Tag: faith
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Jesus Feeds Over 5,000 People
In John 6:10-15, Jesus feeds over 5,000 people with 5 loaves and 2 fish, revealing His divine power and provision. Despite the crowd seeking to make Him king, Jesus withdraws to fulfill His ultimate mission, teaching us to trust in His plans, serve faithfully, and pray without ceasing, acknowledging His limitless power and love.
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Jesus Tests His Disciples
This passage from John 6:5-9 depicts Jesus’ compassion for the crowds, despite His weariness. He tests Philip, demonstrating His divine initiative and authority. The insufficiency of resources is an opportunity for faith and reliance on Jesus, who provides beyond what we can imagine. We are called to faithful service and reliance on Him.
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Jesus Heals the Sick and Ascends a Mountain
In John 6:1-4, Jesus crosses the Sea of Galilee to a mountain with his disciples close to the Passover feast. The passage also discusses the populace’s interest in Jesus’ miraculous healings and the significance of the upcoming Passover. It prompts reflection on our motives for following Jesus and the parallel between Passover in Moses’ time…
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Sorrow Upon Sorrow
This poem expresses the pervasive suffering and sorrow in the world, but also offers hope and comfort through faith in Jesus. It emphasizes the victory over despair and the promise of joy through belief in Christ, who overcame darkness and suffering, offering a steadfast anchor for the soul and the ultimate triumph over death.
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Boaz’s Kindness and Ruth’s Hard Work
This passage from Ruth 2:14-18 shows Boaz’s generosity and hospitality towards Ruth, providing her with ample food and instructing his servants to leave extra grain for her to glean. This reflects Jesus’ abundant and selfless kindness towards us, inspiring us to show generosity and kindness to others in response to His love and blessings in…
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Boaz Sees Ruth’s Beautiful Character
Boaz compassionately directs Ruth to glean in his fields, providing protection and provisions for her. Ruth expresses gratitude for his kindness, and Boaz commends her loyalty and encourages her in her new faith. Boaz’s selfless care for Ruth mirrors Jesus’ love and protection, inspiring us to seek refuge under His wings.
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He Has Swallowed Up Death
This poem expresses the glory of Jesus as the conqueror of death and the one who offers salvation. It highlights the grace and love of God in providing a way for humanity to be saved through Jesus’ sacrifice. It emphasizes trust in Jesus and the promise of redemption for those who believe in him, emphasizing…
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A Young Widow in a Rich Man’s Field
This passage from Ruth 2:1-7 depicts the arrival of Naomi and Ruth in Bethlehem, where Ruth decides to glean in the fields to provide for them. She unknowingly ends up in the field of Boaz, a prominent man related to Naomi. Boaz shows kindness, acknowledging Yahweh’s authority. Ruth’s admirable sacrifice and Boaz’s honorable character reflect…
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Jesus Will Not Accuse Nor Excuse
In John 5:41–47, Jesus confronts the Jewish religious leaders, stating that they seek human glory rather than God’s, hindering their ability to believe in Him. He rebukes their reliance on Moses’ law as salvation, emphasizing that Moses wrote of Him. This challenges readers to seek God’s glory and sincerely believe in Jesus for eternal life.
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The Five Witnesses of Jesus
Jesus explains that He is not the only one to testify of his identity as the Son of God; John the Baptist, God the Father, Jesus’ miraculous works, and the Scriptures also testify. These multiple witnesses confirm His authority to give life and execute judgment. He emphasizes the significance of these testimonies for salvation, challenging…
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