Modimo ke lerato

Bophelo ba Jesu Kreste

Thuto ea 1: Tsoalo ea Jesu Kreste

Mangolo: Luka 1:5–2:20; Matheu 1:18–25

Molimo o ile a khetha moroetsana ea ikokobelitseng ea bitsoang Maria h**e e be 'mè oa Mopholosi oa lefatše. Lengeloi Gabriele le ile la mo tsebisa h**e o tla emola ka matla a Moea o Halalelang, 'me a tsoale Mora ea tla bitsoa Jesu, hobane ke eena ea tla pholosa batho ba hae libeng tsa bona.

Le hoja Maria a ne a sa utloisise ka botlalo h**e na lintho tsena li tla etsahala joang, o ile a bontša tumelo e kholo le boikokobetso ka ho re:

«"Bona, ke lekhabunyane la Morena; a ho be joalo ho 'na ho ea ka lentsoe la hao." (Luka 1:38)»

Ka nako eo Josefa, eo e neng e le mohlankana oa Maria, le eena o ile a tšoenyeha ha a utloa h**e Maria o imme. Empa Molimo a mo romella lengeloi torong la mo tiisetsa h**e ngoana eo o tsoa ho Moea o Halalelang. Josefa a mamela Molimo, a amohela Maria, 'me a mo sireletsa ka lerato le ka tumelo.

Hamorao, taelo ea Cesare Augustus ea h**e batho bohle ba ngolisoe e ile ea etsa h**e Josefa le Maria ba tsamaee ho tloha Nazaretha ho ea Bethlehema. Leeto leo le ne le le lelelele ebile le le boima, haholo hobane Maria o ne a le haufi le ho beleha.

Ha ba fihla Bethlehema, ba ile ba fumana h**e ho ne ho se na sebaka ntlong ea baeti. Ka lebaka leo, Jesu a tsoalloa sebakeng se bonolo sa liphoofolo, 'me a robatsoa ka sejelong.

Ka bosiu boo, mangeloi a Molimo a ile a hlaha ho balisa ba neng ba alositse mehlape ea bona, a re:

«"Le se ke la tšaba, hobane ke le tlisetsa litaba tse molemo tsa thabo e kholo e tla ba tsa batho bohle. Kajeno le tsoaletsoe Mopholosi motseng oa Davida; ke Kreste Morena." (Luka 2:10–11)»

Balisa ba potlakela Bethlehema, ba fumana lesea Jesu joalokaha mangeloi a ne a boletse, 'me ba khumama ba mo rapela. Ka mor'a moo ba tloha ba tlotlisa Molimo le ho bolella ba bang litaba tsohle tseo ba li boneng le ho li utloa.

Seo re Ithutang Sona

- Molimo o phethahatsa litšepiso tsa Hae ka nako ea Hae.
- O sebelisa batho ba ikokobelitseng ho phethahatsa morero oa Hae.
- Jesu o tlile lefatsheng ho tlisa pholoho, tshepo le bophelo bo sa feleng.
- Le rona re lokela ho ba le tumelo le kutlo joaloka Maria le Josefa.

Temana ea Kajeno

"Kajeno le tsoaletsoe Mopholosi motseng oa Davida; ke Kreste Morena." — Luka 2:11

The Life of Jesus Christ

Lesson 1: The Birth of Jesus Christ

Scripture: Luke 1:5–2:20; Matthew 1:18–25

God chose a humble young woman named Mary to become the mother of the Savior of the world. The angel Gabriel announced to her that she would conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit and give birth to a Son who would be called Jesus, because He would save His people from their sins.

Although Mary did not fully understand how these things would happen, she responded with great faith and humility, saying:

«“I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:38)»

At that time, Joseph, who was engaged to Mary, was deeply troubled when he learned that she was expecting a child. But God sent an angel to him in a dream, assuring him that the child had been conceived by the Holy Spirit. Joseph obeyed God, took Mary as his wife, and faithfully cared for and protected her.

Later, a decree from Caesar Augustus required everyone to return to their ancestral hometown to be registered. This led Joseph and Mary to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The journey was long and difficult, especially because Mary was close to giving birth.

When they arrived in Bethlehem, they found that there was no room available for them. As a result, Jesus was born in humble surroundings and was laid in a manger.

That same night, angels appeared to shepherds who were watching over their flocks and proclaimed:

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10–11)

The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem and found the baby Jesus exactly as the angels had told them. They worshipped Him and then returned, glorifying and praising God for everything they had seen and heard.

