得人如得魚

In the Gospel of Luke, some miracles are not found in the other Gospels. Luke 5 contains one such account: Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret (Galilee), and the people were crowding around Him to hear the word of God. He saw two boats at the water’s edge, and the fishermen had just […]

耶穌和撒馬利亞婦人

In John 4:3, “He left Judea and went back once more to Galilee.” The shortest route from Judea to Galilee was through Samaria, taking only three days. Typically, Jews chose two other routes to avoid the Samaritans, whom they disliked (Luke 9:53). However, “Galileans traditionally passed through Samaria on their way to the Holy City […]

按手禮

In the worship services of many churches, believers often experience the ritual or practice of the laying on of hands. Sometimes, it is part of the ordination ceremony for a pastor or elder; other times, it is a form of prayer used in more charismatic gatherings. Throughout the Bible, the laying on of hands is […]

尼哥底母

In the New Testament, Nicodemus was different from those who believed in Jesus after seeing His miracles; he genuinely sought the truth. As a Pharisee, Nicodemus belonged to the most influential Jewish religious sect of the time, zealous for the traditions of his ancestors. He was also a member of the Sanhedrin (the supreme council), […]

彌賽亞

The Hebrew word for Messiah is Mashiach (מָשִׁיחַ), meaning “anointed one.” In Jewish tradition, anointing with oil was a ritual that elevated individuals designated for specific roles, such as priests, kings, or even prophets like Elisha. The Messiah in Judaism possesses the characteristics of a priest, a prophet, and a king. He will transform the […]

八福

The terms “The Eight Beatitudes” and “The Sermon on the Mount” are not found in the Bible itself. They refer to the teachings Jesus gave to a large crowd from various places when He first began His ministry, sitting on a mountain in the wilderness. He spoke about what true blessedness is. The eight beatitudes […]

以馬內利

Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל‎) is a Hebrew word that means “God with us.” It’s a compound of two Hebrew words: El (אֵל), meaning “God,” and immanu (עִמָּנוּ), meaning “with us.” This name appears a few times in the Old Testament (Isaiah 7:14 and Isaiah 8:8) and once in the New Testament (Matthew 1:23). More than 700 years […]

水變酒的神蹟

The turning of water into wine was the first miracle Jesus performed during His ministry. It took place in Cana, a town located about 14 kilometers northeast of Nazareth, which was also the hometown of Nathanael. A wedding feast was being held there, and Jesus’ mother was present. Jesus and His disciples were also invited. […]

成聖

Sanctification means to become holy. Literally, it means “to set apart for a special purpose,” which is synonymous with “to make holy.” The Bible mentions sanctification hundreds of times, sometimes translated as “holy,” “holiness,” or “to be made holy.” All of these terms mean “to be set apart,” “to be separated from sin,” and “to […]

施洗約翰之死

John the Baptist was a relative of Jesus (Luke 1:36). He prepared the way for Jesus’ ministry (Matthew 3:1–3), proclaiming Him as the Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah, and the Savior who would take away the sins of the world (John 1:29-31). In the first year after Jesus’ baptism, He ministered in Judea and […]