“Jesus, my servant is in terrible pain and cannot walk, said the Roman Captain. Without hesitating, Jesus said, “I’ll come and heal him.” “Oh, no,” said the Captain. “I don’t want to put you to all that trouble. Just give the order and my servant will be fine. You see, I’m a man that takes… Read More »
“Did You Wash Your Hands?”
“Jesus, you let your disciples eat without washing their hands. You know that they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat,” demanded the Pharisees. “And why do you, by your traditions, violate God’s commandment to ‘Honor your father and mother’? You say to your parents, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you; for I… Read More »
What Will Jesus Do?
“Today is the Sabbath, let’s keep our eyes on Jesus, to see if he breaks the law,” the Pharisees said. The crowd grew and soon it became wall-to-wall, standing room only. This made it impossible for four men who were carrying a crippled man, on a mat, to get anywhere near Jesus. “If we go… Read More »
A Simple Guide For Behavior
Refrain from picking on people, jumping on their failures or criticizing their faults—unless, of course, you’re willing to receive the same treatment. A critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Don’t look for shortcuts to God. … Read More »
“Will You Heal Me?”
“Jesus, I know you have the power to heal me from leprosy, if you want to, the leper said. “I want to,” Jesus replied, and he placed his hand on the man and said, “Now you are well.” At once the man’s leprosy disappeared. Jesus instructed him, “Go show yourself to the priest, and everyone… Read More »
“How’s the Fishing?”
Simon Peter had worked all night, casting his fishing nets into the water and retrieving them without anything to show for his effort. In the morning, while he was washing his nets, Jesus came along, followed by a crowd of people. Jesus asked if he sit in the boat while he talked to the people.… Read More »
“Please Give Me A Drink”
A Samaritan woman approached the well, at noon-time, to draw water. She was surprised that a Jew (Jesus) would ask her for a drink of water; because Jews typically went out of their way to avoid Samaritans. She asked, “Why are you asking me for a drink of water? You are a Jew, I am… Read More »
“Everybody Is Going To Him”
The disciples of John the Baptist said to him, “The man you call the Messiah is baptizing people and everybody is going to him.” John replied, “Everything comes from Heaven. I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for him. Anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone… Read More »
“How Can I Be Re-Born?”
Nicodemus had come to Jesus, wanting to know more. More about the man that spoke with such authority and was able to perform miracles. Understanding Nicodemus’ desire to know more, Jesus said, “You need to be re-born!” “How is this possible?” Nicodemus asked. Jesus responded that it is a re-birth of a person’s spirit, through… Read More »
“Get Your Things Out of Here!”
“Stop turning my Father’s House into a marketplace,” said Jesus to the merchants and money-changers in the temple. What followed was chaos as sheep and cattle headed for the nearest exit, overturning tables and scattering money all over the floor. “Who gave you the authority to do this, and how can you prove it?” demanded… Read More »
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