What We Learn

- God fulfills His promises in His perfect time.
- He uses humble people to accomplish His eternal purpose.
- Jesus came into the world to bring salvation, hope, and eternal life.
- Like Mary and Joseph, we are called to respond to God with faith, humility, and obedience.

Today's Key Verse

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:11

Bophelo ba Jesu Kreste

Selelekela

Re qala letoto lena ka sepheo sa ho ithuta le ho thuisa ka bophelo ba Morena Jesu Kreste—Monna ea ileng a fetola histori ea lefatše le bophelo ba batho ka lerato la hae, kutlo ea hae ho Molimo, le sehlabelo sa hae sefapanong.

Jesu ha aa ka a phela feela e le motho ea molemo, empa e ne e le Mora oa Molimo ea tlileng ho tlisa topollo, tšepo le bophelo bo sa feleng ho bohle ba lumelang ho eena.

Thapelo ea rona ke h**e ha re ntse re ithuta ka bophelo ba hae letsatsi ka letsatsi, re se ke ra eketsa tsebo feela, empa re hōle tumelong, leratong le kutlong ho Molimo. E se eka mantsoe ana a ka re atametsa haufi le Morena Jesu le ho re susumelletsa ho mo latela ka lipelo tsohle tsa rona.

"Le nthuteng ho 'na, hobane ke bonolo, ke ikokobelitse pelong, 'me le tla fumana phomolo bakeng sa meea ea lona." — Matheu 11:29

Tsoela pele ho latela letoto lena: "Bophelo ba Jesu Kreste."

The Life of Jesus Christ

Introduction

We begin this series with the purpose of learning about and reflecting on the life of our Lord Jesus Christ—the Man who changed the course of history and the lives of countless people through His love, His obedience to God, and His sacrifice on the cross.

Jesus was not merely a good man; He is the Son of God who came to bring redemption, hope, and eternal life to all who believe in Him.

Our prayer is that, as we study His life day by day, we will not only gain knowledge but also grow in faith, love, and obedience to God. May these messages draw us closer to the Lord Jesus and inspire us to follow Him with all our hearts.

"Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." — Matthew 11:29

Continue following this series: "The Life of Jesus Christ."

"Re Letsopa Matsohong a Mmopi"

Temana ya Sehlooho:
Baroma 9:20–21

Kajeno re bala kgaolo e tebileng haholo ho Baroma 9, moo moapostola Paulose a arabang dipotso tseo batho ba bangata ba ipotsang tsona.

Ke hobaneng ha batho ba bang ba tswalwa ba foufetse, ba sa utlwe kapa ba sa kgone ho bua? Ke hobaneng ha ba bang ba ruile, ba bang ba futsanehile? Ke hobaneng ha ba bang ba na le menyetla e mengata ho feta ba bang? Ke hobaneng ha Modimo a bitsa ba bang h**e ba mo sebeletse, athe ba bang ha ba so bitsetswe?

Ka dinako tse ding re ka nahana h**e sena ha se lokile. Re ka ipotsa h**e na Modimo o etsa toka na.

Empa Paulose o re hopotsa ka mantswe ana:

"Empa wena motho, o mang h**e o ka ngangisana le Modimo? Na se bopilweng se ka re ho ya se bopileng: 'O ntiretseng jwalo kang?' Na mmopi wa letsopa ha a na tokelo ya ho etsa ka letsopa le le leng sejana se seng bakeng sa mosebetsi o hlomphehang, mme se seng bakeng sa mosebetsi o tlwaelehileng?"
(Baroma 9:20–21)

Modimo ke Mmopi wa lehodimo le lefatshe. O bopile tsohle tse phelang, mme O di boloka ka matla a Hae. Ka baka leo, O na le tokelo ya ho etsa ka popo ya Hae kamoo A ratang kateng.

Le rona re jwaloka letsopa matsohong a Mmopi. Kaofela re entswe ke Modimo, mme bophelo ba rona bo matsohong a Hae.

Ka hona re tshwanetse ho phela ka dipelo tse tletseng teboho. Re tshwanetse ho leboha Modimo ka mpho ya bophelo, ka bophelo bo botle, ka mahlo a bonang, ditsebe tse utlwang, le pelo e kgonang ho amohela Lentswe la Hae.

Jwaloka dipitsa tse entsweng ka letsopa, ba bang ba ka sebediswa mesebetsing e meholo, ba bang mesebetsing e menyenyane. Empa kaofela re entswe ke Mmopi a le mong, mme kaofela re bohlokwa mahlong a Hae.

