Jesus Walks on the Water (John 6:16-21)
Jesus Walks on the Water (John 6:16-21)
In John 6:16–21, the narrative follows the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. This passage describes an event where Jesus' disciples go down to the Sea of Galilee, board a boat, and start crossing over to Capernaum. It is evening, and Jesus has not yet joined them. As they are crossing, the sea...
Latin: Frequency Vocabulary (19-10 Occurrences)
The exercise contains words that occur between 19 to 10 times in the Bible. Mastering this vocabulary will increase your ability for a more fluent reading of the Bible in the Latin language.
People names in the New Testament
The New Testament features an array of names that have had a profound influence on Western culture and beyond. These names are not only significant for their religious connotations but also for their historical and cultural impact. Here is a brief overview of some of the key names from the New...
Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
Matthew 25:14-30 communicates a significant theological message about the importance of utilizing one's gifts and resources to glorify God and serve others. In the parable, a master entrusts his servants with varying amounts of talents (an ancient unit of currency) before going on a journey. Upon...
Judge Othniel (Judges 3:8-11)
Othniel (עָתְנִיאֵל בֶּן קְנַז, Otniel ben Kenaz) was the first of the judges of Israel. The name Othniel can be interpreted as „Protector of God“ or „Protection (is) God“. Some time after the death of Joshua, the Israelites once again turned to sin and fell under the subjection of...
Believers Had Everything in Common (Acts 4:32-37)
This brief comment, on the way how the believers shared their possessions, pictures the social order in the early Christian community. This order is no doubt influenced by the fervent expectation of the coming of the kingdom of God.
The First Disciples of Jesus (Mark 1:14-20)
Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God which is based on repentance and faith. The story, at this point, focuses on Jesus calling his first disciples, Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, and John, to follow him and become "fishers of men."