Jesus walking on water in the light of his spiritual meaning

There are plenty of examples in the New Testament from where we can clearly see that Jesus symbolizes faith, the emuna. For instance, when we look in Chapter 14 of the Gospel of Matthew, we find the story where Jesus walks over the water of the sea. While the disciples were scared in the beginning

My reflections on the Sermon on the Mount in a few bullet points

Timo Schmitz, 12 April 2023

Joseph and Mary married during her pregnancy as the Gospel of Matthew reports

“Τοῦ δὲ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἡ γένεσις οὕτως ἦν. μνηστευθείσης τῆς μητρὸς αὐτοῦ Μαρίας τῷ Ἰωσήφ, πρὶν ἢ συνελθεῖν αὐτοὺς εὑρέθη ἐν γαστρὶ ἔχουσα ἐκ πνεύματος ἁγίου. Ἰωσὴφ δὲ ὁ ἀνὴρ αὐτῆς, δίκαιος ὢν καὶ μὴ θέλων αὐτὴν δειγματίσαι, ἐβουλήθη λάθρᾳ ἀπολῦσαι αὐτήν.” Matthew 1:18-19 We learn here that Mary was pledged (μνηστευθείσης) to Joseph, but

Only peaceful means will lead to a true change

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34, KJV What exactly is meant with this passage as it is unlikely that Jesus came to preach love and at the same time foresee a division of society. It is clear that it

Blessed are the pure hearts: Overcoming frontiers without rejecting God

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all

A heaven for the privileged, for the poor or for everyone?

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall