Advent Reading Plan: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 One thing I’ve always found interesting about the Christmas story in the Bible is how God foretells Jesus’ birth in different ways with both Mary and Joseph. In Luke 1:26-38, Mary is visited by an angel. The angel told her “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have foundContinue reading “Advent Week 2: How to Hear From God”
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How to Pray
Article Summary The Church of the Pater Noster in Jerusalem is where Jesus is believed to have taught the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer is displayed in over 100 languages at the site and serves as a model for Christians. By incorporating the attitudes of relationship, worship, obedience, dependence, forgiveness, and guidance into your own prayers,Continue reading “How to Pray”
Holy Monday: Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
Holy Week Reading Plan: Matthew 21:18-46 In Matthew 21:18-22 there is this peculiar story about Jesus cursing a fig tree. Verses 18-19 reads: Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothingContinue reading “Holy Monday: Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?”
Why is Holy Week Important // Holy Week Bible Reading Plan
What is Holy Week? Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter and Resurrection Sunday. It begins with Jesus entering Jerusalem and ends with His Resurrection. Why is Holy Week Important? Holy Week is an important part of Christian faith and theology. It commemorates Jesus’ final days of His earthly ministry. Even though theContinue reading “Why is Holy Week Important // Holy Week Bible Reading Plan”
How Many Miracles Did Jesus Perform in the Bible?
There are 23 healing miracles and 3 resurrection miracles documented between the four Gospels. This list is just the healing and resurrection miracles. It doesn’t include the miraculous signs Jesus performed, such as turning water into wine (John 2:1-11). There were also miracles and miraculous signs that were undocumented. John concluded his Gospel by stating:Continue reading “How Many Miracles Did Jesus Perform in the Bible?”
5 Ways to Encounter Jesus
When we look at the leadership of Jesus, we see He was present. Another name for Jesus is “Immanuel.” This means “God with us” (NIV, Matthew 1:22). While Jesus is no longer physically present with us as a man, we can still encounter Him today. There are five ways that we can encounter Jesus’ presenceContinue reading “5 Ways to Encounter Jesus”
Nick Chellsen 