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John 20:31
[Bible Verses]A verse in which the author of the Gospel of John states the purpose of the book: that readers might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing they might have life through his name. It is frequently cited as a key to reading the Gospel of John as a whole.
Matthew 7:22–27
[Bible Verses]The closing section of the Sermon on the Mount, which compares those who hear and do the words of Jesus to a house built upon a rock, and those who only hear them to a house built upon the sand. It is frequently cited in discussions of the relationship between faith and works and between spiritual gifts and salvation.
Luke 7:22
[Bible Verses]Luke 7:22 is the verse in which Jesus answers the imprisoned John the Baptist's question of whether he is "he that should come" by pointing to acts of healing and to the preaching of the gospel, works that recall the prophecies of Isaiah. The verse is frequently cited in discussions of Jesus' messiahship, divine healing, and the gospel preached to the poor.
Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
[Bible]The Triumphal Entry is the event in which Jesus, shortly before His Passion, rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while the crowds welcomed Him with shouts of "Hosanna." It is recorded in all four Gospels, and the church commemorates it on Palm Sunday.
Matthew 10:40–42
[Bible Verses]The closing section of the instructions Jesus gave when sending out the twelve disciples, declaring that whoever receives those he sends receives Jesus and, through him, God. Because of the phrase "a cup of cold water," the passage is often cited in sermons on small acts of service and on hospitality toward missionaries.
John 15:12–13
[Bible Verses]A passage in which Jesus commands his disciples to love one another as he has loved them and declares that there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. Because it speaks both to the meaning of the crucifixion and to love within the community of believers, it is frequently quoted in sermons and at memorial services.
John 15
[Bible]John 15 is the chapter in which Jesus likens himself to the true vine and his disciples to the branches, telling them to "abide in me." In it he also gives the commandment to love one another, speaks of the world's hatred, and describes the witness of the Comforter, the Holy Spirit.
Luke 6:38
[Bible Verses]A saying of Jesus that begins, "Give, and it shall be given unto you." The verse is widely used to encourage offerings and generosity, but its original context concerns judging and forgiving others, and whether it should be read as a promise of reward is debated.
John 17
[Bible]John 17 records the prayer Jesus offered, lifting up his eyes to heaven, after concluding the Farewell Discourse. In it he asks for his own glorification, for the preservation and sanctification of his disciples, and for the unity of those who would later believe.
John 20
[Bible]John 20 opens with Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb and recounts the appearances of the risen Jesus to Mary, to the disciples, and to Thomas. The chapter closes with a statement of the book's purpose.
Matthew 18:18–19
[Bible Verses]After describing how to deal with a brother who has sinned within the community, Jesus gives the disciples the authority to "bind and loose" and promises an answer to prayer in which two agree. The passage is frequently cited as a basis for church discipline, for united prayer, and for "binding" prayer, and its interpretation varies among denominations.
Luke 6:35–37
[Bible Verses]A teaching of Jesus that calls his followers to love their enemies, to lend without expecting repayment, and, in imitation of God's mercy, to refrain from condemning others and to forgive. The passage is often cited as a summary of Christian ethics, and the scope of the command "judge not" is debated.
Matthew 12
[Bible]Matthew 12 contains the Sabbath controversies, the Beelzebub controversy, the warning against blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, the sign of Jonah, and Jesus' teaching on his true family. In this chapter the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees deepens.
Pharisees
[Bible]The Pharisees were a group within Judaism in the New Testament era. They strictly observed the Law of Moses and "the tradition of the elders," and in the Gospels they appear chiefly as opponents who dispute with Jesus.
Maundy Thursday
[Feasts & Seasons]Maundy Thursday is the Thursday immediately before Easter. A Holy Week observance, it commemorates the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples, at which he instituted the Lord's Supper and washed the disciples' feet.
Matthew 20:28
[Bible Verses]In this saying, Jesus declares that he came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. The verse is frequently cited as a teaching on the example of servanthood, and it also figures in discussions of the meaning of the atonement and the scope of "many."
Luke 6
[Bible]Luke 6 records two Sabbath controversies and the choosing of the twelve apostles, followed by the so-called Sermon on the Plain, which consists of blessings and woes, love for enemies, the command not to judge, and the parable of the house built on a rock.
Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
[Bible]The descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is the event in which the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples gathered in Jerusalem on the first Pentecost after Jesus' ascension, enabling them to speak in other languages. It is recorded in Acts 2.
Jesus Walking on Water
[Bible]Jesus walking on water is the event in which Jesus walked across the Sea of Galilee at night and approached the disciples' boat as it was battered by wind and waves. It is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John.
Resurrection Appearances
[Doctrine & Theology]The resurrection appearances are the occasions on which Jesus Christ, having died on the cross and risen again, showed himself to his disciples and others before his ascension.