Étude 1 sur 14 · L’entretien du Messie Jésus avec Nicodème

  1. Étude 1 : L’entretien du Messie Jésus avec Nicodème
  2. Étude 2 : Le Messie Jésus dans la maison du pharisien
  3. Étude 3 : Enseignements du Messie Jésus sur la route de Jérusalem
  4. Étude 4 : Le Messie Jésus est le bon berger
  5. Étude 5 : Le salut et les richesses
  6. Étude 6 : Zachée veut voir le Messie Jésus
  7. Étude 7 : La parabole du festin des noces
  8. Étude 8 : Le dialogue avec les deux malfaiteurs qui l’entouraient
  9. Étude 9 : Veux-tu être guéri ?
  10. Étude 10 : Celui qui cherche trouve
  11. Étude 11 : L’amour de Dieu pour l’homme
  12. Étude 12 : Crois au Seigneur Jésus et tu seras sauvé
  13. Étude 13 : Mourir et après…
  14. Étude 14 : Comment échapper si nous négligeons un si grand salut ?

The ministry of John the Baptist

  • Jesus the Messiah’s conversation with Nicodemus

    The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in Jerusalem, described in John 3, represents a crucial turning point towards a personal Christian spirituality, removed from Jewish rituals, with an emphasis on the inward relationship with God.

    Acts 12.12 (King James Version) :
    And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
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From the second to the third Passover festival

  • Jesus the Messiah in the Pharisee’s house

    In Capernaum, Jesus accepts an invitation from a Pharisee named Simon. During the meal, a sinful woman anoints his feet with tears and perfume. Faced with Simon’s contempt, Jesus tells a parable about forgiveness and declares that the woman has been saved by her faith. This episode, recorded only by Luke (7,36-50), illustrates the opposition between the Pharisees’ religious pride and the repentant humility that opens the way to salvation.

    Luke 7.36-50 (King James Version) :
    And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat.And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
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From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week

  • Teachings of the Messiah Jesus on the road to Jerusalem

    The pericope PER233 recounts the teachings of Jesus during his journey to Jerusalem, reported only by Luke (Lk 13.22-33), in December AD 32. Jesus passes through towns and villages, teaching about the narrow gate and the Kingdom of God. The article places these repeated journeys between Bethany and Jerusalem in context, amid growing tension with the Pharisees and Herod Antipas.

    Luke 13.24 (King James Version) :
    Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
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  • The Messiah Jesus is the good shepherd

    The article examines how Jesus presents himself as the good shepherd in John 10. He is the authentic spiritual guide, in contrast to false guides. Jesus announces universal salvation and invites everyone to listen to his voice in order to find spiritual life.

    John 10.1-21 (King James Version) :
    Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
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  • Salvation and wealth

    This article explores Jesus’ teachings on wealth and salvation, drawing on biblical events between Hanukkah and Passover. Accounts of healings and callings, such as the story of Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus, shed light on Jesus’ mission in Jericho, marked by the resurrection of Lazarus and its profound implications.

    Luke 18.24-27 (King James Version) :
    And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
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  • Zacchaeus wants to see the Messiah Jesus

    The article explores the story of Zacchaeus in Jericho, who, wanting to see Jesus, climbs a sycamore tree. Jesus notices Zacchaeus and stays at his house, embodying his mission of redemption. This account fits within the period between Hanukkah and Passover, including key events such as the miracle of Lazarus. The article presents an exegetical and theological analysis, highlighting the universal dimension of Jesus’ message.

    Luke 19.1-10 (King James Version) :
    And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
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The last week before the arrest

  • The parable of the wedding feast

    The parable of the wedding feast (Mt 22,1-14; Lk 14,15-24) teaches that God invites all people into His Kingdom, but that rejecting this invitation brings a grave judgment. Spoken in the Temple of Jerusalem on the Tuesday of Passion Week, it prophetically announces the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. The man without a wedding garment reminds us that entering the Kingdom requires a genuine spiritual transformation, received by faith in Christ.

    Matthew 21.33-46 (King James Version) :
    Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
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The last day up to the crucifixion

  • The dialogue with the two criminals beside him

    Pericope 354 analyzes the unique dialogue reported by Luke between Jesus and the two criminals crucified beside him (Lk 23,39-43). One mocks Jesus; the other acknowledges his guilt, affirms Jesus' innocence and asks to be welcomed into his kingdom. Jesus promises him paradise “today.” This passage reveals a central theological paradox: Jesus saves from the cross, displaying a spiritual authority precisely where everything seems to contradict it.

    Luke 23.34 (King James Version) :
    Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
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Word of a Friend

  • Do you want to be healed?

    The article explores Jesus’ question “Do you want to be healed?” to a man who had been sick for 38 years, highlighting how faith in God goes beyond local superstitions. Jesus heals the man and stresses the forgiveness of sins as the true blessing, surpassing even physical healing. The text stresses the importance of the salvation of the soul, central to the ministry of Jesus.

    Hebrews 2.3 (King James Version) :
    How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
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  • Whoever seeks finds

    Dominique Lormier examines verse Matthew 7.8, which invites us to ask, seek and knock in order to find spiritual answers. Jesus offers a path of salvation, promising that those who sincerely seek find peace and reconciliation with God.

    Luke 7.48 (King James Version) :
    And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
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  • God’s love for humanity

    The article explores God’s love through John 3:16 and the idea that, despite persecution, faith in Jesus offers a path to eternal life. It asserts that following Jesus’ teachings is an open door into the kingdom of God, and although this life is transitory, our choices here influence our eternity. Salvation through Jesus is presented as a precious gift, and everyone is free to accept it or not.

    John 3.16 (King James Version) :
    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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  • Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved

    The article discusses salvation in Jesus Christ, based on Acts 16.31. Using rescue metaphors, the author compares faith to physical rescue actions. He argues that believing in Jesus is essential for eternal salvation, even if this approach seems simple or naive. Warning against unseen dangers, the article recalls the importance of choosing faith to secure a life after death.

    Deuteronomy 30.19-20 (King James Version) :
    I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.
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  • Dying, and Then What…

    This article examines what follows death, stressing the certainty of divine judgment and the need to prepare for it by accepting Jesus Christ as Savior. The Christian view of death is transformed from a dreaded end into a passage to eternal rest for those who believe, offering assurance and peace.

    Romans 8.1 (King James Version) :
    There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
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  • How Can We Escape If We Neglect So Great a Salvation?

    The article urges readers not to neglect the salvation brought by Jesus, stressing its eschatological consequences. It calls for steadfast faithfulness to the divine message, insisting that spiritual truth transcends collective comfort or majority approval.

    Acts 2.33 (King James Version) :
    Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
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Further reading
  • ANN103 Repentance

    This study focuses on 'ANN103 - La repentance', examining the word 'repentance' in its Latin and Greek origins. It underscores the importance of…

  • ANN116 Salvation

    L'article examine le salut comme un élément crucial du dessein divin, accentuant son importance à travers le ministère de Jésus. Il explique comment le…

  • ANN117 Sin

    L'article traite du péché, sa définition biblique et son origine par Adam, ainsi que son impact sur l'humanité. Il aborde la nécessité de la…

  • ANN120 The different judgments

    L'article "ANN120 - Les différents jugements" analyse Luc 12.46-48, où Jésus parle des nuances dans le jugement divin. Ce passage, évoquant la hiérarchie des…

  • ANN121 The Different Sins

    Cet article examine les différentes perspectives bibliques sur le péché, notamment les distinctions entre "petits" et "gros" péchés et leur implication dans le salut.…