New Testament: Gospels

「The high priest therefore asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his teaching.」

Is the Sermon on the Mount the law of the kingdom or an unattainable ideal?

How do Reformed and Catholic perspectives differ on the practical application of the Sermon on the Mount?

「and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.」

The essence of God is love; love originates from God and is manifested through Christ's sacrifice.

What spiritual lesson does the bridegroom's delay teach in the Parable of the Ten Virgins?

The prepared oil and vessels reveal how we are called to remain watchful and faithful while awaiting the Master's return.

「And he saith unto them, Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? But they held their peace.」

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

How does the Parable of the Good Samaritan challenge our definition of 'neighbor'?

From an unlikely stranger, we discover who truly is our neighbor—overcoming boundaries of religion and ethnicity.

「and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruits?」

Why was there no room for Mary in the Bethlehem inn, and what social realities does this reflect?

Examining the inn detail reveals first-century travel and hospitality culture at Jesus' birth

「And as they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away from the roots.」

What warning does the narrow gate and broad road parable offer to us today?

Meditating on Matthew 7:13-14 and the counter-cultural cost of choosing the narrow way of discipleship.

「and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah;」

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

Are we truly called to love our enemies, and how does that work in real life?

Considering Matthew 5:44 and practical ways to embody love toward those who oppose us.

「And he said, Are ye also even yet without understanding?」

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?

「They therefore cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him! Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.」

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

Why is the Parable of the Mustard Seed so surprising and counterintuitive?

The kingdom of heaven grows from the tiniest seed into a tree sheltering birds.

「Jesus therefore six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus raised from the dead.」

Jesus Christ as our intercessor before the Father, pleading for believers' sins and securing forgiveness.

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.

「And they went away and told it unto the rest: neither believed they them.」

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 he said unto him also, Be thou also over five cities.」

What spiritual lesson does the bridegroom's delay teach in the Parable of the Ten Virgins?

The prepared oil and vessels reveal how we are called to remain watchful and faithful while awaiting the Master's return.

「And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out.」

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

Why does the Sermon on the Mount begin with blessings but end with warnings?

From the Beatitudes to 'Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom,' what is the theological significance of this structure?

「and said unto him, art thou he that comes, or look we for another?」

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

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?

「Give us this day our daily bread.」

John emphasizes mutual love as the fundamental Christian command, originating from God and expressed in obedience to His commandments.

How does the Sermon on the Mount’s “do not worry about tomorrow” (Matthew 6:34) coexist with the Christian call to social justice?

Balancing the already and the not-yet of God’s kingdom.

「And he called unto him his twelve disciples, and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of disease and all manner of sickness.」

The doctrine that Jesus Christ truly became human, the central test of the Spirit of God.

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.

「It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.」

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

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), who is the "wounded one" lying beside you?

Break down barriers of religion and ethnicity to love our neighbor.

「So when Jesus came, he found that he had been in the tomb four days already.」

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.

Was the star followed by the Magi an astronomical event or a miracle?

From astronomical interpretation to theological meaning, exploring the nature of the Magi's star

「Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave a wife behind him, and leave no child, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.」

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?

「The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come all the way hither to draw.」

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

What did Jesus mean when He said He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it?

Is fulfilling the Law a deepening, a transformation, or something else entirely?

「And seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.」

'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.

「For this ointment might have been sold for above three hundred shillings, and given to the poor. And they murmured against her.」

Have we romanticized Christmas while overlooking the historical reality in Matthew and Luke?

Returning to the biblical details to consider the first-century setting of the nativity.

「And Peter answered, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, I will make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.」

On hating a brother and on divorce—how does Jesus raise the moral bar with 'lustful intent' and 'except for marital unfaithfulness'?

External compliance is pushed inward toward purity of heart, with relationships at the law's core.

「and all things that are mine are thine, and thine are mine: and I am glorified in them.」

How do the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount reflect the values of God's kingdom?

From 'Blessed are the poor in spirit' to 'Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness,' what kind of kingdom ethics do the Beatitudes reveal?

「What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.」

Specifically the name of Jesus Christ, the foundation and motivation for missionary service, for which believers labor.

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?