Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus was in constant friction with people, whether they be Pharisees – leaders of the synagogue, upholders of the law of God – , doctors of the law, commoners or even his own siblings and family. Coming in contact with Jesus never left anyone indifferent; an encounter with Jesus alwaysContinue reading “The opposition of the kingdom of heaven”
Monthly Archives: July 2021
The compassion of God.
As I read the gospels (Matthew, Luke, Mark and John), I am amazed at how much of Jesus’ life is a reflection of God. In Jesus, the world was able to see God, comprehend God, demystify God, show His character. Jesus made the ‘idea’ of God possible, what others had complicated, he simplified; what othersContinue reading “The compassion of God.”
The beauty of witnesses.
I have recently begun to read the New Testament’s synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) as well as the book of John and they have been very enlightening so far. I have come to appreciate the different perspectives that Matthew, Mark, Luke and John bring while exposing the life of Jesus. It is fascinating howContinue reading “The beauty of witnesses.”
Standing Out
It is so interesting that a thing that stands out does so because it is different than the other things it is placed with. When a person stands out, he or she is displays something different than the others. There is something that distinguishes that person from the mass. It could be their character, itContinue reading “Standing Out”