Kajeno, leboha Modimo h**e O o biditse ho mo sebeletsa ka tsela eo A e rerileng bakeng sa bophelo ba hao. Mamela Moya wa Hae ka hloko, mme o ikemisetse ho latela tataiso ya Hae letsatsi le leng le le leng.

Molaetsa o Moholo

Kaofela re letsopa matsohong a Modimo, Mmopi wa rona. O tseba morero wa bophelo ba e mong le e mong wa rona, mme ha a etse diphoso. A re amoheleng pitso ya Hae ka teboho, re mo tshepe ka dipelo tsohle tsa rona, mme re mo sebeletse ka botshepehi, re tseba h**e O sebetsa dintho tsohle ho phethahatsa morero wa Hae o phethahetseng.

"We Are Clay in the Hands of the Potter"

Key Passage:
Romans 9:20–21

Today we read a challenging chapter in Romans 9, where the Apostle Paul addresses questions that many people have asked throughout history.

Why are some people born blind, deaf, or unable to speak? Why are some rich while others are poor? Why do some seem to have greater opportunities than others? Why does God call some people to serve Him while others have not yet been called?

At times, we may wonder whether this is fair. We may even question God's justice.

But Paul reminds us with these words:

“But who are you, a human being, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’ Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use?”
(Romans 9:20–21)

God is the Creator of heaven and earth. He made everything that exists and sustains all life by His power. Therefore, He has the right to do as He pleases with His creation.

We are like clay in the hands of the Potter. Every one of us has been formed by God, and our lives are in His hands.

Instead of questioning His wisdom, we should live with thankful hearts. We should thank Him for the gift of life, for good health, for eyes that can see, ears that can hear, and hearts that are able to receive His Word.

Like clay vessels, some are used in highly visible ways, while others serve in quiet and humble roles. Yet every vessel is made by the same Master Potter, and each has value in His sight.

Today, thank God that He has called you to serve Him in the place He has chosen for you. Listen carefully to His Spirit, and be willing to follow His leading each day.

Main Message

We are all clay in the hands of God, our Master Potter. He knows the purpose He has for each of our lives, and He never makes mistakes. Let us trust His wisdom, accept His calling with grateful hearts, and faithfully serve Him wherever He places us, knowing that He is working all things according to His perfect plan.

"Kea Tseba H**e Ha ho Botle bo Dulang ho Nna"

Temana ya Sehlooho:
Baroma 7:18–19

"Ke a tseba h**e ha ho botle bo dulang ho nna, e leng nameng ya ka ya sebe. Hobane ke na le takatso ya ho etsa se molemo, empa ha ke kgone ho se phetha. Hobane molemo oo ke batlang ho o etsa ha ke o etse; empa bobe boo ke sa batleng ho bo etsa, ke bona boo ke bo etsang."
(Baroma 7:18–19)

Kajeno re bala mantswe a tswang pelong ya moapostola Paulose. O bua ka ntwa eo modumedi e mong le e mong a e loanang—ntwa kgahlanong le tlhaho ya sebe.

Har'a mathata wohle ao re kopanang le ona bophelong, ha ho le thata ho feta ho hlola tlhaho ya rona ya sebe. Hangata batho ba leka ho sebetsana le yona ka ditsela tse fapaneng.

Tsela ya pele ke ho iphapanyetsa sebe, ba tshepa h**e ka letsatsi le leng se tla fela ka bosona. Empa sena ha se sebetse. Sebe ha se nyamele—se ntse se hola mme se ba matla le ho feta.

Tsela ya bobedi ke ho itshepa feela ka matla a boikemisetso. Le hoja boikemisetso bo le bohlokwa, ha boa lekana ka bo bona. Le Paulose o ile a dumela sena ha a re:

"Ke na le takatso ya ho etsa se molemo, empa ha ke kgone ho se phetha."

Tsela ya boraro, e leng yona feela e atlehang, ke ho phela ka Moya wa Modimo.

Ke ka lebaka leo Paulose a ngolang kgaolong e latelang a re:

"Jwale ha ho sa na kahlolo ho ba leng ho Kreste Jesu, hobane molao wa Moya wa bophelo ho Kreste Jesu o ntokolotse molaong wa sebe le wa lefu."
(Baroma 8:1–2)

Hape o re:

"Moya o re thusa bofokoding ba rona."
(Baroma 8:26)

Ka hona, ha rea tshwanela ho iphapanyetsa bofokodi ba rona kapa ho itshepa feela ka matla a rona. Re tshwanetse ho atamela ho Modimo letsatsi le leng le le leng, re mo kope bohlale, tataiso le matla. Ha re dumella Moya wa Modimo ho re etella pele, O re thusa ho hlola sebe le ho hola tumelong.

