Hettie Boer 
‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death’ (Matthew 20:18) It did not seem likely that Jesus would have to suffer and die. Large numbers of people followed Him on His way (Matthew 19:1,2). … Lees meer
‘As they were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men’ (Matthew 17:22). At His birth, Jesus was received into the loving hands of Mary and Joseph. Later, sick and weak hands reached out to Him, asking for forgiveness and healing. There … Lees meer
‘And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light ’ (Matthew 17:2). Jesus was constantly rejected and criticised by people. The religious leaders in Israel refused to recognise Him as the Son of God. Satan tried to prevent Jesus from doing God’s will through … Lees meer
‘From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised’ (Matthew 16:21). In Matthew’s time many Jews were waiting for the Messiah, the Saviour promised by God (Isaiah … Lees meer
“… saying with a loud voice: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing! And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and in the sea, and all that is in them saying: To him who sits on the … Lees meer
“…so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11). Jesus was completely obedient to God’s will (Philippians 2:6-7). When He was with the Father, He was … Lees meer
“Glory to God in the highest. And on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased” (Luke 2:14) While shepherds kept watch over their flocks at night, they were suddenly surrounded by a heavenly light. In that light, they recognized an angel who had a special message for them: The Saviour is born! The … Lees meer
“And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1:46) Mary had become pregnant in a supernatural way. Shortly after the visit of the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:26), Mary travelled to see her cousin Elizabeth, who had become pregnant when she no longer expected it. During her … Lees meer
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people” (Luke 1:68). At first, Zechariah could not believe that he would have a son at last. As punishment for his unbelief, he was unable to speak for a time (Luke 1:5-20; 57-64). But the miracle did happen: his wife became … Lees meer