Humiliation is a word we avoid. Yet Scripture teaches that Jesus chose it. Theologians refer to Christ’s humiliation when discussing more than just His incarnation. They mean His entire path of lowliness. This includes His suffering, death, burial, and descent into the depths for us. The Son of God willingly laid aside His divine privileges and entered … Continue reading When God Chose Humiliation
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Peace After Failure
LUKE 24:36–43 Our Lord appeared among his disciples with remarkably gracious words: “Peace to you” (v. 36). This greeting is all the more striking when we consider to whom it was spoken. Only days earlier, these men had forsaken him and fled. Their bold promises had collapsed into fear. One had denied him three times, … Continue reading Peace After Failure
The Savior Who Stoops to Strengthen Faith
JOHN 20:24–29 The humility of Christ is astounding. It was condescension enough that He took on flesh, suffered, died, and was buried. Yet after rising in glory, He stooped even lower—coming to a doubting disciple, inviting Thomas to touch His wounds. Such mercy should move us to adore and worship our Savior. Jesus’ words, “Do … Continue reading The Savior Who Stoops to Strengthen Faith
When Doubt Meets Mercy
JOHN 20:24–29 How gracious Christ is toward slow and struggling believers. Thomas refused to accept the united testimony of ten fellow disciples. He insisted on seeing and touching the risen Lord for himself. His stubborn unbelief could have justly earned rebuke—but Jesus responded with astonishing patience. A full week later, Christ returned, seemingly for Thomas … Continue reading When Doubt Meets Mercy
Grace for the Doubting: ‘My Brethren’
MATTHEW 28:8–10 Jesus first appeared to the women. For they were last at the cross, and first at the tomb. He entrusted them with the news of His resurrection. His first thought after rising in glory was for His scattered disciples. And His words are astonishing: “My brethren.” Though the disciples had failed, fled, and … Continue reading Grace for the Doubting: ‘My Brethren’
When Forgetful Hearts Hear the Risen Christ
LUKE 24:1–8 The angels at the empty tomb brought a message of comfort and courage. Matthew highlights their words: “Do not be afraid” (Matt. 28:5). Because Christ is risen, believers in every age have no reason to fear—not the last day, not judgment, not death itself. When Christ appears in glory and the world is … Continue reading When Forgetful Hearts Hear the Risen Christ
The Gaze that Brings Us Home
Luke 22:55–62 Luke alone records the moment after Peter’s third denial when “the Lord turned and looked at Peter.” Even surrounded by enemies and facing unjust suffering and death, Jesus still fixed His eyes on His failing disciple. It was a look filled not with anger, but with sorrowful mercy—a silent sermon Peter never forgot. … Continue reading The Gaze that Brings Us Home
A Betrayer’s Kiss
Matthew 26:47–56 In the moment of His betrayal, Jesus meets Judas not with recoil but with remarkable gentleness. The kiss meant to expose Him in the dark reveals instead the tenderness with which He had lived among His disciples. They knew Him as one who welcomed them close—as an elder Brother and a beloved Friend. … Continue reading A Betrayer’s Kiss
A Sanctified Will
MATTHEW 26:36–46 In Gethsemane, Jesus shows us what wholehearted surrender to the Father looks like. His prayer—“not as I will, but as You will” (v. 39)—is the pattern for every Christian life. Jesus Praying in the Garden Much of our unhappiness comes from an untamed, self-centered will. From infancy we insist on our own way, … Continue reading A Sanctified Will
The Lamb and His Betrayer
Luke 22:1–18 Judas Iscariot stands as a solemn warning to every follower of Christ. He walked with Jesus, heard His teaching, witnessed His miracles, and even preached in His name—yet his heart remained unchanged. Outwardly, he appeared genuine; inwardly, he was enslaved to sin. His tragic fall reminds us that proximity to Jesus is not … Continue reading The Lamb and His Betrayer
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