Matthew 17:23
Arabic 1978 (APD) (Kitaab al Vahd aj Jadid 1978)
ما معنى هذا؟
In Matthew 17:23, Jesus tells his disciples that he will die but rise again on the third day. This verse speaks to the plan of salvation and God's promise of resurrection.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine if your favorite toy was broken one day (that’s like Jesus dying), but then the next morning it magically fixed itself and you could play with it again (that’s like Jesus rising again). The disciples were very sad about this because they loved Jesus a lot.
السياق التاريخي
Matthew wrote this verse in his Gospel, which was likely composed around AD 80-90. He was addressing early Christians who needed reassurance about the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and Jesus' divine mission.
التطبيق اليوم
When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, like a difficult diagnosis or job loss, remember this verse. It teaches us to hold onto hope in the face of adversity because just as Jesus rose again after death, we can find new life beyond our struggles.