Welcome to Jesus According to Jesus
A direct welcome to Jesus According to Jesus: no labels, no spin, just Jesus’ own words about meaning, sin, forgiveness, judgment, and eternal life.
Read MoreThe Edge of Eternity
September’s Wisdom Keys confront readers with the reality of eternity: the soul, judgment, the narrow gate, and Jesus as the resurrection and the life.
Read MoreWhat Did Jesus Mean by “Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit Will Not Be Forgiven”?
Jesus was warning about a hardened, deliberate rejection of the Holy Spirit’s testimony to Him—so extreme that God’s liberating work is knowingly called satanic. The danger is not an accidental phrase or an intrusive thought, but persistent resistance to…
Read MoreThe Centurion at the Cross: The Soldier Who Saw Who Jesus Was
The centurion stood near the crucifixion as part of the Roman execution detail. He had likely seen condemned men die before. Jesus appeared to be another prisoner under imperial power. Darkness covered the land. Jesus cried out, breathed His last, and…
Read MoreWhat Did Jesus Mean by “The Kingdom of God Belongs to Such as These”?
Jesus declared that God’s Kingdom belongs to those who receive it as dependent recipients rather than entitled achievers. He also directly affirmed the worth and welcome of children whom His disciples treated as interruptions.
Read MoreJoseph of Arimathea: The Hidden Disciple Who Stepped Forward After the Cross
Joseph of Arimathea was wealthy, respected, and a member of the council. Luke says he had not consented to the council's decision against Jesus. John describes him as a secret disciple because he feared the Jewish leaders. After Jesus died, Joseph did…
Read MoreWhat Did Jesus Mean by “Unless You Turn and Become Like Children”?
Jesus was not praising childishness or innocence. He was demanding a reversal from status-seeking pride to the lowliness, dependence, and lack of social rank represented by a child in the ancient world.
Read MoreThe Rest Your Striving Cannot Give
August’s Wisdom Keys call the weary to come to Jesus, take His yoke, trust the Father, and receive the rest that striving can never give.
Read MoreThe Risen Christ Who Opened the Scriptures
A closing Passion Week article on the forty days after the resurrection, when Jesus opened the Scriptures, commissioned witnesses, promised the Spirit, and launched Gospel proclamation.
Read MoreThe Grave Could Not Hold the One Who Holds All Things
On Resurrection Sunday, the empty tomb reveals God's public verdict on Jesus: the crucified One is alive, Lord, and calling every heart to respond.
Read MoreWhen the Word of Jesus Lies Buried
On Holy Saturday, Jesus lies buried and His words are tested in silence, reminding us that the silence of God is not the absence of God.
Read MoreBehold the Man. Behold Your King. Behold Your Substitute.
On Good Friday, Jesus stands condemned by human courts while revealing the place where justice and mercy meet: the cross of the crucified King and Substitute.
Read MoreWill You Go, or Just Watch?
July’s Wisdom Keys confront passive faith with the command of the risen Jesus: follow, go, make disciples, bear witness, and trust His presence in the mission.
Read MoreNo One Takes His Life — He Gives It
On Thursday of Passion Week, Jesus washes feet, gives the bread and cup, surrenders in Gethsemane, and shows that no one takes His life—He gives it.
Read MoreThirty Pieces of Silver or Everything You Have
On Wednesday of Passion Week, Mary’s costly worship and Judas’s betrayal force the question every reader must answer: what is Jesus worth to you?
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