Some exiled Jews returned home to rebuild their homeland, but the enemies were furious about their decision, and they were willing to do whatever it takes to stop them. However, Israelites summoned the courage to resist their opponents and kept their

We human beings are not the only creatures made by God, and we are not the most beautiful and powerful beings. God also created angels that have some power that we cannot compete with. Meanwhile, despite our limited strength, God still specially fash

Jesus Christ prayed for his disciples to receive the spirit of love so that they can operate in unity. Jesus said,“Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to you. Holy Father, keep through your name those whom you ha

God knows everything that everyone does; he knows people’s thoughts and actions, and he will respond to them accordingly. The psalmist described the omniscient and omnipresent characteristics of God. He said,“O Lord, You have searched me and know

Jesus Christ warned his disciples not to expect that Christianity would be all about “bread and butter.” Christianity would require anyone to compromise his or her prideful traits for the sake of pleasing God. Christianity would also require that

David experienced difficulties and cried to God for help. He understood that it is only God who has enough power to completely deliver him. David prayed and said,“Help me, O Lord my God! Oh, save me according to your mercy, that they may know that

Jesus Christ challenged his followers to preach the gospel and bear fruits for God’s kingdom; anyone who fails to bear fruits would not be rewarded in heaven, but he or she would be condemned. Jesus said,“I am the true vine, and My Father is the

God is kind; he is merciful, and he forgives sins. The psalmist evaluated God’s kindness and stated,“For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He

Jesus Christ reserves great rewards for people that follow him to the end. He described a fragment of the riches that he has stockpiled for his followers and said,“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father