Jesus reassured Martha that He was the resurrection and the life. This was during her grief over Lazarus's death.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/02/08/jesus-has-a-divine-timetable/

A video of the story:

https://youtu.be/hk_Oz1d-wNY

As Jesus was trying to explain His identity to the Jewish leadership, He used the imagery of being a shepherd. This not only explains who He is, but what His purpose is.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=20836

A video of this story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/8tdzG9FbLjo

After Jesus gave sight to a blind man, the Jewish leadership complained. Jesus used the image of a sheep gate to explain His purpose.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/01/25/true-sight-begins-with-jesus/

A video of the text can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/jyXql0B8Scw

Jesus is the light that overcomes darkness and guides our way.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/01/18/water-libation-tradition/

A video of the text can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/znx4p0Rd5fA

Jesus described Himself as the Bread of Life. He is the one who sustains us and satisfies the longing of our souls.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/01/11/temptation-of-the-temporal/

A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/VU_-3GbMvoc

God gave the wise men the gift of seeking Jesus after they viewed the star for the newborn King of the Jews.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=20550

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/M6Q-Ns67rQU

Simeon and Anna praise the newborn Jesus at the Temple and tell of what He will do.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2025/12/28/obedience-can-be-worship/

A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NY1_PgY7ceE

God gave Joseph multiple dreams to keep the baby Jesus safe. God can still give dreams today to guide us.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2025/12/21/choosing-the-path-of-grace/

A video of the text can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/dIp2Az6dNDg

Zechariah breaks a nine-month silence with a song of praise to God.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2025/12/14/trusting-gods-wisdom/

A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/oZWAp4RTO7w

God gives us the gift of relationships. The story of the announcement of the birth of Jesus demonstrates our relationship with God. The story of Mary meeting with Elizabeth shows the gift of a relationship with others.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2025/12/07/god-can-use-ordinary-people/

A video of the stories can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/owzmR9i_gYk