Jesus. Carnival Side Show, or more, the Messiah?

“Then he said, “You will undoubtedly quote me this proverb: ‘Physician, heal yourself’—meaning, ‘Do miracles here in your hometown like those you did in Capernaum.’” Luke 4:23 NLT This is the second time in the Gospels someone wanted to kill Jesus. It won’t be the last. The first was King Herod at Jesus’ birth. This, …

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Going Where the Father Sends You #LikeJesus

Jesus “had” to go through Samaria. The way this is worded, it sounds like Jesus had no other choice. This was His only option. Interesting. The route through Samaria from Judea to Galilee would not be a Jew’s first choice. It was not the easiest route. It was not the best route. It was not …

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Joyfully Yielding to the Master’s Plan

“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.”‬‬ John 3:30 NLT It’s a powerful statement. It’s a simple concept. The more He increases, and the more I decrease, the more joy I will experience. “It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom’s friend is simply glad to …

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Jesus’ First Invitation: See Who I Am.

“Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day. John 1:39 NLT ‬‬““Nazareth!” exclaimed Nathanael. “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” “Come and see for yourself,” Philip replied.” John …

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Are temptation and preparation linked in a leader’s life?

“At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.” Mark‬ ‭1:12-13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The wilderness temptation account is recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Mark offers only two verses as a summary of …

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What would it have been like growing up with Jesus as an older brother?

Knowing Him  is a chronological 50 Day Study in the life of Christ. This week we’re diving into Day 5 of the study, a look at Jesus’ relationship with His four younger brothers.  “Then they scoffed, “He’s just the carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas. All his …

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Ordinary Jesus

As we continue our study, Knowing Him, let’s consider for a moment the humanity of Christ. Just how ordinary was Jesus? “My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him.” Isaiah‬ …

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Walking with Jesus… in Egypt

We begin 2024 continuing in our weekly walk through Knowing Him / 50 Day Study in the Life of Christ (Day 3). “That night Joseph left for Egypt with the child and Mary, his mother, and they stayed there until Herod’s death. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “I called my Son out …

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Jesus and the Father’s Provision

Knowing Him / 50 Day Study – Day 2 “They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When it was time to leave, they returned to their own country …

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Knowing Him / 50 Day Study – Day 1

I want to invite you along for a journey in the life of Christ. Between Christmas and Easter, I’ll be blogging each week from Sonlife’s 50 Day Study in the Life of Christ called Knowing Him. Instead of just reading the blog though, why not pick up a copy and dive deep into Jesus with me! You …

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