From the second to the third Passover festival 3 studies
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week 1 study
From the second to the third Passover festival
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The Sermon on the Mount (4): the light of the World
This article explores how, in the Sermon on the Mount, the image of the ‘light of the world’ teaches disciples to live their faith visibly, illustrated through Matthew 5:14–16, Mark 4:21–22 and Luke 8:16/11:33–35. These allegories encourage them to be examples of integrity, reflecting God's light to inspire others to celebrate him.
John 8.12 (King James Version) :Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The parable of the lamp under a bushel
The parable of the lamp under a basket teaches Jesus' disciples to let their spiritual light shine by living exemplary lives. This means living in a way that strengthens the divine light and encourages others to do likewise, drawing inspiration from the Gospels.
Mark 4.21-23 (King James Version) :And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The parable of the lamp under a bushel
This article analyzes the parable of the lamp under a basket, explored in the Gospels. It emphasizes the importance of divine light for the disciple, showing how the Messiah Jesus uses this metaphor to illuminate divine truth and urge the disciples to be visible witnesses to their faith, while themselves remaining illuminated by the light of Christ.
John 8.12 (King James Version) :Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
From the 3rd Passover to the start of the final week
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Jesus the Messiah challenged after a miracle
In Jerusalem, after healing a mute demoniac, Jesus the Messiah is challenged by opponents who attribute his power to Beelzebul and demand another sign. He answers with logical and spiritual arguments, cites the sign of Jonah, redirects a word of praise toward obedience to the Word, and concludes with a metaphor about the inner light. This discourse, reported only by Luke (11.14-36), illustrates two opposite attitudes toward the Messiah: authentic faith and unbelieving rejection.
Luke 11.28 (King James Version) :But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org