+ Jairus
The portrayal of Jairus in this story may seem unusual to some readers. You might even find it a bit unexpected. However, there are specific reasons for presenting him this way, as I have done in previous stories. In the past, the position…
The portrayal of Jairus in this story may seem unusual to some readers. You might even find it a bit unexpected. However, there are specific reasons for presenting him this way, as I have done in previous stories. In the past, the position…
As I wrote this story, the question that constantly weighed on my mind was, “Am I truly expressing the heart of God as revealed in Scripture?” While I tried to base most of the narrative on solid grounds, I know that my own perspective ine…
The events after the resurrection are recorded in the four Gospels, with each focusing on what they considered important. As with other parts, the chronological relationship is not clear due to this selective recording. Therefore, I cannot…
1. The Man on the Cross This person is not specifically named in the Bible. However, since he is referred to as a thief and was sentenced to crucifixion, it is highly likely that he was someone who had rebelled against Rome. Normally, ordi…
The image of Judas Iscariot I have portrayed so far may seem unfamiliar. Traditionally, he is described as someone who betrayed Jesus for money and then committed suicide out of guilt. However, this explanation alone leaves many questions …
Like many other events, the trial of Pilate also shows slight differences in the sequence of events among the Gospels. It seems that each Gospel writer arranged the order according to their own intentions. What truly matters is not which e…
To understand the Trinity, we must explore how the three persons can be one God. However, if we try to define it in terms of a specific form or method of union, we risk misunderstanding. The Trinity is about the relationship between the th…
Before explaining the Trinity, let’s begin with a basic understanding of God. 1. God is one and there is no other. “Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God. Yahweh is one.” (Deuteronomy 6:4, WEB) “that all the peoples of the earth may know that Ya…
On the night of the Last Supper, Jesus spoke words that included important teachings about the Trinity. Through these words, we can gain some understanding of the Trinity, although this doctrine is so complex that it is impossible to reach …
The order of the Last Supper varies slightly among the Gospels. Matthew and Mark mention that a disciple will betray Jesus before the communion service, while Luke describes the communion service first, followed by the announcement of the…
Most people agree that the Last Supper took place on Thursday evening. However, there are differing opinions on whether it was a Passover meal (Exodus 12). The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) describe the meal somewhat differen…
The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 and the parable of the minas in Luke 19 are very similar in content, but there are some notable differences in the details. First, the amount of money involved differs, and second, there is a differ…
1. Mary The story of a woman anointing Jesus with perfume appears in all four Gospels, but it is important to clarify the identity of this woman. In Matthew, Mark, and John, the event involving nard perfume just before Jesus’ entry into Je…
The saying, “It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God,” is so striking that many people remember the story of the rich young man. Since this passage is well known, it probab…
Peter, James, and John were the disciples whom Jesus took with Him whenever something significant happened. Whether it was when He raised Jairus’s daughter, when He went up the Mount of Transfiguration—believed to be either Mount Tabor or …
1. Repentance of John the Baptist The events in the previous and current chapters regarding John the Baptist’s repentance and his entry into the Kingdom of Heaven do not appear in the Bible. Only the questions from John’s disciples and Jes…
1. Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Among those who are not very familiar with the Bible, there are some who, upon reading this passage or Jesus’ words to the Syrophoenician woman (Matthew 15:24, Mark 7:27)…
I believe this statement of Jesus is among the most important in the Bible regarding salvation, as it clearly shows that salvation is under God’s sovereignty. As I mentioned earlier, salvation is not achieved through any human action. Whil…
1. Sermon on the Mount The Sermon on the Mount featured in this story is found in Matthew 5–7 and also in Luke 6. While these two accounts are similar, there are notable differences. However, the main message is largely the same, and many …