches the crowd about the kingdom of God and feeds them with five loaves and two fish, demonstrating his power and identity as the Shepherd of Israel and the King of the kingdom of God. [... more]

A film titled Before the Wrath explores the importance of eschatology and the rapture in the Bible, shedding new light on the Galilean wedding customs and their connection to the end times. The film aims to reignite hope and unity among Christians and provide a powerful tool for witnessing to non-believers. [... more]