Luke 8 recalls Jesus and the disciples going to the Decapolis side of the Sea of Galilee, which was a predominantly Gentile area. [1] There Jesus encountered a man with a legion of demons.[2] “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” said the demon though its host (Lk. … Continue reading Legion Falls: Whom Shall I Fear?
Where is your faith? Jesus Stills the Storm
Nature has forces that must never be trifled. Where I live, storms raised the water level in the local creeks, which spill onto the streets. The rushing currents are strong enough to uproot trees. All sorts of refuse washes downstream. I have even spotted a bodyboard stuck in the mud. Who rides a bodyboard in … Continue reading Where is your faith? Jesus Stills the Storm
Parables: Don’t You Get It?
One day Jesus started speaking in parables. He told them one right after another. These parables came in a variety of forms. He told about “the Good Samaritan (true parable) on the one hand and the Yeast in the Dough (similitude) on the other, and both of these differ from the saying, ‘You are the … Continue reading Parables: Don’t You Get It?
Have We Not All Been Forgiven of Much? The Woman Who Anointed the Feet of Jesus.
Amazing grace! how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see… These lyrics from John Newton (1725-1807) are a testimonial to the supernatural transformation effected of those who have received the mercy and forgiveness from Jesus Christ. Newton was a sailor involved in … Continue reading Have We Not All Been Forgiven of Much? The Woman Who Anointed the Feet of Jesus.
What Happens When We Hear and Do What Jesus Teaches?
Skyscrapers are magnificent architectural marvels extending upwards high into the sky. A good foundation is needed to build skyscrapers right. Long piles made of sturdy material (wood, concrete or steel) driven deep into the ground form the foundation for these super tall structures. Some skyscrapers are set upon piles that extended over two-hundred feet below … Continue reading What Happens When We Hear and Do What Jesus Teaches?
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