Bear Grylls: "Make no mistake (...) Jesus Christ was a warrior."
“People think Jesus was meek and mild. But look at what He actually did: 40 days in the desert with nothing, facing temptation at his weakest, and then walking willingly towards torture. That isn’t weakness. That is a warrior.
We are made in His image. So don’t shy away from your battles. Walk towards them. Stand tall. Use your strength with humility and kindness, but be a warrior. The world doesn’t need timid hearts. It needs lion spirits.”
Jesus' first miracle wasn't really about running out of wine.
It was about something theologians have argued over for 2,000 years.
The wedding at Cana contains one of the most layered symbols in all of Scripture.
Most people read right past it.
A thread on what it actually means.🧵
God says,
I forgive you of lust.
I forgive you of adultery.
I forgive you of fornication.
I forgive you of gossip.
I forgive you of homosexuality.
I forgive you of murder.
I forgive you of prostitution.
I forgive you of violence and gang life.
I forgive you of unforgiveness.
I forgive you of kidnapping.
I forgive you of not being a good wife.
I forgive you of not being a good husband.
I forgive you of not being a good child.
I forgive you of not being a good mother.
I forgive you of not being a good father.
I forgive you of not being a good evangelist.
I forgive you of not being a good pastor.
I forgive you of not being a good teacher.
I forgive you of abortion.
I forgive you of child abuse.
I forgive you of rape.
I forgive you of condemning others.
I forgive you of neglecting your parents.
I forgive you of lying.
I forgive you of bearing false witness.
I forgive you of coveting.
I forgive you of stealing.
I forgive you of all your sins…
because Jesus loves you. ❤️
Jesus Christ, our Saviour, shed His blood on the cross and died in your place.
He was buried, and on the third day He rose again victorious over sin and death,
to give everlasting life to whosoever believes in His name.
📖 Romans 6:23 (KJV)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
📖 Romans 10:9 (KJV)
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
📖 Acts 16:31 (KJV)
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”
📖 2 Corinthians 6:2 (KJV)
“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ today.
Today is the day of salvation. ✝️❤️
>Be Pelagius of Asturias
>Moors have conquered half of Iberia
>Refuses to surrender
>Retreats to a cave in Covadonga with only 300 men
>Moors send a massive army of 10,000 to crush your resistance
>"My hope is in Christ... from this mountain shall come the salvation of Spain"
>Wins
>Moors flee at the literal name of Pelagius
>Sparks the 700-year Reconquista
>Literally saved western civilization
Unfathomably based.
>Be Godfrey of Bouillon
>Lead the First Crusade to liberate the Holy Land
>Successfully breaches the walls of Jerusalem after a brutal campaign
>His men want to crown him the King of Jerusalem
>Refuses to wear a crown of gold in the city where Christ wore a crown of thorns
>Takes the humble title "Defender of the Holy Sepulchre" instead
>Rules with humility, piety, and absolute martial prowess
Unfathomably based
Tengo miedo, Señor,
de tener miedo
y no saber luchar.
Tengo miedo, Señor,
de tener miedo
y poderte negar.
Yo te pido, Señor,
que en Tu grandeza
no te olvides de mí;
y me des con Tu amor
la fortaleza
para morir por Ti.
—Isabel I de Castilla, la Católica.
Ésta es mi Reina.
The four Gospels are not random repetitions. Each one presents Jesus from a different angle, for a specific purpose and audience. Together, they give a full picture of who He is.
1. Matthew —>> Jesus as the King (Messiah)
Audience: Mainly Jews
Matthew focuses on proving that Jesus is the promised Messiah from the Old Testament.
• He starts with a genealogy from Abraham and David → showing Jesus is a royal descendant
• Constantly says: “This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet…”
• Emphasizes the Kingdom of Heaven
Why?
The Jews were waiting for a King. Matthew is saying: “This is the One you have been waiting for.”
2. Mark —>> Jesus as the Servant with Power
Audience: Romans (action-oriented people)
Mark shows Jesus as:
• Always moving
• Always serving
• Performing miracles
There are fewer long teachings and more actions.
• No genealogy (servants don’t need one)
• Focus on what Jesus does, not long explanations
Why?
Romans respected power and action, not long religious discussions.
Mark shows: Jesus is powerful, active, and authoritative.
3. Luke —>>Jesus as the Perfect Man (Savior of All)
Audience: Gentiles (non-Jews)
Luke presents Jesus as:
• Compassionate
• Caring for the poor, women, and outcasts
• Deeply human, yet perfect
• Genealogy goes all the way back to Adam (not just Abraham)
• Emphasis on prayer, mercy, and the Holy Spirit
Why?
Luke wants to show that Jesus is not only for Jews, but for everyone. “He is the Savior of all humanity.”
4. John —>> Jesus as God (Divine Son)
Audience: Everyone (universal)
John goes deeper than the others.
• Starts with: “In the beginning was the Word…”
• Clearly declares Jesus divinity
• Focuses on who Jesus is, not just what He did
Includes powerful “I AM” statements:
• “I am the Light of the world”
• “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
Why?
John wants there to be no confusion:
Jesus is not just a prophet, He is God in the flesh.
God allowed four Gospels so we can see Jesus fully as:
• King (Matthew)
• Servant (Mark)
• Man (Luke)
• God (John)
🚨 MOMENTO HISTÓRICO QUE ESTÁ CONMOCIONANDO A LA IGLESIA CATÓLICA MUNDIAL
Por primera vez en décadas, el papa León XIV ha cargado personalmente la cruz en las 14 estaciones del Vía Crucis en el Coliseo de Roma, durante su primer Viernes Santo como pontífice.
En el mismo lugar donde los primeros cristianos dieron su vida por la fe, el Santo Padre ha caminado con la cruz al hombro, reviviendo con profunda humildad y fuerza el camino de Jesús hacia el Calvario.
Un gesto inédito. Un signo de retorno a las raíces. Una imagen que ya recorre el mundo.
🇻🇦✝️
Satanas es el primer y mayor perdedor de la creación.
Nunca podrá ganar, lo supo desde el principio y aún así hizo lo que hace
Si lo sigues eres hijo de la mentira y de la derrota
Jesús es el Rey de Reyes e incluso los demonios lo saben… y le temen