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Texto principal: Génesis 2–3 Queridos hermanos y hermanas: Hoy vamos a caminar juntos por una de las historias más conocidas de toda la Biblia: la historia de Adán y Eva. Quizás algunos la escucharon desde niños. Tal vez otros nunca han abierto una Biblia y solamente conocen la historia por pinturas, películas o por lo que han escuchado de otras personas. Pero detrás de la serpiente, el árbol, el fruto y el jardín hay preguntas profundamente humanas: ¿Quiénes somos? ¿Por qué existe el mal? ¿Por qué hacemos cosas que sabemos que no debemos hacer? ¿Por qué sentimos vergüenza? ¿Por qué escondemos nuestros errores? ¿Por qué sufrimos? ¿Y todavía puede Dios acercarse a nosotros después de haberle fallado? Estas preguntas no pertenecen solamente a una época antigua. Son preguntas que cada generación termina haciendo. Por eso, la historia de Adán y Eva no es solamente una historia sobre dos personas que vivieron hace mucho tiempo. Es también una historia que nos ayuda a mirarnos a nosotros mis...

  The Blind Man of Bethsaida and Peter's Great Confession Scripture Reading: Gospel of Mark 8:22–30 (see also Gospel of Matthew 16:13–20 and Gospel of Luke 9:18–21) Some people can see with their eyes but remain blind to the truth. Others may struggle physically, yet they recognize realities that many overlook. Throughout the Bible, blindness is more than a physical condition. It often becomes a picture of the human heart. A person may have perfect eyesight and still fail to recognize God. A person may know many facts about religion and still not understand who Jesus truly is. The passage before us contains two remarkable events. First, Jesus heals a blind man in the village of Bethsaida. Then He asks His disciples one of the most important questions ever spoken: "Who do you say that I am?" These two stories belong together. The healing of the blind man prepares us for the opening of the disciples' spiritual eyes. The miracle becomes a living illustration of faith gr...

  Jesus Heals the Sick and Feeds the Four Thousand Scripture Reading: Gospel of Matthew 15:29–39 and Gospel of Mark 8:1–10 There are moments in life when people realize that they cannot solve their deepest problems alone. Doctors can treat many illnesses, but not every disease. Friends can offer comfort, but they cannot remove every sorrow. Money can purchase many things, but it cannot buy peace, hope, or eternal life. The passage before us introduces a crowd of people who brought their burdens to Jesus. Some were blind. Some could not speak. Some could not walk. Others carried loved ones who were suffering. They came because they had heard about Jesus. They believed that where He was, there was hope. Their faith was not misplaced. Jesus welcomed them. He healed them. He cared for them. Then, after caring for their bodies, He fed them with bread. This account reveals not only what Jesus did, but who He is. He is the compassionate Shepherd who restores broken lives and provides eve...

  Jesus Casts a Demon Out of a Gentile Woman's Daughter Scripture Reading: Gospel of Mark 7:24–30 (also recorded in Gospel of Matthew 15:21–28) Some passages of Scripture are easy to understand. Others require us to slow down, listen carefully, and consider the setting. The story of the woman from the region of Tyre is one of those passages. At first, Jesus' words may seem surprising. A desperate mother comes seeking help for her suffering daughter. Instead of immediately healing the child, Jesus speaks about children, bread, and dogs. Why would He answer this way? Was He refusing to help? Was He showing favoritism? Or was something much deeper taking place? When we understand the history of God's covenant, the promises made through the prophets, and the purpose of Jesus' earthly ministry, this conversation becomes one of the most beautiful demonstrations of faith, humility, grace, and God's plan to bless all nations. This story teaches us that no one is beyond the...