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Scripture Focus : Mark 3 Mark 3 reminds us that Jesus was not distant or emotionless—He felt deeply. In Mark 3:5, we see that Jesus looked at the people with anger and grief because of the hardness of their hearts. His emotions were not rooted in selfishness or pride, but in His mission, His identity,…
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Scripture Focus : Mark 2 The story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2 deeply amazes me. The friends who carried him to Jesus showed a faith that truly moves mountains. They did not allow obstacles, crowds, or difficulty to stop them. Instead, they worked together and did everything they could to make sure their…
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Scripture Focus: Mark 1 In the first chapter of Mark, we see that the message of John the Baptist and the message of Jesus were the same: a call to repentance. Both proclaimed, “Repent and believe the Good News” (Mark 1:4, 15). The people were amazed at Jesus’ teaching because He spoke with authority, not…
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Scripture Focus: Matthew 28 As we end the book of Matthew, we are invited to reflect on how the story of Jesus does not end in death, but in resurrection and mission. Matthew 28 opens with a powerful contrast of emotions: the women were afraid, yet filled with joy (Matthew 28:8). They had witnessed suffering…
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Scripture Focus: Matthew 27 In Matthew 27, we see the weight of guilt, the power of fear, and the faithfulness of God’s plan unfolding before our eyes. When Judas realized that Jesus had been condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the religious leaders (Matthew 27:3). Yet instead…
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Scripture Focus: Matthew 26 As we enter Matthew 26, we are reminded that nothing is hidden from God. Even secret meetings and unseen plans are fully known to Him (Matthew 26:4). This truth brings both reverence and comfort to our hearts. God sees what happens in the open and what happens in the shadows. He…
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Scripture Focus: Matthew 25 In Matthew 25, Jesus speaks to us as the Bridegroom and invites us to reflect on how we are waiting for Him. We are the bride waiting for our Groom—but the question is not if we are waiting, it is how we are waiting. Jesus begins with the parable of the ten virgins and asks…
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Scripture Focus: Matthew 23;24 In Matthew 23, Jesus warns His disciples about religious leaders who speak with authority but fail to live out what they teach. He says, “Do what they tell you, but do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach” (Matthew 23:1–11). Their position gave them rank, but their…
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Scripture Focus: Matthew 21;22 In Matthew 21, Jesus fulfills what was written about Him as He enters Jerusalem, yet the disciples and the crowd struggle to fully understand what God is doing (Matthew 21:1–11). Though they witness prophecy unfolding before their eyes, confusion still surrounds Jesus’ mission. This reminds us that even when God is…
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Scripture Focus: Matthew 19;20 In Matthew 19, we meet the rich young man who comes to Jesus with an honest question: “All these I have kept. What do I still lack?” (Matthew 19:20). He had obeyed the commandments and lived a disciplined life, yet he still sensed that something was missing. Jesus then told him, “If you want…