As I was getting ready to leave, a man rushed up to me, kneeled down, and asked, “Good teacher, you are basically good and morally perfect; what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
I asked him, “Why do you think I am good? God is the only one who is fundamentally good. However, if you want to have eternal life, you must obey the commands of the law.”
“Which ones?” the man sought to know. You know these commandments: “Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not testify falsely, do not defraud, do not tell lies about others, respect your father and mother, and love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.”
He answered, “I have carefully kept all these commandments since I was a child. What else do I need?”
I felt a lot of respect and compassion for him when I looked at him.
I told him, “If you want to be perfect, sell everything you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven.
Then come and follow Me by becoming My disciple, having faith in Me, and taking the same path I take.”
But what I said made the man sad, and he left crying because he valued his property and possessions more than his relationship with God. He didn’t want to do what I asked.
As I looked around, I told my disciples, “It will be very hard for rich people who cling to their wealth and status as safety to enter the kingdom of God!”
They were shocked and confused by what I had said. But I said to them again,
“Children, how difficult it is for those who place their hope and confidence in riches to enter the kingdom of God!
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
They were completely and utterly astonished and asked me, “Then who can be saved?”
Looking at them, I said, “With people, it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”
Peter began saying to me, “Look, we have given up everything and followed You, becoming Your disciples and accepting You as Teacher and Lord. What will we have?”
So I said to them, “When the time of the new world comes, the Son of Man will sit on his great and glorious throne. And I can promise that you who followed me will sit on twelve thrones, and you will judge the twelve tribes of Israel. Everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or farms to follow me will get a hundred times more than they left. And they will have eternal life.
And many who are last now will be first in the future.”
Amen
The Parable of the Rich Young Man The story emphasizes that eternal life cannot be earned through wealth or strict adherence to commandments alone but requires a deeper commitment to following Jesus and placing trust in God. The rich young man’s sorrowful departure underscores the difficulty many face in letting go of material possessions to fully embrace a spiritual path.
Jesus from the Shroud of Turin reads from John, Chapter 4: The Samaritan Woman
Jesus Christ: as Himself, from the Shroud of Turin Music: Hurrian Hymn No. 6 in an arrangement for solo string instruments.
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Jesus talks to the Samaritan woman, Photina. Cast: Jesus Christ: as Himself, from the Shroud of Turin Music: The world’s oldest known melody, Hurrian Hymn No. 6, in an arrangement for solo string instruments.
Talks With a Samaritan Woman, John chapter 4, verses 1 to 42
Talks With a Samaritan Woman John chapter 4, verses 1 to 42
Now I, Jesus, learned that the Pharisees had heard that I was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not I who baptized, but my disciples. So I left Judea and went back once more to Galilee.
I had to go through Samaria because the way was shorter. So I came with my disciples to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.
Jacob’s well was there, and I sat down by the well because I was tired from the journey. It was about noon.
A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and I asked her, “Will you give me a drink?” (My disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)
The Samaritan woman answered me, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews, do not associate with Samaritans.)
I answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”
“Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?”
I answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
The woman said, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”
I answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
The woman said, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.”
I told her, “Go, call your husband, and come back.”
“I have no husband,” she replied.
I said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.”
“Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”
“Woman,” I replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.
You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”
“I, the one speaking to you—I am he.”
The Disciples Rejoin
Just then, my disciples returned and were surprised to find me talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?”
Water jug
Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?”They came out of town and made their way toward me.
Meanwhile, my disciples urged me, “Rabbi, eat something.”
But I said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.”
Then my disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” “My food,” I said, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.
Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.Even now, the one who reaps draws a wage and harvests a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together.
Thus, the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true.I sent you to reap what you have not worked for.
Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.”
Many Samaritans Believe
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in me because of the woman’s testimony: “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to me, they urged me to stay with them, and I stayed two days. And because of my words, many more became believers.
They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”
Amen!
The Woman at the Well
The woman that Jesus spoke to at Jacob’s well has been named by tradition as Photina, in Greek, “The Enlightened One.” She and her entire family underwent baptism by the Apostles following their encounter with Christ, and they later joined the early Church as evangelists.
Believing in the Lord, Photina went to preach His Gospel with her two sons Victor and Josiah, and with her five sisters, Anatolia, Phota, Photida, Parasceva and Cyriaca. They went to Carthage in Africa. There they were arrested, taken to Rome and thrown into prison
Photini and her offspring were finally called before Emperor Nero, who gave them orders to abandon their Christian beliefs. They chose to endure different forms of torture instead of complying. Following numerous attempts to coerce her into idolatry, the emperor gave the order to cast her down a well. In the year 66, Photini surrendered her life.
