New Testament: Gospels

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

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.

「But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.」

Jesus says "do not resist evil" in the Sermon on the Mount — does this contradict the Old Testament lex talionis?

Abolition, fulfillment, or a higher standard of justice?

「And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judaea,」

Jesus says "do not resist evil" in the Sermon on the Mount — does this contradict the Old Testament lex talionis?

Abolition, fulfillment, or a higher standard of justice?

「And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.」

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 the chief priests and the scribes heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, for all the multitude was astonished at his teaching.」

What impact did Lazarus' resurrection have on the Jewish leaders of that time? (John 11:45-53)

A great miracle paradoxically triggered the plot to kill Jesus—what truth about the human heart does this reveal?

「And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.」

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.

「he shall not honor his father. And ye have made void the word of God because of your tradition.」

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.

「When Pilate therefore heard this saying, he was the more afraid;」

Jesus said, 'You are the salt of the earth.' How can Christians function as 'salt' in contemporary society?

If salt loses its flavor, how shall it season? Let us explore the influence of disciples in a corrupt generation.

「The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare witness.」

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 he saith unto them, Be not amazed: ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him!」

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 another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I kept laid up in a napkin:」

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?

「Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.」

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?

「And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?」

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.

「But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:」

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?

「Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;」

How do the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount embody the values of the Kingdom of Heaven?

Poor in spirit, mourning, meekness… behind each character lies a mystery of God's Kingdom. Let us reflect together.

「And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, with a loud voice glorifying God;」

Jesus said, 'You are the salt of the earth.' How can Christians function as 'salt' in contemporary society?

If salt loses its flavor, how shall it season? Let us explore the influence of disciples in a corrupt generation.

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

Why were the shepherds keeping watch over their flocks the first to receive news of the Savior's birth?

How shepherds at the margins of society became the first witnesses of the Savior's birth

「And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruits of the vineyard.」

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?

「and Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour.」

What does 'believe in him' specifically mean in John 3:16?

This is the most famous verse in the New Testament, but the content and depth of 'believe' are often debated.

「But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.」

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

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

「Now after two days was the feast of the passover and the unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him with subtlety, and kill him:」

What is the practical difference between the wise and foolish builders in Jesus' closing parable?

Both built, both listened—yet the结局 differed utterly. Where does the real divide lie?

「And he saith unto them, Because of your little faith: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.」

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.

「for the words which thou gavest me I have given unto them; and they received them, and knew of a truth that I came forth from thee, and they believed that thou didst send me.」

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?

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

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.