How Faith Is Tested by Misunderstanding Faith is often described as trust in God, truth, or a higher purpose even when circumstances are unclear. One of the most challenging ways faith is tested is through misunderstanding—when intentions are misread, actions are misjudged, or truth is not immediately recognized by others….
Why Does Jesus Sometimes Challenge Faith First? 5 Faith is often described as simple trust, but in the teachings of Jesus, faith is not always treated as something that grows in comfort. In many biblical accounts, Jesus appears to challenge faith first before delivering help, healing, or miracles. This pattern…
How Does Jesus Strengthen Weak Faith? 5 Faith is central to Christian life, yet the Bible honestly acknowledges that faith is often fragile. Many believers experience doubt, fear, confusion, or spiritual weakness. The good news presented throughout the Gospels is that Jesus Christ does not reject weak faith—He strengthens it….
Why Does Jesus Emphasize Belief in Miracles? Introduction In the Gospels, miracles are not just displays of power but meaningful signs that point to deeper spiritual truths. Jesus repeatedly emphasizes belief when performing miracles, often linking healing, deliverance, and provision to faith. This emphasis raises an important question: why is…
Why Is Faith Sometimes Weak Among the Disciples? 6 Faith is one of the central themes in the Gospels, yet even those closest to Jesus—the disciples—often struggled with fear, doubt, and spiritual weakness. This raises an important question: why is faith sometimes weak among the disciples, even when they witnessed…
How Does the Paralytic Story Illustrate Faith? The story of the paralytic man healed by Jesus is one of the most powerful demonstrations of faith in the New Testament. Found in passages such as Mark 2:1–12, Matthew 9:1–8, and Luke 5:17–26, this event goes far beyond physical healing. It reveals…
Why Did Jesus Perform Miracles? 6 The miracles of Jesus Christ stand among the most powerful and memorable events recorded in the Gospels. From healing the sick to calming storms and raising the dead, these extraordinary acts were not simply displays of supernatural power. Instead, they carried deep spiritual meaning,…
6 Why Did Jesus Initially Resist Her Request? Introduction One of the most thought-provoking encounters in the Gospels is when Jesus initially appears to resist the request of a desperate woman seeking healing for her daughter. This moment, recorded in Matthew 15:21–28 and Mark 7:24–30, has been widely discussed by…
How Did Jesus Heal Her Daughter? The story of how Jesus healed a woman’s daughter is one of the most powerful accounts of faith, persistence, and divine compassion found in the New Testament. This miracle is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew 15:21–28 and Mark 7:24–30, where Jesus heals a…
How Was the Paralytic Lowered to Jesus? 7 The story of the paralytic lowered to Jesus is one of the most powerful demonstrations of faith, friendship, forgiveness, and divine authority recorded in the New Testament. This remarkable event shows how determined faith can overcome obstacles and how Jesus responds not…