If we claim to follow Jesus, we must take seriously His command to love and serve the least among us.

While we may be comfortable with Jesus as the Savior who forgives our sins, the real challenge is in yielding to His authority over every area of our lives, not just the parts we find convenient.

The disciples' struggle in the storm is a reminder that, even when we face overwhelming challenges, Jesus is with us and capable of bringing peace in the midst of turmoil.

As we face our own daily routines, we are called to recognize the possibility that God might use us to bring transformation and hope to those around us, just as He did with the resurrection.

Imagine the scene of Jesus ascending the mountain to teach, echoing the moment when Moses went up to receive the Ten Commandments. But this time, a new message emerges—one of grace, blessing, and a new way to live in the kingdom of God.

The Israelites' repeated failures to obey God’s commandments serve as a backdrop to Jesus’ obedience, where He exemplifies the power of doing God’s word, even in the face of temptation.

Just as Moses led God’s people out of Egypt, Jesus came to bring spiritual deliverance. Matthew’s gospel bridges the Old and New Testament, showing how Jesus fulfills the promises made to Israel, revealing God's grand plan for redemption.

Jesus' role as the “Lamb of God” is announced by John the Baptist, setting the stage for Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, fulfilling the meaning of Passover through His death on the cross.

This Christmas, we are invited to answer Jesus’ prayer by striving for unity in the body of Christ, letting our love and oneness make His presence visible to the world around us.

When the twins returned, Alice discovered Jesus under the couch, illustrating how, like in life, sometimes we need to seek God intentionally to rediscover His presence.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus and await His return, we can relate to the Israelites’ longing for deliverance and the sense of waiting that often makes our hope feel distant, yet we know Jesus will return to restore all things.

In the midst of Christmas traditions like writing letters to Santa, we are reminded that prayer is not a wish list but a deep connection with our Creator, as taught by Jesus.

While it's natural to seek perfect gifts for loved ones, James reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from God, who offers the ultimate gift of salvation through Jesus.

In times of fatigue and struggle, we can trust that Jesus sees our challenges from afar and will always arrive in time to offer comfort, rescue, and calm the storms in our lives.

Our discipleship is a process that leads to becoming more and more like Jesus so that our witness is a more clear reflection of God to others.

The essence of Job’s words is this: whatever you are facing today is not the end. Whatever the obstacles, whatever the health crisis, whatever the financial mess, however damaged the relationship, however high the mountain to climb, whatever we face currently, is not the end of our story.

We should always pray and never lose heart because God has already demonstrated his faithfulness to us over and over again.

Greatness equals servanthood in the kingdom of God. Being first is not and is never the goal.

Jesus doesn't need us to perform his miracles. He just needs our courage and our obedience.

The gospel is born and bathed in mystery. At Christmas, let’s not take the wonder for granted.