Posts with the tag “offering”

"And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’ Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions." – Mark 10:21-22 Are you really willing to follow Jesus no matter what? The rich young ruler in Mark 10 thought he was ready. He cam...  Read More

"When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, 'Woman, here is your son.'" - John 19:26   As Jesus hung on the cross, bearing the weight of the world's sins, His eyes fell upon His mother, Mary, and the disciple whom He loved. In the midst of His agony, He didn't forget His earthly responsibilities. Instead, He demonstrated profound compassion by ...  Read More

"Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, 'Abraham!' 'Here I am,' he replied." - Genesis 22:1   When the word "sacrifice" is mentioned, it invariably brings to mind the poignant tale of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22. This narrative doesn't just illustrate the concept of sacrifice; it delves into the depths of faith, trust, and obedience. At the outset of this account, God calls upon...  Read More