New Testament: Gospels

「Again therefore he asked them, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.」

Why does the hidden treasure in Matthew 13:44 compel someone to sell all they have with joy?

A buried treasure worth more than everything—how does the parable upend common sense?

「saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses seat:」

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

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.

「And he charged them much that they should not make him known.」

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

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 when they bring you before the synagogues, and the rulers, and the authorities, be not anxious how or what ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:」

What is the tension and balance between 'do not worry about tomorrow' and 'seek first his kingdom and his righteousness'?

Casting off anxiety is not laziness, but reordering present life around eternal priority.

「and he would not suffer that any man should carry a vessel through the temple.」

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.

「He when he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.」

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

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.

「But ye say, whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, That wherewith thou mightest have been profited by me is given to God;」

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

「Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.」

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

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?

「Jesus therefore said, Suffer her to keep it against the day of my burying.」

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

What does Mary's obedience teach us about faith today?

Reflecting on Mary's 'let it be done unto me' as a model of faithful surrender.

「She went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept.」

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 when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house.」

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.

「And five of them were foolish, and five were wise.」

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

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.

「For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.」

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

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.

「But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.」

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

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?

「Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.」

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

Why does the master forbid pulling up the weeds in the Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13)?

Consider the relationship between final judgment and present patience.

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

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

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?

「Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.」

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.

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?

「This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?」

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.

「The woman answered and said unto him, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou saidst well, I have no husband:」

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

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 it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.」

What does Jesus expect of his disciples when he calls them the 'salt of the earth' and the 'light of the world'?

If salt loses its taste or light is hidden, the disciple's identity and mission collapse.

「And he said unto them, It is one of the twelve, he that dippeth with me in the dish.」

In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), what do the four types of soil represent?

Explore how four kinds of hearts respond differently to the gospel.

「And Jesus rebuked him; and the demon went out of him: and the boy was cured from that hour.」

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.

「As thou didst send me into the world, even so sent I them into the world.」

Why does Jesus begin the Sermon on the Mount by addressing 'the poor in spirit'?

Exploring Matthew 5:3 and what it means to acknowledge spiritual emptiness as the gateway to the kingdom.

「And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.」

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

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?