Le hoja ntwa kgahlanong le sebe e ka ba thata, ha re e lwele re le bang. Modimo o na le rona, mme Moya wa Hae o re matlafatsa letsatsi le leng le le leng.

Molaetsa o Moholo

Tlhaho ya sebe e ke ke ya hlolwa ka matla a rona feela. Tlholo ya nnete e tla ha re phela ka Moya wa Modimo, re tshepa Jesu Kreste, mme re mo kopa matla letsatsi le leng le le leng. A re se keng ra tela ntweng ya tumelo, hobane Modimo o re fa matla a ho hlola le ho phela bophelo bo mo kgahlisang.

"I Know That Nothing Good Lives in Me"

Key Passage:
Romans 7:18–19

“For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.”
(Romans 7:18–19)

Today we read the honest words of the Apostle Paul as he describes the daily struggle every believer faces—the battle against our sinful nature.

Of all the challenges we face in life, none is greater than overcoming sin. People often try to deal with this struggle in different ways.

The first approach is to ignore our sinful nature, hoping that one day it will simply disappear. Unfortunately, this never works. Sin does not fade away on its own—it grows stronger when left unchecked.

The second approach is to rely only on our own willpower. While determination is important, it is not enough. Even Paul admitted this when he said:

“I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.”

The third—and only effective—way is to live by the Spirit of God.

That is why Paul continues in the next chapter by saying:

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life has set me free from the law of sin and death.”
(Romans 8:1–2)

He also reminds us:

“The Spirit helps us in our weakness.”
(Romans 8:26)

Therefore, we should not ignore our weaknesses or depend only on our own strength. Instead, we should come to God every day, asking Him for wisdom, guidance, and strength. As we allow His Spirit to lead us, He helps us overcome sin and grow in faith.

Although the battle against sin is difficult, we do not fight it alone. God is with us, and His Spirit strengthens us each day to live a life that pleases Him.

Main Message

We cannot overcome our sinful nature by our own strength alone. True victory comes when we trust in Jesus Christ, walk by the Spirit of God, and depend on Him every day. Let us never give up the fight against sin, but continually seek God's help, knowing that He gives us the strength to overcome and to live faithfully for His glory.

“Bohle ba Entse Sebe”

Temana ya Sehlooho:
Baroma 3:23–24

Hobane bohle ba entse sebe, mme ba haellwa ke kganya ya Modimo; empa ba lokafatswa feela ka mohau wa Hae, ka topollo e tlileng ka Jesu Kreste.
(Baroma 3:23–24)

Mantswe ana a tshwanetse ho tlatsa dipelo tsa rona ka teboho e kgolo. A re hopotsa h**e ha ho le ya mong wa rona ya emang pela Modimo hobane a lokile ka matla a hae. Kaofela re entse sebe. Kaofela re hlolehile. Ka menahano ya rona, mantswe a rona le diketso tsa rona, re utlwisitse Modimo bohloko.

Ha re ne re tshwanetse ho lefella dibe tsa rona ka borona, re ne re ke ke ra kgona. Molato wa sebe o moholo hoo motho a ke keng a o lefa.

Jesu o ile a bontsha sena ka papiso ya mohlanka ya neng a tshwaretswe molato o moholo, empa yena a hana ho tshwarela e mong. Molato oo re o kolotang Modimo o moholo haholo hoo re neng re ke ke ra o lefa. Empa ka baka la lerato la Hae le leholo, Modimo o ile a o tshwarela ka botlalo ka sehlabelo sa Mora wa Hae, Jesu Kreste.

Seo re neng re ke ke ra se fumana ka mesebetsi ya rona, Modimo o re fa sona mahala ka mohau wa Hae.

Ha re dumela ho Jesu Kreste, re kolobetswa Lebitsong la Hae, mme re ikemisetsa ho latela mehlala ya Hae letsatsi le leng le le leng, dibe tsa rona di a hlatsuwa. Modimo ha a sa re bona re le batho ba kolotang sebe, empa o re bona re apesitswe mohau wa Hae, re lokafaditswe ka Jesu Kreste, mme re filwe tshepo ya bophelo bo sa feleng Mmusong wa Hae.