St. Photini is commemorated on three occasions during the year: February 26 (Greek Orthodox tradition), March 20 (Slavic tradition, as “Svetlana”), and the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman on the 5th Sunday of Pascha, in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
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In Matthew 7, Jesus speaks about hypocrites and judging others. Transporting the issue into the modern day, we observe that a small but vocal minority of Christians believes that contraception, abortion, and gay marriage, for instance, are sinful. Notwithstanding whether this is actually true or not, we argue that people should make their own choices. It’s God’s job to judge them.
Shalom,
Today we will speak about hypocrites and judging others. A small but vocal minority of Christians believe that contraception, abortion, and gay marriage, for instance, are sinful and believe the state should pass laws to discourage or criminalize these practices.
A central tenet of the 1960s “Free Love” hippie movement was the idea that relationships and individual preferences should be kept strictly confidential. The hippies believed that the state should have no say in these. These times and the societal upheaval these ideas caused are largely forgotten. But they led to more reproductive freedoms.
Freedoms that are being taken away, one by one.
What do evangelicals want—outlaw personal sin, free will, or both?
Some evangelicals have expanded their perspective beyond personal sin. Examples of this are war, poverty, racism, pollution, and economic inequality. This is called a structural sin.
These issues should be a priority for any Christian because they breed discontent and hatred.
But it is easier to legislate against abortion or contraception than to eliminate poverty or war.
Of course, not all evangelical leaders are the same. Some fight for legislation that reflects their moral principles, while others stress the importance of personal freedom.
We hold the view that each individual is endowed with the gift of free will. I’m on the side of freedom.
It is not up to the state or human law to judge a person’s private conduct. Judgment ultimately belongs to God.
If politicians and political parties assume the position of God by passing judgment on personal conduct through legislation, then what is the use of religion? Jesus died for our personal sins. The state shouldn’t legislate His sacrifice away.
There is a final judgement, but it certainly doesn’t happen in a human court.
Those who judge others in the name of God will be judged themselves.
Matthew chapter 7, verses 1 to 5, says:
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?
You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
Amen!
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Personal Sin and Legislation: Evangelical Christians often emphasize personal morality and adherence to biblical principles. For them, sin is a central concept, and they believe that individuals should strive to live according to God’s standards.
Some evangelicals advocate for laws that align with their moral convictions. For instance, they may support legislation against practices like abortion, contraception, or same-sex marriage, considering them sinful.
However, it’s essential to recognize that not all evangelicals hold the same views. There’s diversity within the evangelical community, and some prioritize personal freedom over legislative intervention.
Structural Sin and Broader Issues: Beyond personal sin, some evangelicals also recognize structural sin. These are societal issues that perpetuate injustice, inequality, and suffering. Examples include poverty, racism, war, and environmental degradation.
Addressing structural sin requires a broader perspective—one that extends beyond individual behavior. Evangelicals who focus on these issues often advocate for systemic change, social justice, and compassion.
Legislation and Freedom of Choice: It’s easier to legislate against specific behaviors (such as abortion) than to tackle complex societal problems. Legislation can be a powerful tool, but it must strike a balance between moral values and personal freedom.
Some evangelicals argue that personal choices should remain private and that the state shouldn’t intrude into matters of conscience. They emphasize free will and individual responsibility.
The Role of Religion and Judgment: The reference to Matthew 7:1–5 highlights an essential biblical teaching. Jesus cautioned against hypocritical judgment and encouraged self-reflection.
While evangelicals may have strong convictions, they also recognize that ultimate judgment belongs to God. Legislating morality can be fraught with challenges, as it involves human interpretation and fallibility.
Today I will speak to you about the sign of the cross, the holy spirit and the spirit of truth, the latter of which has become rare in the world.
You may identify the sign you see here as a cross. But the image I’m showing you here today is not a cross.
It is actually a hologram of a single photon, a small particle with a huge message. In the year 2016, researchers from the University of Warsaw were able to capture the photon.
What is the relationship of a particle of light, the smallest indivisible unit of electromagnetic energy, to my person?
Let me tell you.
From the Gospel of the Apostle John:
“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
Even the tiniest indivisible particle of electromagnetic energy in the known Universe, a quantum of light, carries a message of salvation and hope for all of humanity. I am your guiding light – my followers shall know me by the image of the photon.
Photon Pressure Photons, those massless particles of electromagnetic radiation, can transfer momentum to matter. This transmission generates a force known as photon pressure. Photons lack mass, but they have motion due to their energy. The equation p=E/c describes the relationship between momentum (p), energy (E), and the speed of light in a vacuum (c). In physics, this is called an optical force.
I Promise the Holy Spirit and the Spirit of Truth The festival of the Holy Spirit is celebrated 50 days after Easter. It marks the beginning of the Christian Church’s mission to the world. The Holy Spirit festival is loosely fashioned after the Jewish Shavuot celebration, also 50 days after Passover.
