“I am the resurrection and the life”  In John 11:25–27, Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.” This is the fifth of the seven “I AM” statements recorded in the Gospel of John. In making this statement, Jesus reveals that He does not merely give resurrection or life—He Himself is the resurrection and the life.     Jesus continues, “He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live” (v. 25). This refers to physical death. Even if a believer, like Lazaru

Introduction  In our everyday interactions, misunderstandings often arise. We may misinterpret someone’s words simply because we do not know them well. In a similar way, it is possible for us to misunderstand the words of the Lord Jesus. One example of this is found in the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus. Throughout this passage, the Lord Jesus is repeatedly misunderstood—by His disciples, by Lazarus’s sisters, and by the Jews. These misunderstandings show how

In the Bible, the word “fear” does not merely mean “being afraid,” as it may literally appear in the English translation, but it encompasses reverence, love, and obedience toward God. For He is the “I AM”, the Creator of the universe, the Lord Jesus who was the Word becoming flesh, He gave up His life and was crucified to redeem us from sin. He is our Heavenly Father.    The Book of Proverbs tells us that true wisdom begins with the fear of God. This attitude leads us to humb