Gideon Pingkihan

Featuring Jesus Christ

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

It’s a new season and a new beginning once again as we enter this year 2025. It’s been a rough start for some, but I believe that through the grace of God, we’ll be able to conquer whatever the circumstances are coming.

As we open the pages of our very first issue for 2025, we are reminded of one truth that ascends time, place, and culture; the centrality of Jesus Christ. As we journey together this new year, let us reflect on His highlights in the Bible and how they continue to resonate in our daily lives.

Jesus Christ stands as the central figure of Christianity. His life, teachings, and actions have profoundly influenced billions around the world, shaping the moral frameworks and spiritual beliefs across cultures and generations.

From the humble manger in Bethlehem to the victorious cross at Calvary, Jesus’ life is a testament to God’s immeasurable love for humanity. In the Gospels, we meet Him as Emmanuel, “God with us” (Matthew 1:23), walking among us, teaching, healing, and performing miracles. He fed the hungry, comforted the weary, and forgave the sinner – showing us what grace and compassion truly mean.

Yet, it was on the cross where Jesus made His ultimate mark. Through His sacrifice, He bore the weight of our sins, offering us salvation and eternal life. As He declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30), He completed the work of redemption on the third day and became the cornerstone of our faith, a powerful reminder that death has no victory over those who belong to Him.
Today, as we stand on the threshold of a new year, Jesus remains as relevant as ever. His words echo in our hearts as we navigate the uncertainties of life. “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Whether we are facing challenges in the perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2)

This 2025, let us carry the spirit and teachings of Jesus Christ. Let us remember that His story is not just one of the past but one that lives in us today. Together, may we live out His love, walk in His truth, and hold firm to the hope of His promises. “I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20)

Enjoy reading! To God be all the glory.

In His Service
Gideon L. Pingkihan