I was crucified after the Passover meal.
During Passover, a lamb used to be slaughtered as a sacrifice to God.
Thus I, Jesus, became the Lamb of God, to be crucified to take away the sins of the world.
John has recorded my saying the following in chapter 14:15–31 of the New Testament: If you love me, keep my commands. I will also ask the Father to give you another helper who will be with you forever: the Spirit of Truth.
The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him because he lives in you and always will.
Do not worry about being alone; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.
On that day, you will know that I am in my Father, you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.
My father will love the person who loves me, and I will love them and show myself to them. Then the other Judas (not the one who would betray me, Judas Iscariot), said,
“But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?”
I, Jesus, replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching.
These words do not come from me; they come from the Father who sent me. All of this I told you while I was still with you.
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Have peace in your hearts, and do not be afraid.
I told you I was leaving and would return to you. If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. What I have told you now will help you believe it when it happens. I will not say much more to you now, for the ruler of this world, Satan, is coming.
Satan had no hold over me, but he came so that the world could learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father commands me.
“Now is the time; let us go,” I said long ago.
Now is the time; let us go!
Amen!
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The Quantum of Light and Its Symbolism: The metaphor of light, especially as represented by a photon—the smallest indivisible unit of electromagnetic energy—holds deep spiritual significance.
Just as light dispels darkness, Jesus proclaimed, “I am the light of the world.” His teachings and sacrifice are seen as illuminating the path to salvation and hope for humanity. The image of the photon becomes a powerful symbol, representing both the scientific marvel of light and the spiritual enlightenment offered by Christ.
Photon Pressure and Momentum: The concept of photon pressure, where massless photons transfer momentum to matter, parallels the idea of spiritual influence. While photons lack mass, their energy and motion impact the world around them. Similarly, spiritual forces can shape our lives even when they are imperceptible.
The Holy Spirit and the Spirit of Truth: The festival of the Holy Spirit, celebrated after Easter, marks the beginning of the Christian Church’s mission. It aligns with the Jewish Shavuot, emphasizing continuity and renewal.
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit (the Advocate) to guide and teach believers. This Spirit of Truth dwells within, providing wisdom and reminding them of Christ’s teachings. The intimate relationship between the Father, Jesus, and believers is beautifully expressed: “I am in my Father, you are in me, and I am in you.”
Peace and Obedience: Jesus left a legacy of peace—a peace distinct from worldly offerings. It’s a peace that transcends circumstances and resides in the hearts of believers. Obedience to Christ’s teachings is an expression of love. Those who love Him will keep His commands, and the Father’s love will be with them.
The promise of the Holy Spirit ensures that believers are not alone; they have divine guidance and companionship.
Facing Challenges and Spiritual Warfare: The mention of Satan highlights the ongoing spiritual battle. Jesus, by obeying the Father’s commands, demonstrated victory over evil. As believers, we navigate this world while anticipating Christ’s return. The call to action—“Now is the time; let us go”—encourages us to live faithfully.
These words resonate with the timeless message of faith, love, and hope. May we continue to seek the light and follow its guidance. 🌟
Jesus talks about the last gathering with his disciples on the day before the crucifixion.
The image of Jesus seen here is the most realistic recreation of the face on the Shroud of Turin, an image that many believe to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth.
Shalom. I am speaking to you today with the countenance of the man depicted on the Turin Shroud. On “The Jesus Channel TV,” I discuss the Evangelions of my four disciples, Matthew, Mark, John, and Luke.
Those four books constitute my testament. Additional books were penned following my departure; among them, “The Book of Revelation,” which contains the “Apocalypse,” is currently the most famous and controversial.
To be honest, I do not know much about this. The book was written in the year 95 by John The Elder, also known as John of Patmos. I would be astounded if my dearly beloved disciple, John, wrote this at the age of 97.
It seems that for quite some time, there was heated controversy over whether or not the “Revelations” should be considered part of the Christian canon. And so it was not added to the Bible until the synod of Hippo in 393.
At the Council of Trullo, the Eastern Orthodox Churches rejected the “Book of the Apocalypse,” which took place 693 years after my birth, and to this day, it is not part of the orthodox liturgy.
My gospel is about forgiveness, and its Greek name “Evangelion” means “good news”. What has an apocalyptic tale of the end of the world to do with me?
The end of the world is irrelevant to what I have to say.
My teaching revolves around the commandment I gave in John 13:34–35: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
A new commandment I give unto you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another.
Let us strive to embody this commandment in our thoughts, words, and actions, allowing love to guide our interactions and illuminate the path for others. In doing so, we contribute to a more harmonious and understanding world, reflecting the teachings of Jesus and exemplifying what it truly means to be his disciples.
