Did You Know?

Jesus blessed young children brought to him despite his disciples initially attempting to turn them away.

This event is recorded in Mark 10:13-16, with Jesus specifically stating that 'of such is the kingdom of God.' This passage is frequently cited regarding the value and inclusion of children within religious community and teaching.

Jesus described the necessity of being 'born again' in a conversation with a Jewish religious leader named Nicodemus.

This significant theological conversation is recorded in John 3:1-21, including the widely known verse John 3:16: 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.' Nicodemus later appears again, assisting with Jesus' burial (John 19:39-40).

Jesus fed a large crowd of thousands using only a small amount of bread and fish.

This miracle, known as the feeding of the 5,000, is recorded in all four Gospels, notably in John 6:1-14, where the provisions are specifically identified as five barley loaves and two small fish provided by a young boy. Afterward, twelve baskets of leftover fragments were collected.

Jesus specifically instructed his disciples to make disciples of 'all nations' in his final recorded instructions before his ascension.

This directive, known as the Great Commission, appears in Matthew 28:19-20, instructing baptism 'in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.' This passage remains foundational to Christian missionary and evangelistic efforts throughout history.

Jesus ascended into heaven forty days after his resurrection, according to the Book of Acts.

This event is recorded in Acts 1:9-11, describing Jesus being 'taken up' while his disciples watched, followed by an angelic promise of his eventual return. This event is traditionally commemorated by many Christian traditions as Ascension Day.

Jesus' first recorded miracle was turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana.

This miracle is recorded in John 2:1-11, performed at his mother Mary's request after the wine supply ran out. John's Gospel describes this miracle as revealing Jesus' glory, leading his disciples to believe in him.

Jesus calmed a violent storm on the Sea of Galilee simply by speaking to it.

This miracle is recorded in Mark 4:37-41, with Jesus commanding the wind and waves, 'Peace, be still,' resulting in an immediate calm. His disciples responded with amazement, asking, 'What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?'

Jesus walked on water across the Sea of Galilee to reach his disciples in their boat.

This event is recorded in Matthew 14:25-33, with Peter briefly attempting to walk on water himself before beginning to sink due to fear and doubt. Jesus reassured his disciples, saying, 'It is I; be not afraid.'

Jesus fed 5,000 people using only five loaves of bread and two small fish.

This well-known miracle, recorded in all four Gospels including John 6:1-14, resulted in twelve baskets of leftover food being collected afterward. It is notably one of the few miracles of Jesus recorded in all four Gospel accounts.

Jesus later fed a crowd of 4,000 people using seven loaves and a few small fish.

This distinct miracle, separate from the earlier feeding of the 5,000, is recorded in Matthew 15:32-38. Seven baskets of leftover food were collected following this event.