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Why Blood in the Passover?

Paula K. Graves

February 26, 2026

Blood has been thought of as the source of life in the Bible. Why blood in the Passover? The death of animals established the Old Testament covenant. In Genesis 15, God made a covenant with Abraham.

Genesis 15:⁹The Lord told him, “Bring me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” ¹⁰So Abram presented all these to him and killed them. Then he cut each animal down the middle and laid the halves side by side;…¹³Then the Lord said to Abram, “You can be sure that your descendants will be strangers in a foreign land, where they will be oppressed as slaves for 400 years. ¹⁴But I will punish the nation that enslaves them, and in the end they will come away with great wealth…¹⁷After the sun went down and darkness fell, Abram saw a smoking firepot and a flaming torch pass between the halves of the carcasses. ¹⁸So the Lord made a covenant with Abram that day.[1]

Blood in the 10^th Plague

An innocent lamb died as a substitute sacrifice in the place of the firstborn of the house. They painted the lamb’s blood on the doorposts so the death angel would pass over the house. In the first Passover, the blood on the doorpost served as a visible symbol of the residents’ faith. This meant they had accepted God’s plan for their rescue and had put their trust in God.

This blood-smeared ritual was a one-time event. Every year after this, the blood of the lamb was sprinkled on the altar first in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple. Thus, the blood was shed for purification and redemption.

Jesus’ Blood Shed for Us

Animal sacrifice established the Old Testament covenant. In contrast, the blood of Christ shed on the cross established the New Covenant.

Hebrews 9:¹³Under the old system, the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer could cleanse people’s bodies from ceremonial impurity. ¹⁴Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. ¹⁵That is why he is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant.[2]

Both covenants required the shedding of blood for purification and redemption. Throughout Scripture, blood is key to bringing atonement or making amends for human sin. The sacrifice of animals was only a temporary solution until Christ, the perfect Lamb, made His sacrifice on the cross. The blood of the Lamb of God brings us forgiveness as we believe and trust in Jesus.

Why blood in the Passover? Find more here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/the-festival-of-passover

Significance of a Door

Paula K. Graves

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February 25, 2026

Anthropologists tell us of the significance of a door. A door is an everyday object we all use. When doors were invented, it allowed the people to have a place of protection from wild animals and enemy humans. Before doors, people would just try to hide, but with doors, people could inhabit villages.

Blood on the Doorframes of the Hebrews

God was preparing the tenth plague that would be the action that would allow His people to leave Egypt. Exodus 12:²¹Then Moses called all the elders of Israel together and said to them, “Go, pick out a lamb or young goat for each of your families, and slaughter the Passover animal. ²²Drain the blood into a basin. Then take a bundle of hyssop branches and dip it into the blood. Brush the hyssop across the top and sides of the doorframes of your houses. And no one may go out through the door until morning. ²³For the Lord will pass through the land to strike down the Egyptians. But when he sees the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe, the Lord will pass over your home. He will not permit his death angel to enter your house and strike you down.[1]

The Hebrews were slaves and so had rudimentary houses with dirt floors. At that time, the basin was a ditch along the bottom of the door that prevented water from entering the home. They were to drain the lamb’s blood into this ditch, dip the hyssop branch in the blood, and paint one side of the door. Then they would have dipped the branch again to paint the second side of the door. Finally, they would dip the branch a third time and paint the top of the door. In doing this, they would have made a familiar sign to us, a sign of the cross.

Then they had to go inside the house to be protected from the death angel. When this angel saw the blood on the door, he would pass over that house.

Jesus is our Gate or Door

John 10: ⁷so he (Jesus) explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. ⁸All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. ⁹Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. ¹⁰The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.[2]

Just as the Hebrews had to pass through the blood-painted door for protection from the judgment of the death angel, we must pass through the gate of Jesus to escape judgment. Our sins separate us from God and condemn us. But when we go through Jesus, our sins are forgiven, and we are safe from God’s judgment.

Jesus not only saves us from judgment but also provides us with a rich and satisfying life. Our enemy satan, would lie to us to destroy us. But when we go through the gate of Jesus, we are protected and well cared for.

To hear about the significance of a door, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/the-festival-of-passover

A Perfect Lamb

Paula K. Graves

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February 24, 2026

Today, if we search the internet for “a perfect lamb,” we can find many recipes for the perfect leg of lamb. There are 3 easy steps to the perfect lamb roast, or 5 dos and don’ts for the perfect lamb chops. While these recipes are probably good, when we speak of a perfect lamb in the context of the Passover festival, we mean something else entirely.

