The great mystery of the Incarnation begins with the miracle of the virgin birth. Jesus Christ was not conceived by man, but by the Holy Spirit. As it was prophesied, "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel" (Isaiah...
When Jesus entered Capernaum, He was met not by a disciple or a priest, but by a soldier (a Roman centurion). A man of discipline and earthly authority, but also of compassion and deep faith. His servant was suffering, and this commander crossed cultural and...
Main QuestionHow did Jesus know and use Scripture while truly growing through a human childhood?Primary PassagesLuke 2; John 1, 5, and 7; Matthew 4, 5, and 7; Hebrews 4 and 5; Luke 24.Unforsaken ConclusionThe eternal Son truly grew as man, knew Scripture without...
Main QuestionHow did Jesus' entry on a donkey's colt fulfill Zechariah and publicly reveal Israel's promised King?Primary PassagesZechariah 9; Psalm 118; Isaiah 62; Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12; Revelation 19.Unforsaken ConclusionJesus consciously entered...
Main QuestionWhat does “Hosanna” mean, and what did the cry declare about Jesus during His entry into Jerusalem?Primary PassagesPsalm 118; Zechariah 9; Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12.Unforsaken ConclusionHosanna is Israel's plea for God to save, proclaimed...
Main QuestionWhat did God promise through the Priestly Blessing, and how should Christians understand and use it today?Primary PassagesNumbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Luke 24:36-53; Hebrews 7:11-28; Ephesians 1:3-14.Unforsaken ConclusionGod gave Israel a priestly...
Main QuestionWhat is God's grace, how does it save, and how does it train and sustain believers?Primary PassagesJohn 1; Romans 3-5; Ephesians 2; Titus 2; Hebrews 4.Unforsaken ConclusionGod freely offers salvation in Christ to all, justifies everyone who believes,...
Main QuestionWhat happened during the three hours of darkness at Jesus' crucifixion, and what did the sign reveal?Primary PassagesMatthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10.Unforsaken ConclusionGod supernaturally darkened the land as Jesus willingly...
Main QuestionWhy did Jesus sentence a leafy fig tree when Mark says it was not the season for figs?Primary PassagesMark 11:12-26; Matthew 21:12-22; John 15:1-11.Unforsaken ConclusionJesus performed a deliberate prophetic sign against fruitless religious appearance,...
Main QuestionDoes the number three always carry one spiritual meaning in Scripture?Primary PassagesDeuteronomy 19; Matthew 12 and 28; 1 Corinthians 15; 1 John 5; Revelation 4.Unforsaken ConclusionThree has several important contextual uses, especially the third-day...
