O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? Matthew 14:31. Looking unto Jesus, Peter walks securely; but as in self-satisfaction he glances back toward his companions in the boat, his eyes are turned from the Saviour. The wind is
Simon’s Change of Heart
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Romans 2:1. Simon the host had been influenced by the criticism of Judas
A Gift of Love
She hath done what she could. Mark 14:8. Simon of Bethany was accounted a disciple of Jesus. He was one of the few Pharisees who had openly joined Christ’s followers. He acknowledged Jesus as a teacher, and hoped that He
She Gave Her All
Believe me, this poor widow has put in more than all the others. For they have all put in what they can easily afford, but she in her poverty who needs so much, has given away everything, her whole living!
He Made Things Right
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10. “The chief among the publicans,” Zacchaeus, was a Jew, and detested by his countrymen. His rank and wealth were the reward of
He Failed the Test
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and
What Lack I?
And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Luke 18:18. The young man who asked Jesus what he should do that he might have eternal life was answered: “Keep the commandments.”