He must increase

John the Baptist was the son of priest named Zechariah, and Elizabeth (Luke 1:5-7). He was not an ordinary child but was set apart by God. He was the one in whom Isaiah prophesied, ‘In the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord. Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’ (Isaiah 40:3). This [...]

Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

After Jesus taught the parable of the Good Samaritan, he made a journey into a nearby village (Luke 10:37). Two women are introduced, Martha and Mary, sisters of Lazarus, a friend of Jesus. Martha invited Jesus into her home and was focused on preparing a meal for her guest. Whereas her younger sister Mary ‘sat [...]