What Happened to the Mother of Jesus at the End of Her Life? What Happened to the Mother of Jesus at the End of Her Life? Exploring Biblical Silence and Early Christian Tradition The final earthly moments of Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ , have been a subject of reverent reflection among Christians for centuries. While the Bible does not provide a detailed narrative of her death or departure, early Christian tradition offers a consistent and spiritually rich understanding of how God honored the woman chosen to bear the Savior of the world. This article explores what Scripture implies, what church history preserves, and what believers have held concerning Mary’s final days. 1. Mary After the Resurrection of Jesus The last direct mention of Mary in Scripture appears in Acts 1:14 , where she is found praying with the apostles in the upper room. After this moment, the Bible rem...
Spiritual Warfare Teaching: Victory with an Unlikely Weapon Spiritual Warfare Teaching: Victory with an Unlikely Weapon Lessons from Samson and the Jawbone of a Donkey (Judges 15:14–20) Introduction Spiritual warfare is rarely fought with weapons that appear powerful to human understanding. In the book of Judges, Samson faces a fully armed Philistine force with nothing more than the jawbone of a donkey. This extraordinary account reveals a timeless spiritual truth: God releases victory through divine empowerment, not human strength. The story of Samson teaches believers how God uses weak and unexpected instruments to defeat strong enemies. 1. An Appointed Battle Samson did not initiate this conflict; it arose because of his divine calling. As the Philistines came against him, Scripture records: “The Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him.” (Judges 15:14) Spiritual battles often emerge when God’s purpose is active in a believ...