In this familiar story Jesus is both the known and unknown. He is instantly recognized for who he is by the demons and yet he is a mysterious stranger for…
Romans 5:1–8:39 is Paul’s understanding of the life of believers. We live in an interim between Christ’s resurrection triumph and Christ’s completion of the work that has been begun in…
A little known passage from Numbers shares about the power of the Holy Spirit given to prophets Eldad and Medad, which sheds some light on the powerful story of Pentecost.…
The ascension of Christ marked the conclusion of His ministry on earth and His bodily presence. It also exalted Him to the right hand of the Father. At the same…
In this passage (Jesus’ farewell discourse) Jesus says that he and the Father will come and make their dwelling with those who love him and keep his word. The emphasis…
Today, we are reading the conclusion of the story of Peter and Cornelius which appears in the previous chapter. It’s a story that could be taken as encapsulating the grand…
Upon Tabitha’s death, the disciples in Joppa, knowing that Peter is in the vicinity, send for him. Peter is greeted by mourners and recipients of Tabitha’s good works with evidence…
John gives us a story of a dark night of fishing failure that is interrupted, transformed by Jesus into a story of great abundance. When the disciples dare to do…
John tells us about Thomas’ reluctance to believe his fellow disciples. It’s rather amazing that though Thomas and his fellow disciples have doubts, confusion, and fear, it is to them—in…
The tomb is empty. The resurrection of Jesus makes the gospel story not merely a great experience to read but a life-changing power. Apart from the resurrection, Jesus was just…