Preparing His disciples for what is yet to come, Jesus said: “whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matt. 25:40) Unsurprisingly, the disciples had many questions, and so...

The Sermon on the Mount The Sermon on the Mount (recorded in Matthew 5-7) is by far the most famous speech of Jesus. He delivered it on a hill north of the Sea of Galilee, which was later named ‘Mount...

The Gospel is very clear about our call to care for the widows and orphans among us. God is a “Father to the fatherless, a defender of widows.” (Psalm 68:5) What is more, Jesus instructed His disciples to care for the least...

Biblical Background: To Repent The instruction ‘to repent’ has a very heavy connotation for most people. Defined as ‘regret’ or ‘being remorseful’, it sounds uncomfortable and dark. But somehow it is meant to lead to something good? Since it is...

Jesus in the Torah and the New Testament We don't normally associate Jesus with the Torah - the Law of Moses. Usually, people who desire to know Jesus and His teachings turn to the New Testament. They read the Gospels,...