Historical Scene from the Bible

Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Have Believed

On the evening of the third day since Jesus died on the cross, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus who had been resurrected appeared among them. Though the doors were all locked, Jesus came into the house and said to His…

For Him Who Believes

Jesus’ disciples tried to heal a demon-possessed boy, but they could not. When they were arguing with the teachers of the law about this, they saw Jesus and ran to Him. The crowd also gathered around Him. “What are you arguing with them about?” Then a man in the crowd…

Be All the More Eager to Make Your Calling and Election Sure

A farmer is plowing with twelve yoke of oxen. Prophet Elijah, who received God’s command and has arrived there, goes up to the farmer and throws his cloak around the farmer, meaning that the farmer should respond to God’s calling. The farmer takes his yoke of oxen and slaughters them.…

Heavenly Blessings Sold for Thirty Silver Coins

Before the Passover, Judas Iscariot goes to the chief priests. “What are you willing to give me if I hand Jesus over to you?” As the chief priests have been plotting to arrest in some sly way and kill Jesus of Nazareth who is an eyesore to them, they count…

Knowing or Believing in the Prophecy

When Jesus was born, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem. “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When…

Now I See

As Jesus went along, He saw a man blind from the birth. “This happens so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” Having said this, Jesus spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. “Go,” He told…

It Must Happen in This Way As the Scriptures Say

At night, Jesus goes with His disciples to Gethsemane. Finishing His prayer, He comes to His disciples who have fallen asleep. “Rise! Here comes my betrayer!” While he is still speaking, Judas Iscariot appears with a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the…

Standing against Suffering and Hardship

It was when Paul and his companions reached Caesarea and were staying at the house of Philip for a number of days. One day, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea to meet Paul. He took a belt, tied his own hands and feet with it, and said, “The…

Turn Fear into Faith

When Israel was under the suppression of the Midianites for seven years, God sends an angel to choose a judge who will save the Israelites who are calling out to Him in suffering. The angel of God sits down under the oak in Ophrah that belongs to Joash the Abiezrite,…

His Hands Remained Steady till Sunset

The Israelites set out from the Desert of Sin and camped at Rephidim, where the Amalekites came and attacked them. Before the battle, Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the…

God Has Brought Me Laughter

“Your wife Sarah will bear you a son, and you will call him Isaac . . . He will be your heir.” What God promised to Abraham who was childless was fulfilled as He had promised. The old Sarah bore 100-year-old Abraham a son. Following God’s will, Abraham named his…

Was Not My Spirit with You?

Commander Naaman who had leprosy went to see Elisha the man of God. When Naaman washed himself seven times in the Jordan according to the word of God, his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy. So he wanted to give a gift to Elisha.…

The Most High Is Sovereign over the Kingdoms of Men

Daniel came into the presence of King Nebuchadnezzar in obedience of his command. He was summoned to interpret the king’s dream. “Belteshazzar1, I know that no mystery is too difficult for you. Interpret my dream as you did before. In my dream, there before me stood a tree in the…

The Lord Has Sent Me So That You May See Again

When Saul nears Damascus on his journey in order to take Christians as prisoners, suddenly a light from heaven flashes around him and he hears Jesus’ voice. By this, he goes blind and does not eat or drink anything for three days in Damascus. Then Jesus calls a disciple named…

Life Is Closely Bound Up with Each Other

Eleven men threw themselves to the ground before the ruler of all Egypt. They are being questioned about Joseph’s silver cup found in one of their sacks. “What is this you have done?” Joseph scolds them sternly. In actuality, all this is what Joseph has planned. A long time ago,…

They Raise Their Voices Together in Prayer to God

Peter and John, who are proclaiming Jesus, are seized by the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees. Though those two are threatened not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus, they preach the will of Christ fearlessly. The rulers let them…

Singing Hymns to God

Prayers are heard in the prison. They are Paul and Silas. Both of them are in prison under a false accusation. A slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future troubled them for many days. As Paul commanded the spirit to come out of her, the…

You Have the Words of Eternal Life

Jesus lets five thousand people have enough to eat with the pieces of the five loaves and two fish across the Sea of Tiberias. The people get amazed and follow Jesus even to Capernaum by boat. “Rabbi, when did You get here?” “You are looking for me, because you ate…

Jesus Testified About Himself Through the Bible

On the day when Jesus rose from death, He appeared to two of His disciples as they were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Although Jesus was walking right beside them, they did not recognize Him. “What are you discussing together?” At Jesus’ question, they stood still with their faces downcast.…

Hosanna to the Son of David!

As Jesus approached Jerusalem with His disciples, He sent two of them on ahead. In order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet, Jesus told them to bring a colt to Him. When they threw their cloaks over the colt, Jesus sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks…