Galatians 3:13
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”
Hebrew 4:2
“For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.“
Scripture without sharing the faith is not beneficial. As christians it is our great commission to share the Good News we received and encourage other to have the relationship with God.
Act 2:14
“Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.“
Peter who denied Christ and ran away, once he understood and received the Holy Spirit. The same Peter who spoke against Christ stood in front of thousands abs shared the Good news and baptised others.
Mat 26:15
“And asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver.“
Judas bargaining to betray Christ, like wise many Christians are bargaining Christ in this day and age. We need to understand there is nothing more valuable than what Christ offers. This is seen by Zacchaeus who gave everything he had once he truly knew the value of Christ:
Luke 19:8 “But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.”
3: ” He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd.” He was intrigued to see who was Christ
4: “So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way.” Zacchaeus made the effort to climb the tree to see Jesus, therefore it show the dedication and commitment we way able to endure to see Jesus.
9: “Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham.” Jesus can be taken into any home, compared to some leaders who are not worthy to be welcomed. Zacchaeus desired to know Christ and because of this desire Christ came and stay over at his house.
In this story we can learn that once you have truly received Christ you do not value anything of this world instead you will give away your world valuables as you will be prioritising the kingdom of heaven!
Mark 5:25-33 Jesus heals the sick women
Many people have touched Jesus, but when it is done by faith there is power which you receive. Often as humans we sometimes see the problem that we face to be greater than Christ. This can be seen when the disciples being afraid of the strom when Jesus was in the boat with them. Once they had the knowledge of the power of Christ then are able to stay composed during the storm which life brings and even lift others in their own personal storm.
1 Peter 4:17
“For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?”