Gethsemane/Golgotha

「And he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition?」

'Do not think I have come to abolish the Law and the Prophets'—how does Jesus understand the relationship between the Old and New Covenants?

To fulfill is not to abolish, but to lead the law's deepest intent to its fullness.

「And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:」

Refers to false teachers who deny the incarnation of Jesus Christ, a sign of the antichrist; believers must discern and avoid them.

In the Parable of the Sower (Luke 8), which of the four soils most resembles us?

Luke 8's four soils act as a mirror reflecting the hearer's inner condition.

「Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.」

The doctrine of Christ, the truth about his identity and work, which believers must hold fast, or else they have not God; crucial for salvation.

Does Jesus' teaching 'do not worry about your life' mean neglecting practical responsibilities?

How does the 'do not worry' teaching in Matthew 6 balance faith with real-life responsibilities?

「And he gave them leave. And the unclean spirits came out, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the sea, in number about two thousand; and they were drowned in the sea.」

Does Jesus' command 'do not worry about your life' mean Christians should not work hard?

Examining Matthew 6:25-34 to discern how trust in God coexists with diligent responsibility.

「And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;」

How does the Parable of the Good Samaritan颠覆 who counts as a neighbor?

Priests pass by; the despised Samaritan stops to bind the wounds.

「And he said, A certain man had two sons:」

Believers must discern the origin of spirits to confirm they are from God and guard against false prophets.

What dual meaning does 'the narrow gate and narrow road' carry regarding salvation and the cost of discipleship?

Though the gate is narrow and the road difficult, it leads to life—let us ponder the meaning of this path together.

「And behold, men bring on a bed a man that was palsied: and they sought to bring him in, and to lay him before him.」

The commandment given by God through Christ, centered on mutual love, which believers must obey, an unchanging command from the beginning.

Why did Peter begin to sink when he walked on water? (Matthew 14:28-31)

Exploring the tension between faith and doubt—how does Peter's experience reflect our faith today?

「For I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.」

In John's epistles, truth is a central concept referring to God's revealed reality and the faithful living of believers.

Why did Jesus deliberately delay for two days before raising Lazarus?

In the darkest moment, Jesus said, 'This illness does not lead to death; it is for God's glory.' What purpose lies behind God's delay?

「And Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, Crucify him.」

Selfless love originating from God, demonstrated in hospitality and service to brothers, a hallmark of Christian fellowship.

Why did Jesus use so many parables to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven in Matthew 13?

Matthew 13 records seven kingdom parables back-to-back—yet the disciples still asked why.

「And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.」

John's self-designation, denoting a spiritually mature leader in the church with teaching authority and pastoral care.

What did Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine at Cana signify to the disciples? (John 2:1-11)

As Jesus' first public miracle, how did it reveal His glory and build the disciples' faith?

「But they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.」

When the disciples woke Jesus in the storm, why did He rebuke them for their little faith?

Jesus was still in the boat, yet the storm seemed overwhelming. In our storms, can we also experience His presence and peace?

「To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.」

The spirit that denies Jesus Christ come in the flesh, representing end-time opposition to Christ.

How does 'Do not worry about tomorrow' balance with planning and taking responsibility in real life?

Trust and diligence may seem in tension, yet Jesus unites them perfectly—let us learn together.

「Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such: what then sayest thou of her?」

The new life believers receive through faith in Christ, enabling them to love God and overcome the world.

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15), does the father represent God the Father?

Two sons, one father—the triangular dynamic of this parable invites reflection.

「And they forgot to take bread; and they had not in the boat with them more than one loaf.」

Symbolizes God's holiness, truth, and goodness; walking in the light brings fellowship with God and cleansing by Jesus' blood.

How does Matthew 5:9 'Blessed are the peacemakers' transform us amid conflict?

Peace is not passive silence but active restoration of broken bonds.

「It is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his own garden; and it grew, and became a tree; and the birds of the heaven lodged in the branches thereof.」

Conduct consistent with the truth of the faith, a source of joy for John and a mark of genuine discipleship.

Why is Jesus turning water into wine called a 'sign' rather than just a miracle?

This was Jesus' first miracle, which John intentionally recorded. Through this sign, let's explore the glorious identity Christ revealed.

「But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.」

The Spirit, water, and blood jointly testify to Jesus Christ as the Son of God, agreeing in one.

How do the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount redefine our understanding of what it means to be 'blessed'?

From mourning to meekness to persecution for righteousness, Jesus flips the world's logic of happiness.

「Wherefore whatsoever ye have said in the darkness shall be heard in the light; and what ye have spoken in the ear in the inner chambers shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.」

What does 'daily bread' in the Lord's Prayer teach us about dependence on God?

Do we actually pray for bread, or rush past it? What kind of life does this line shape?

「Woe Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.」

A believer who cooperates and labors together with others in the ministry of spreading the truth.

How does the Parable of the Sower reveal the different conditions of the human heart?

Exploring how the seed of truth grows or withers in different soils of the heart, as Jesus illustrates the varied responses to God's word.

「And Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.」

What do the four soils in the Parable of the Sower represent about the human heart?

Seed falls on four soils; Jesus explains this as four responses to God's word.

「And for this cause the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the sabbath.」

How does the Magi's visit reveal Jesus as a light for all nations?

In Matthew 2, the Gentile Magi are the first to recognize this newborn King.

「And it came to pass, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him.」

An act or state of lawlessness against God's law, requiring confession and forgiveness through the blood of Jesus.

What contemporary relevance does 'laying up treasures in heaven' have today?

In an age of consumerism, how does Jesus' teaching on true wealth challenge our values?

「He saith unto him, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,」

Believers graciously adopted by God's love, bearing the identity of His children and hoping to be like Christ.

When the disciples woke Jesus in the storm, why did He rebuke them for their little faith?

Jesus was still in the boat, yet the storm seemed overwhelming. In our storms, can we also experience His presence and peace?

「And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.」

Christ's atoning sacrifice that appeases God's righteous wrath for our sins, demonstrating God's love.

Why did the disciples and Pharisees react so differently to the healing of the man born blind?

This miracle provoked two responses—seeking truth or resisting it. When facing Jesus today, which kind of person are we more like?

「Now when he was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.」

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15), what do the two sons each symbolize?

Reflect on the elder and younger son and the father's mercy.