Lerato lena le leholo le tshwanetse ho fetola bophelo ba rona. Pelo e tshwaretsweng e tshwanetse ho tshwarela ba bang. Ya amohetseng mohau e tshwanetse ho bontsha mohau. Ya ratilweng ke Modimo e tshwanetse ho rata ba bang.

Kajeno a re leboheng Ntata rona ya lehodimong ka mohau wa Hae o moholo le o sa lekanngweng. A mosa wa Hae o bonahale bophelong ba rona ka kutlwelobohloko, mamello, lerato le tshwarelo tseo re di bontshang ho bohle bao re kopanang le bona.

Molaetsa o Moholo

Ha ho motho ya lokafalang ka matla a hae, hobane bohle re entse sebe. Empa ka mohau wa Modimo le sehlabelo sa Jesu Kreste, re fumane tshwarelo, topollo le tshepo ya bophelo bo sa feleng. A re pheleng ka dipelo tse tletseng teboho, re bontshe lerato, mohau le tshwarelo ho ba bang, jwalokaha Modimo a re bontsh*tse mohau ka Kreste.

"All Have Sinned"

Key Passage:
Romans 3:23–24

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
(Romans 3:23–24)

These words should fill our hearts with deep gratitude. They remind us that none of us stands before God because we are good enough. Every one of us has sinned. We have all failed. Through our thoughts, words, and actions, we have fallen short of God's perfect standard.

If we had to pay the penalty for our own sins, none of us could do it. The debt of sin is far too great for any human being to repay.

Jesus illustrated this truth in the parable of the unforgiving servant. The servant owed an enormous debt that he could never repay, yet his master freely forgave him. In the same way, our debt before God is impossible for us to pay. But because of His great love, God has completely forgiven us through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.

What we could never earn through our own efforts, God gives to us freely by His grace.

When we believe in Jesus Christ, are baptized into His Name, and seek to follow Him faithfully each day, our sins are washed away. God no longer sees us as guilty sinners burdened by an impossible debt. Instead, He sees men and women clothed in His mercy, justified through Jesus Christ, and given the hope of eternal life in His Kingdom.

Such amazing love should transform the way we live. Hearts that have been forgiven should become hearts that forgive others. Those who have received mercy should gladly show mercy. Those who have experienced God's love should reflect that love to everyone around them.

Today, let us thank our heavenly Father for His wonderful and undeserved grace. May His kindness be seen in our lives through compassion, patience, love, and forgiveness toward others.

Main Message

No one can be made right with God by their own goodness, because all have sinned. But through God's grace and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we receive forgiveness, redemption, and the hope of eternal life. Let us live each day with grateful hearts, showing love, mercy, and forgiveness to others, just as God has shown His grace to us through Christ.

“Nnete ke H**e Jesu o Tsositsoe Bafung”

Temana ya Sehlooho:
Mattheu 28

Kajeno re bala ka e nngwe ya diketsahalo tse kgolo ka ho fetisisa historing ya lefatshe—tsoho ya Jesu Kreste bafung.

Haeba motho ofe kapa ofe a ne a ka be a ile a khona ho hlahisa setopo kapa masapo a Jesu, tsoho ya Hae e ka be e bile leshano. Empa ha ho mohla lefatsheng ho kileng ha eba le motho ya hlahisitseng setopo kapa masapo a Jesu.

Nnete ke h**e masole a neng a lebetse lebitla la Jesu a ile a bona se etsahetseng ka mahlo a wona. Bibele e re:

"Ha eba le tshisinyeho e kgolo ya lefatshe, hobane lengeloi la Morena le ile la theoha lehodimong, la phikolosetsa lejwe ka thoko, mme la dula hodima lona."
(Mattheu 28:2)

Lengeloi leo le ne le phatsima jwalo ka lehadima, mme diaparo tsa lona di ne di tshweu jwaloka lehlwa. Masole a ile a tshoha haholo hoo a ileng a thothomela mme a wa fatshe jwaloka batho ba shweleng.

Hamorao, masole ao a ile a ya motseng mme a bolella baprista ba baholo tsohle tseo a di boneng. Empa baprista le baholo ba ile ba etsa morero wa ho pata nnete. Ba ile ba fa masole tjhelete e ngata h**e a bue leshano, a re:

"Barutuwa ba Hae ba tlile bosiu ba utswa setopo sa Hae ha re ntse re robetse."
(Mattheu 28:11–15)

Masole a ile a amohela tjhelete mme a hasa leshano leo. Bibele e re pale eo e ile ya ata hara Bajuda ka nako eo.