How to Choose a Passover Lamb

Exodus 12:⁵The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects. ⁶“Take special care of this chosen animal until the evening of the fourteenth day of this first month. Then the whole assembly of the community of Israel must slaughter their lamb or young goat at twilight.[1]

Each family was to choose a one-year-old animal, be it a sheep or a goat, with no defects. It couldn’t be sick, lame, or deformed. This animal was to live with the family from the 10^th of the month to the 14^th. This would allow the family to observe the animal to make sure it was perfect.

A young animal like this would be in the prime of life and cute. The family’s children could certainly become emotionally attached to this animal. If this happened, it would be hard to see the animal killed for sacrifice.

Jesus, Our Passover Lamb

John the Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God. John 1:²⁹The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world![2]

On the 10^th day of the same month as Passover, Jesus rode into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) and was examined by people at the Temple and in the government. Pilate pronounced that he found no fault in Jesus. Luke 23:⁴Pilate turned to the leading priests and to the crowd and said, “I find nothing wrong with this man![3]” Jesus, a male in the prime of His life, was pronounced to be without defect.

Jesus’ followers loved Him, and they were saddened and disappointed at His death. They didn’t understand that Jesus was the perfect lamb sacrifice that would redeem them from sin. Jesus had tried to explain this to His disciples at the Last Supper, but they didn’t understand. Matthew 26:²⁴For the Son of Man must die, as the Scriptures declared long ago.[4]

Later, the writer of Hebrews would give us insight into Jesus’ death on the cross. Hebrews 9:^26bBut now, once for all time, he has appeared at the end of the age to remove sin by his own death as a sacrifice.[5] Some scholars think Jesus died at the same time as the sacrifice of the Passover lambs, others say Jesus died a day later. Either way, the timing of Jesus’ death on the cross is significant. To hear more about a perfect lamb, listen here:

What is Redemption?

Paula K. Graves

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February 23, 2026

What is redemption? The dictionary has several definitions. 1) the act, process, or an instance of serving to offset or compensate for a defect, or 2) the act of exchanging something for money or an award. [1] I remember redeeming S&H Green Stamps as a child. We would receive these stamps when we bought groceries. My mother disliked putting them in the coupon books. But I didn’t mind because when we filled enough books, I could go pick out gifts. Redeeming the stamp books is an example of the second definition.

Redemption of a Nation

God had made a covenant with Abraham and his descendants. During a drought, these people moved to Egypt to find food. Eventually, the Egyptians enslaved the Hebrew people, and it would take a move of God to free them.

God sent Moses to lead His people out of Egypt, but the Pharaoh did not want to let the people go. God sent nine different plagues, and the Egyptian people were ready to throw the Hebrew people out of the country, but not Pharaoh. It would take the plague of the death of the firstborn to loosen his grip.

The Hebrew people couldn’t free themselves from slavery in Egypt. God had to intervene on behalf of His people to do something they were unable to do on their own. This is an example of the first definition of redemption: compensating for a defect.

Jesus Redeems us from Sin

God had set up a blood covenant with Abraham. To “seal the deal,” God walked between the animals that Abraham had cut in half. This sounds gruesome to our 21^st-century ears, but basically it meant: if I don’t keep my part of the agreement, then may I be like these animals. God has always been faithful to keep His part, but humankind has repeatedly faltered.

For centuries, humankind has attempted to obey God’s commandments but has consistently failed. God intervened by sending Jesus, both God and man, to do what we couldn’t: pay the price for our sin. Since humankind failed to keep the laws, animal sacrifices were a temporary substitute until Jesus made the perfect sacrifice. Jesus redeemed us because we couldn’t redeem ourselves.

Hebrews 9:¹²With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever. ¹³Under the old system, the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer could cleanse people’s bodies from ceremonial impurity. ¹⁴Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins.[2]

What is redemption? Listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/the-festival-of-passover

[1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redemption

Holidays with a Purpose

Paula K. Graves

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February 22, 2026

What is a yearly celebration that is important in your family? Many families celebrate holidays with a purpose. Perhaps it is Christmas or Easter. Or maybe your family has a group of birthdays in one month that become a big celebration. Often, we celebrate milestones in life, such as anniversaries or graduations. But each of these celebrations has a purpose.

