In Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28 we find the story of a Gentile woman seeking a miracle from Jesus. Her daughter is possessed by an unclean spirit; she hears that Jesus is in town so she seeks Him out and begs Him to heal her daughter. Jesus’ response seems odd to us. At first, He …
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Read-Through-The-Bible [11.01.19]
Today’s read included John 6. This chapter contains enough truth to fill a volume of theology, and I hardly dare to even comment on it in a short blog post on Facebook. But I cannot skip over it. The chapter opens with the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 (which was more likely 15,000-20,000 …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.31.19]
Today’s read gives us a startling picture of what it’s really like to be a disciple of Jesus. It’s the reverse of what you might think. Jesus has called his 12 disciples, and now He is sending them out on their first big assignment, which is to go throughout the villages and towns and do …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.30.19]
Today’s read covered parts of Matthew 8-9 and Mark 4-5, which describe some of the miracles that Jesus did as He traveled throughout Galilee and the surrounding areas. A storm on the Sea of Galilee threatens to overturn the boat as He and His disciples cross over. Jesus calms it with three simple words. A …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.29.19]
Today’s read of Matthew 13 gives us several parables that Jesus taught about the kingdom of heaven. Jesus often taught in parables, which are simply stories using familiar, natural things to explain a spiritual truth. Many times, Jesus spoke clearly to the crowds and there was no mistaking His meaning. Why would He speak in …
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