Gifts appear cultural and normal. However, the motives behind them may not be visible. Accepting them without caution may ruin us unless we are directed by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5: 15 says be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise. Jesus said in Matthew Read more
Jesus, wishing to avoid the crucifixion prayed in the garden of Gethsemane saying, in Matthew 26: 39, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not that I want but what you want.” Although Jesus had come to die to save the world, the prayer Read more
Jesus took his disciples to pray in the garden of Gethsemane. He felt tormented by the agony of death at the hand of the people orchestrated by the Pharisees and scribes. He was also aware that his disciple called Judas whom he trusted had compromised his faithfulness to his course. Read more