God’s Holidays for His People

God gave Moses a set of Holy Days, or Festivals, for the people of Israel to celebrate. We find a list of these in Leviticus 23. Lev. 23: ¹The Lord said to Moses, ²“Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. These are the Lord’s appointed festivals, which you are to proclaim as official days for holy assembly.[1] God gave the people seven of these sacred days, which came to be known as the Jewish Festivals.

All but one, the Day of Atonement, were days of feasting. These festivals were mile markers in the year where the people would remember their God and what He did for them. These people were farmers, and these special times are related to the agricultural year.

Now, in our era, unless you have Jewish roots, most people are not familiar with these festivals. They seem strange to us because we have developed our own Christian calendar for the church year.

Holidays with a Purpose of Foreshadowing

Jesus was a devout Jewish man, and as we study His ministry, we can see that He celebrated these feasts. In fact, we can date the ministry to the holiday or festival Jesus was celebrating.

After His resurrection, Jesus explained to His disciples that He had fulfilled everything that had been written about Him in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the Psalms (Luke 24:44). This suggests that we should re-read the Old Testament through the lens of Jesus. As we do, we find that our Heavenly Father foreshadows Jesus’ work on the cross. One place we see this is in the festivals that He commanded His people to celebrate each year (Lev. 23).

During Lent, we intentionally reflect on the redeeming work of Jesus on the cross. We often think this was only a New Testament occurrence, but we have an awesome God who gives hints of what Jesus will do all through the Old Testament. As we look at the yearly Jewish Feasts, we begin to see that our merciful God had a plan all along. He gave hints to His people every year as they celebrated the commanded sacred assemblies.

Join us as we begin exploring how each of the Jewish Festivals in Leviticus 23 foreshadow the work of Jesus on the cross. To hear more about holidays with a purpose, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/the-festival-of-passover

The Father Sent Jesus

Paula K. Graves

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February 21, 2026

The Father sent Jesus, and Jesus wanted His followers to know this, as it was part of His identity. John records seven “I am” statements that Jesus made. The term “I am” was the name God gave for Himself to Moses at the burning bush. When the Jews heard Jesus use this term, they knew exactly what Jesus meant. Each time Jesus made an “I am” statement, He also discussed how the Father had sent Him.

I Am Statement and Teaching About the Father

I am the Bread of Life. John 6: ²⁷For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval…²⁹Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” ^[1]
I am the Light of the World. John 8:^16b The Father who sent me is with me… ¹⁸I am one witness, and my Father who sent me is the other. ^[2]
I am the Gate and the Good Shepherd. John 10:¹⁵just as my Father knows me and I know the Father… ¹⁷“The Father loves me because I sacrifice my life so I may take it back again… ^18bFor this is what my Father has commanded.” ^[3]
I am the Resurrection and the Life. John 11:⁴¹So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me. ⁴²You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.” ^[4]
I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. John 14: ⁷If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!^{^[5]}
I am the Vine. John 15: ¹“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener… ⁸When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.⁹“I have loved you even as the Father has loved me.^{^[6]}

Jesus and the Father are One

As Jesus teaches Philip and the other disciples, He shows how He and the Father are one. John 14:⁹Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking me to show him to you? ¹⁰Don’t you believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words I speak are not my own, but my Father who lives in me does his work through me. ¹¹Just believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in m. Or at least believe because of the work you have seen me do. ^[7]

As humans, we may struggle to comprehend the concept of the Trinity. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three individual persons but one being. Jesus knew His disciples, and we struggle with this. If believing this oneness is too difficult, at least believe the works Jesus has done. His death and resurrection have given us our salvation. Jesus paid the blood price for our sins and we receive the gift of life with Him as we believe. Be sure the Father sent Jesus out of love for us. To learn more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/jesus-said-i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life

^[1-7] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation . Tyndale House Publishers.

When We Don’t Understand Jesus

Paula K. Graves

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February 20, 2026

What happens when we don’t understand Jesus? How will He treat us? We can gain insight as we observe the disciples during Jesus’ farewell teachings. This happened after the Passover meal but before they went to Gethsemane the night before Jesus was crucified. Jesus wanted to prepare them for His death and resurrection.

Jesus had already told the disciples three times that He would die. The first time was after the feeding of the 4000. The second occurrence took place after the transfiguration, and the third as they traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover. But the Jewish expectation was that the Messiah would not die but live forever, so they had not understood.

