The crowd was listening to everything Jesus said. And because he was nearing Jerusalem, he told them a story to correct the impression that the Kingdom of God would begin right away.” Luke 19:11 NLT One thing I’ve not really considered as much as I should when reading the Gospels is the hunger the Jewish …
“Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees—their hypocrisy.” Luke 12:1 NLT Jesus warned His apprentice leaders of hypocrisy’s end game. Hypocritical leadership is evil and must be avoided. 1. Hypocritical leaders are shut out …
“At that same time Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way.” …
Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man’s eyes. He told him, “Go wash yourself in the pool of Siloam” (Siloam means “sent”). So the man went and washed and came back seeing!” John 9:6-7 NLT I love the story of the blind man. Blind …
“But here he is, speaking in public, and they say nothing to him. Could our leaders possibly believe that he is the Messiah?” John 7:26 NLT When Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles the Fall before He was crucified, there was much debate about who He was. Jesus’ question to the Twelve …
Since 2013, Doug Holliday has served as Sonlife’s President, championing our commitment to a vision for equipping disciple-making leaders of ministries built upon the model of Jesus in North America. Doug will conclude his leadership of Sonlife at the end of 2024 and shift his strategic focus and leadership energy to helping fuel disciple-making movements …
“Peter exclaimed, “Lord, it’s wonderful for us to be here! If you want, I’ll make three shelters as memorials —one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”” Matthew 17:4 NLT Jesus took Peter, James, and John up on a mountain with Him. A theme is emerging. “Six days later Jesus took Peter and …
“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”” Matthew 16:13 NLT Jesus’ interaction with the disciples at Caesarea Philippi is recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, but the classic and most complete account is found in Matthew’s Gospel. Mark’s and …
“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 …
“Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread and fish to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people.” Luke 9:16 NLT The phrase “He kept giving” was not something I had ever noticed in …