The Lord Jesus Gave Peter the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, Why Did the Lord Approve of Peter’s Faith?

In Matthew 16:18-19 the Lord Jesus said: “And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever you shall b...

After My Friend Becomes My Rival …

By Anqi Morning sunshine quietly came into Anqi’s room through the French window and warmed the whole room. Anqi went to the window and opened it, greeted by a whiff of fresh air. She looked up at the bright sky with a smile, feeling much more at ease. A ni...

Why Most Jewish People Followed the Pharisees in Condemning the Lord Jesus

A couple of days ago, I saw the following scriptures: “But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus” (Matthew 27:20), and “When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was ...

Bible Verses–Psalm 62:1–2

Truly my soul waits on God: from him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.

Bible Verses–Revelation 21:18-26

And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like to clear glass. And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, ...

Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel

Jacob Meets Rachel – Genesis 29 1 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east. 2 And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, see, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered th...

Bible Verse–Psalm 139:13-16

For you have possessed my reins: you have covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well. My substance was not hid from you, when I was made in secret, and...