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፲፩ / ታሕሳስ · 2026-12-20

The Letter to the Hebrews proclaims that God spoke to His people in many ways through the prophets, but in these last days He has spoken fully through His Son. Jesus is not merely another prophet or messenger. He is the radiance of the Father’s glory, the perfect image of God, and the One through whom all things were created. The Son is greater than the angels. His Kingdom is eternal, His throne remains forever, and all creation is under His authority. The proclamation of the Church is therefore centred entirely on Jesus Christ, the divine Son and Savior. Saint Peter teaches that the prophetic word is like a lamp shining in a dark place. Scripture did not originate through human imagination. The prophets spoke from God as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. Their words prepare humanity to recognize Christ, the morning star who brings light into the heart. In Acts, Saint Peter calls the people to repentance and conversion so that their sins may be wiped away. Jesus is the fulfillment of what God announced through the prophets. He was sent first to bless His people by turning them away from sin and evil. In the Gospel, the first disciples encounter Jesus and begin following Him. Andrew brings Simon Peter to Christ, while Philip invites Nathanael with the simple words: “Come and see.” Those who encounter Jesus become witnesses who bring others to Him. The Church proclaims not an idea but a Person: Jesus Christ, the promised Savior. To receive the proclamation means repenting, listening to the Son, following Him, and inviting others to come and encounter Him.