Jesus had just told the disciples that they couldn’t come where He was going. But He would come back and get them, so they would always be with Him. The disciples were thinking on an earthly level, and Jesus was speaking spiritually.

Peter

Peter didn’t understand and responded to Jesus’ teaching. John 13:³⁷“But why can’t I (Peter) come now, Lord?” he asked. “I’m ready to die for you.” ^[1] Jesus knew that Peter was not yet ready to die for him and prophesied that Peter would deny Him three times before morning. Even knowing what Peter would do, Jesus does not berate him. John 14: ¹Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.^[2] Jesus’ answer to Peter’s misunderstanding was to tell him to trust Him.

Thomas

Jesus had taught His disciples for three years, and as He explained His going, He told the disciples that they knew the way. Thomas didn’t understand and asked a question. John 14:⁵“No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?” ^[3]

Thomas’ question allowed Jesus to explain. John 14:⁶Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. ^[4] Thus, Jesus explained that the destination was God the Father, and the way to Him was Jesus Himself. It wasn’t a physical destination but a spiritual one.

Philip

Jesus had repeatedly explained that the Father had sent Him, but the disciples still didn’t realize that Jesus was God in human form. John 14:⁸Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” ⁹Jesus replied, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father!^[5]

While Jesus may have been exasperated with the disciples’ lack of understanding, He doesn’t get angry; instead, He simply explains it again.

Us

We are no different than the disciples. There are times when we don’t understand Jesus and what He is doing. When we don’t know what we are doing, Jesus says to trust Him. We can ask Jesus questions, and He will answer without criticizing us. Even if we have missed the teaching, Jesus can repeat it. What a loving Savior who cares for us. To learn more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/jesus-said-i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life

^[1-5] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

Tom Graves

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February 19, 2026

The phrase “I am the way, the truth, and the life” is a well-known statement by Jesus in the Bible. John 14:⁶Jesus told Thomas, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.^{^[1]}

This verse describes part of a dialogue between Jesus and His disciples, focusing on Thomas, one of the disciples, who asks Jesus how they can find their way to where He is going. For believers, this verse is part of walking the narrow path of faith, providing them with strength and encouragement, while for others, it challenges their existing beliefs.

Jesus Unique Claims

Jesus’ unique claim truly stands out and calls for a heartfelt response. He invites everyone to choose whether to accept or reject Him, emphasizing that anything less is still a form of rejection. His own words make it clear that no other plans for salvation can match His. Some might feel that having only one way is too strict, but that view overlooks how desperately we all need God’s grace.

The simple fact that there is a way at all is a beautiful reminder of His love and mercy. Our human rebellion is evident in this, but God’s love stays steadfast. We are like drowning people who receive a life-saving rope but demand multiple ropes and the option to swim to safety. Pontius Pilate had a question for Jesus. John 18:³⁸“What is truth?” Pilate, like many others, was seeking the truth but was blinded by sin and satan.

How Will You Respond to Jesus’s Invitation?

Jesus describes Himself as the “way” to God, showing that through Him, believers have a clear path to connect with God. This highlights that embracing Jesus’ teachings and example is the journey towards salvation and eternal life.

Jesus’ words embody the truth. In contemporary society, opinions founded on emotional responses are frequently mistaken for factual information. It has become commonplace for individuals or certain Biblical scholars to declare, “This is my truth.” (What does this really mean?) Moreover, God is increasingly subjected to mockery, and the Bible is frequently dismissed as a mere fairy tale.

Jesus is the true source of life: In Him, we discover our purpose and meaning. Life naturally includes challenging moments, carrying burdens, and facing crosses. However, even in those difficult times—particularly then—Jesus offers us a peace that surpasses all understanding when we put our trust in Him.

No matter how far you’ve drifted from the Lord or have been misled by false religions, it is not too late to turn to Jesus and follow Him. Jesus loves you more than you can imagine. John 3:¹⁶For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.^{^[2]}

Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. To learn more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/jesus-said-i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life

^[1,2] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

Jesus Prepares a Place for Us

Paula K. Graves

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February 18, 2026

We can be sure that Jesus prepares a place for us. The night before the crucifixion, Jesus was preparing the disciples for what was to come. He had told them that He was going somewhere they could not go, but they didn’t understand.

What Jesus knew and His disciples did not was that He was going to the cross to pay the price for sin. Only Jesus, who had never sinned, could be our substitute and pay the price we can not. Jesus’ resurrection is a promise that, as believers, we too will be resurrected for eternity with Him.