Empa nnete e ntse e le teng. Ha ho motho ya kileng a hlahisa masapo kapa setopo sa Jesu, hobane Jesu ke Motho a le Mong feela ya ileng a tsoha bafung, a fuwa bophelo bo sa feleng, a nyolohela lehodimong, mme a fuwa matla wohle lehodimong le lefatsheng.

Jesu ka Boyena o itse:

"Ke neilwe matla wohle lehodimong le lefatsheng."
(Mattheu 28:18)

Ka baka la tsoho ya Jesu, re na le tshepo ya h**e le rona re tla tsoswa haeba re dula re tshepahala ho Yena.

Bibele e boetse e re:

Modimo o beile letsatsi leo ka lona a tla ahlola lefatshe ka toka ka Monna eo a mo kgethileng. O fane ka bopaki ho bohle ka ho mo tsosa bafung."
(Liketso 17:31)

Molaetsa o Moholo

Tsoho ya Jesu Kreste ke nnete ya histori e tiisitsweng ke Modimo. Ha ho motho ya kileng a khona ho hanyetsa kapa ho hlahisa setopo sa Hae, hobane O a phela. Ka baka la tsoho ya Hae re na le tshepo ya bophelo bo sa feleng. A re tshwarelleng nneteng ena, re tshepe Jesu ka dipelo tsohle tsa rona, mme re mo sebeletse ka botshepehi ho fihlela letsatsi leo A tla boela a kgutla ka lona.

The Truth Is: Jesus Has Risen!

Key Passage:
Matthew 28

Today we read about one of the greatest events in human history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

If anyone had ever been able to produce the body or the remains of Jesus, the resurrection would have been proven false. But no one has ever produced His body or any evidence of His remains.

The truth is that the soldiers guarding Jesus' tomb witnessed what happened with their own eyes. The Bible tells us:

"There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it."
(Matthew 28:2)

The angel's appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were as white as snow. The guards were so terrified that they shook with fear and became like dead men.

Later, the soldiers went into the city and reported everything they had seen to the chief priests. Instead of accepting the truth, the chief priests and the elders made a plan to hide it. They gave the soldiers a large sum of money and instructed them to say:

"His disciples came during the night and stole His body while we were asleep."
(Matthew 28:11–15)

The soldiers accepted the money and spread the false story.

But the truth remains unchanged. No one has ever been able to produce the body of Jesus because He truly rose from the dead. He is the only person who has been raised to immortality, ascended into heaven, and been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

Jesus declared:

"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me."
(Matthew 28:18)

Because Jesus lives, we have the sure hope that those who faithfully belong to Him will also receive eternal life.

The Bible also says:

"For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead."
(Acts 17:31)

Main Message

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of our faith and a historical reality. No one has ever disproved it because Jesus is alive. His resurrection gives us hope, assurance, and the promise of eternal life. Let us hold firmly to this truth, remain faithful to Him, and joyfully await the day when He returns as King.

Modimo wa Ka, Modimo wa Ka, O Ntlohetseng'ng?
Temana ya Sehlooho:

