Jesus said: “The poor in spirit are joyful, for the Kingdom of Heaven will be their inheritance.” [Poor in spirit: A heart condition of realizing spiritual bankruptcy and need of Grace.] Jesus said: “Those who mourn are joyful, for they will be comforted.” [Mourn: Not just sadness, but godly sorrow for personal and social sins.]… Read More »
“What Would You Do?
Jesus was teaching, on a Sunday morning, in the Temple, when He observed a man with a paralyzed right hand. The Pharisees were aware of the man with the paralyzed hand and they were watching to see if Jesus would heal the man. In this manner they would be able to charge Jesus with violating… Read More »
“Do You Want To Get Well?”
Jesus asked a man who had been ill for 38 years, “Do you want to get well?” The location was near Jerusalem at a pool called Bethesda. It’s reported that upon occasion the water would be disturbed and the first person to reach the water would be healed. The man Jesus talked to had no… Read More »
“Why Aren’t They Like Us?”
“Your disciples don’t deny themselves food (fasting) like we do,” said some of John the Baptist’s disciples to Jesus. “Would you expect wedding guests to be sad and refrain from food while the groom is at the reception?” Jesus replied. “The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then… Read More »
“Guess Who Came To Dinner”
“Did you hear about the feast at Matthew’s house?” the Pharisee asked. “I hear Matthew, the former Tax Collector, invited a bunch of his cronies to a celebration at is his house. They say the celebration was about his recent decision to quit his Tax Collection job and follow the man named Jesus. Speaking of… Read More »
“Would You Like To Come To Our House?”
“Go away from me, because I’m a sinful man, Lord!” said Peter, amazed at the great catch of fish he received as a result of the suggestion of Jesus. “Don’t be afraid! From now on you will be catching people,” Jesus said. With this Simon Peter and his brother, Andrew, along with their partners, James… Read More »
“How Can I Be Reborn?”
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 »
“Just Give The Order!”
“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 »
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