Mansions in Heaven

John 14:²In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? ³And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. ^[1]

I have often read this Scripture at funerals. It offers hope of something better beyond our earthly existence. The King James Version translated “rooms” as “mansions.” This makes us think of spacious, luxurious homes waiting for us in heaven. While I think this is true, upon closer examination, I believe there is more.

“The Greek word for “rooms” (monai) could be better translated “abodes” because it shares the same root as the Greek word for “abide” (meno). It simply means “a dwelling place.”^[2] The only other time Jesus used this word was to refer to the Temple (John 2:16). The Jews considered the Temple to be the place where heaven and earth met. Jesus was going to prepare a way for believers to have a renewed relationship with God. This would allow for renewal that brings heaven and earth together. The prepared place is a person, Jesus.

Dwelling with Jesus Now

We don’t have to wait for our death or the return of Jesus to have a room in the Father’s house. Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, abides in us as soon as we believe. There are many rooms in the Father’s house because there are many believers in God’s household.

In His farewell teaching, Jesus spoke about abiding with Him. John 15: ⁵I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.^[3] Jesus has a purpose for each of us on earth. As we stay connected with Him, He will enable us to “bear fruit” or accomplish His will.

The faith walk here on earth can be difficult, but we have a promise of more. This hope helps us endure because we know this world is temporary. God gave John a vision of the new heaven and new earth. Revelation 21:³I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. ⁴He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

Jesus prepares a place for us here on this earth and for eternity with Him. To learn more, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/jesus-said-i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life

^[1,3] The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). Crossway Bibles.

^[2] Barton, B. B. (1993). John (p. 287). Tyndale House.

When I Am Weak, You Are Strong

Tom Graves

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February 17, 2026

In the children’s song “Jesus Loves Me,” one of the most memorable lines is “When I am weak, you are strong.” As people, especially men, we often avoid being perceived as weak and tend to go through life without seeking help when we need it. There have been moments in my life — and you may have experienced them too — when you reach the end of yourself and surrender to God.

It is often during times of surrender that God teaches us life-changing lessons. The disciple Peter was humbled the day before Jesus’ crucifixion, and through that experience, he became a different person. Although before this happened, Peter thought of himself as a man of invincible strength.

John 13:³⁷“But why can’t I come now, Lord?” Peter asked. “I’m ready to die for you.” ³⁸Jesus answered, “Die for me? I tell you the truth, Peter—before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.^{^[1]} How those words must have seemed impossible as Jesus spoke. Peter may have thought to himself, “But I am strong, Lord.” In many ways, Peter reflects many of us.

Jesus is Our Strength

After predicting Peter’s denial, Jesus addressed the disciples’ deep concerns. They were confused, and He encouraged them to trust, emphasizing the importance of anchoring that trust in Jesus. John 14:¹Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. ^{^[2]} We often find ourselves uncomfortable with potential weaknesses and failures, so we tend to avoid thinking about them. Peter, for example, denied his own fragility and thought he had more faith than he truly did.

Jesus offers a solution for troubled hearts: trusting Him. Trust isn’t about pretending to be strong; it’s about honestly recognizing our weaknesses and our need for God’s help. If we ever believe, even for a moment, that we can follow Jesus on our own, we set ourselves up for failure, just like Peter. These words encourage us to look to the Lord, who is our anchor. Psalm 62:¹I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. ²He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. ^{^[3]}

Don’t Let your Hearts be Troubled

Everyone has days when they feel down, anxious, tired, or discouraged. Life often doesn’t go as planned, bringing unexpected twists, turns, highs, and lows. If your journey resembles this, you’re not alone. The Bible shows many instances where God’s people experience discouragement and even depression at times. Some want to give up, run away, or are so overwhelmed they don’t know what to do next.

The good news is that the Bible also reveals how God comforts and meets His people during these difficult times. If you’re feeling a bit discouraged, remember that God is always there to meet you through His Word and the Holy Spirit. By His grace, He can turn life’s trials into incredible opportunities to help believers grow and become more like His Jesus.

To find out how when I am weak, You are strong, listen here:

https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/jesus-said-i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life

^[1-3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.

Blood in the 10th Plague

Jesus’ Blood Shed for Us

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Blood on the Doorframes of the Hebrews

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How to Choose a Passover Lamb

Jesus, Our Passover Lamb

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Redemption of a Nation

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I Am Statement and Teaching About the Father

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Jesus Unique Claims

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Mansions in Heaven

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