Mattheu 27:45–46

Kajeno re bala ka nako e bohloko ka ho fetisisa historing ya lefatshe—ho thakgiswa ha Jesu Kreste. Ho tloha motshehare ho fihlela ka hora ya boraro mantsiboya, lefifi la aparela lefatshe lohle. Ka nako eo Jesu a hoeletsa ka lentswe le phahameng:
"Eli, Eli, lema sabakthani?" e leng ho re, "Modimo wa ka, Modimo wa ka, o ntlohetseng'ng?"
(Mattheu 27:45–46)
Lentswe lena le ne le se le porofetilwe dilemo tse ka bang sekete pele Jesu a tswalwa. Davida o ile a ngola ho Pesaleme ya 22:
"Modimo wa ka, Modimo wa ka, o ntlohetseng'ng?"
O tswela pele ka ho re:
"Ke seboko, eseng motho; ke nyedisitswe ke batho bohle. Bohle ba mponang ba a nkgehla, ba sisinya dihlooho ba re, ‘O tshepile Morena; a mo pholose haeba a mo rata.’"
(Pesaleme ya 22:1, 6–8)
Lentswe la Seheberu le fetoletsweng e le "seboko" ke towla. Lentswe lena le boetse le sebedisitswe ha ho buuwa ka mmala o mofubedu (scarlet) o neng o sebediswa tabernakeleng.
Seboko sa towla se fana ka setshwantsho se hlollang sa sehlabelo sa Jesu. Ha seboko sena se tshehadi se se se loketse ho behela mahe, se ikgomaretsa kutung ya sefate ka matla hoo se sa hlolang se tloha. Se shwela moo, se sireletsa bana ba sona. Ha se shwa, madi a sona a mafubedu a silafatsa kutu ya sefate le mmele wa sona. Mmala oo o mofubedu e ne e le wona o neng o ntshiwa ho etsa dae ya scarlet mehleng ya kgale.
Sena se re hopotsa Jesu, ya ileng a fanyehwa sefapanong (sefateng), a tsholla madi a Hae a bohlokwa h**e a tle a tlise bana ba bangata kganyeng ya Modimo.
Joalokaha Baheberu 2:10 e bolela, Jesu o ile a hlokofala e le h**e "a tlise bana ba bangata kganyeng."
Kajeno, ba bangata ba rona re hopola sehlabelo sena ka Sontaha ha re arolelana bohobe le veine re le bara le baradi babo Kreste.
A re leboheng Modimo ka pelo tsohle hobane Jesu o ile a re shwela. Madi a Hae a ile a tshollwa ho hlatswa dibe tsa rona, e le h**e re phele bakeng sa Hae, ka Yena, le ho Yena, mme qetellong re fumane bophelo bo sa feleng.

Molaetsa o Moholo

Jesu o ile a ikgafa sefapanong ka lebaka la lerato la Hae ho rona. Jwaloka seboko sa towla se ileng sa shwela bana ba sona, Jesu o ile a fana ka bophelo ba Hae h**e re fumane tshwarelo ya dibe le bophelo bo sa feleng. A re se keng ra lebala sehlabelo sa Hae, empa re phele letsatsi le leng le le leng ka teboho, tumelo le botshepehi ho Morena ya re ratileng ho isa lefung.

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Key Verse:
Matthew 27:45–46

Today we read about the most significant moment in human history—the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. From noon until three o'clock in the afternoon, darkness covered the whole land. At about three o'clock Jesus cried out with a loud voice:

“Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?”
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
(Matthew 27:45–46)

These words were not spoken unexpectedly. They were prophesied by King David nearly 1,000 years before Jesus was born. In Psalm 22, David wrote:

“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

He continued:

“I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people. All who see Me mock Me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: ‘He trusts in the Lord; let the Lord rescue Him. Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him.’”
(Psalm 22:1, 6–8)

The Hebrew word translated "worm" is towla. This same word is also associated with the scarlet dye used in the furnishings of the Tabernacle.

The towla worm provides a remarkable picture of Christ's sacrifice. When the female towla worm is ready to give birth, she attaches herself permanently to the trunk of a tree. She remains there until she dies, protecting her young beneath her body. As she dies, a crimson-red fluid stains both her body and the wood. From these worms, the scarlet dye of ancient times was produced.

What a beautiful picture of Jesus! He willingly gave His life on the tree (the cross), shedding His precious blood so that He might "bring many sons to glory" (Hebrews 2:10).

Each Sunday, many believers remember Jesus by sharing the bread and the wine together as brothers and sisters in Christ. As we do, we give thanks that Jesus died for us. His blood was shed to cleanse us from our sins so that we might live for Him, through Him, and with Him forever.

Main Message

Jesus willingly gave His life because of His great love for us. Just as the towla worm dies to give life to its young, Jesus gave His life on the cross so that we could receive forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life. May we never forget His sacrifice, but live each day with grateful hearts, faithful obedience, and joyful hope as we await His return.

Batho ba Babedi. Dibe Tse Pedi. Dikarabelo Tse Pedi.

