“Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home.” Matthew 14:22 NLT After a busy day of ministry, teaching, healing, and miraculously feeding a large crowd, while also grieving the death of John the Baptist, one …
“So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor. I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you …
“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things …
“Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” Luke 6:20 NIV The Twelve had just been chosen out of a group of probably a few hundred followers, and likely a crowd of hundreds or even thousands. I can only imagine the honor and excitement they …
“Then Jesus went to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and taught there in the synagogue every Sabbath day.” Luke 4:31 NLT Right after Jesus told Andrew, Peter, James, and John that they would begin to fish for people, what did He do? Jesus stayed in Capernaum and began to teach regularly at the local synagogue. …
“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.” Matthew 4:18 NIV Sometimes, God’s call and direction comes when I’m seeking after it. I’m looking for clarity. I’m fasting and praying. In …
““Your approval means nothing to me,” John 5:41 NLT When Jesus made a defense of Himself before the religious leaders who wanted to kill Him, He argued forcefully that He was the Son of God, the Sent One, the Messiah. Jesus’ confidence in who He was gave Him a freedom to not need the approval …
“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, …
“Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.” Luke 4:14-15 NLT “Yet the Galileans welcomed him, for they had been in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration and had seen everything he did …
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 …