Temana ya Sehlooho:

Mattheu 26

Kajeno re bala ka batho ba babedi ba neng ba atametse Jesu haholo—Judase le Petrose. Ka bobedi ba ile ba hloleha, empa tsela eo ba ileng ba arabela ka yona e ile ya fapana haholo.
Jesu o ile a re ho Judase:
"Kannete ke re ho lona, e mong wa lona o tla nkeka."
(Mattheu 26:21)
Mme a re ho Petrose:
"Kannete ke re ho wena, bosiung bona pele mokoko o lla, o tla ntatola hararo."
(Mattheu 26:34)
Ka bobedi ba ile ba hloleha ho tshepahala ho Jesu. Ba ne ba utlwile dithuto tse tshwanang, ba bone mehlolo e tshwanang, mme ba jele tafoleng e le nngwe le Morena wa bona. Empa ha nako ya teko e fihla, e mong le e mong o ile a nka tsela e fapaneng.
Judase o ile a eka Jesu ka boomo. O ile a kgetha tjhelete ho feta lerato, mme a rekisa botswalle ba hae le Morena bakeng sa phaello ya lefatshe. Ha a hlokomela boima ba sebe sa hae, o ile a lahlehelwa ke tshepo. A nahana h**e ha ho sa na tsela ya ho kgutlela ho Modimo. Maswabi a hae a ile a fetoha ho nyahama hobane o ne a sa sa bona mohau wa Modimo o neng o ntse o mo emetse.
Petrose, ka lehlakoreng le leng, o ile a latola Jesu ka lebaka la tshabo le pherekano. Empa ha mokoko o lla, mme Jesu a mo sheba, pelo ya hae ya robeha. O ile a lla habohloko, e seng hobane a tshwerwe, empa hobane a ne a utlwisa Morena wa hae bohloko. Meokgo ya hae e ile ya eba qalo ya pako le ho tsosoloswa. Ka mora tsoho ya Jesu, Morena o ile a mo amohela hape, a mo tshwarela, mme a mo fa boikarabelo ba ho hlokomela mohlape wa Hae.
Phapang e ne e se h**e e mong o entse sebe se seholo ho feta e mong. Phapang e ne e le h**e ba ile ba ya hokae ka mora h**e ba we.
Le rona kaofela rea hloleha. Re etsa diphoso tseo re ka ratang eka di ka hlakolwa. Empa Jesu o ntse a mema batho ba dipelo tse robehileng h**e ba kgutlele ho Yena. Mohau wa Hae o moholo ho feta dibe tsohle tsa rona, mme tshwarelo ya Hae ha e fele.
Haeba kajeno pelo ya hao e imetswe ke molato kapa masoabi, o se ke wa baleha Jesu. Balehela ho Yena. Matsohong a Hae a lerato, pako e fetoha tshepo, tshwarelo e tlisa kgotso, mme bophelo bo robehileng bo tsosoloswa hape.

Molaetsa o Moholo

Ho hloleha ha se pheletso haeba re kgutlela ho Jesu ka pako ya nnete. Mohau wa Hae o moholo ho feta diphoso tsohle tsa rona. A re se keng ra balehela hole le Morena ha re we, empa re balehele ho Yena, hobane ho Yena ho na le tshwarelo, tsosoloso le bophelo bo botjha.

Two Men. Two Failures. Two Different Responses.

Key Passage:
Matthew 26

Today we read about two men who were very close to Jesus—Judas and Peter. Both failed Him, but the way they responded to their failure was completely different.

Jesus said to Judas:

“Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”
(Matthew 26:21)
And He said to Peter:
“Truly I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”
(Matthew 26:34)
Both men failed to remain faithful to Jesus. They heard the same teachings, witnessed the same miracles, and shared the same table with their Lord. Yet when the moment of testing came, each chose a different path.

Judas deliberately betrayed Jesus. He chose money over love and exchanged his friendship with the Lord for personal gain. When he realised the weight of his sin, he lost all hope. He believed there was no way back to God. His sorrow turned into despair because he could no longer see the mercy that was still available to him.

Peter, on the other hand, denied Jesus out of fear and confusion. But when the rooster crowed and Jesus looked at him, his heart was broken. He wept bitterly—not because he had been caught, but because he had hurt the One who loved him so deeply. His tears became the beginning of repentance and restoration. After His resurrection, Jesus welcomed Peter back, forgave him, and entrusted him with the responsibility of caring for His flock.

The difference was not that one had sinned more than the other. The difference was where they turned after they had fallen.

We all stumble. We all make mistakes we wish we could erase. Yet Jesus continues to invite broken hearts to come back to Him. His grace is greater than our greatest failures, and His mercy never runs out.

If your heart is heavy with regret today, do not run away from Jesus—run to Him. In His loving embrace, repentance becomes hope, forgiveness brings peace, and broken lives are made whole again.

Main Message

Failure is not the end if we turn back to Jesus with genuine repentance. His grace is greater than all our sins, and His mercy is always available. Let us never run away from the Lord when we fall, but run to Him, for in Him there is forgiveness, restoration, and the promise of a new beginning.