We are at the point in our chronological read where we are discovering the events in the last week of Jesus’ earthly life before His crucifixion. In a very real way, the people in Jesus’ life are approaching a “tipping point.” They are either going to continue to follow Him and go against the religious …
Tag: Faith
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.12.19]
“I wish I could sing like that!” “If I had his money, I would do great things!” “If I were as smart as she is, I’d be able to do really do something for the Lord!” Have you ever thought or said something similar? Comparison is an easy trap to fall into. Jesus addresses this …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.10.19]
Our reading of the gospels now turns to the events of the last week before Jesus is crucified. John 12, Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19 all tell the story of the triumphant entry when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a young donkey, praised and cheered by the crowds. From a human …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.04.19]
“What do you think of Jesus?” This was the question of the day in John 7. It was time for the Feast of Tabernacles, and everyone expected Jesus to make an appearance in Jerusalem. Because of the miracles He had done and the very public, controversial encounters with the Pharisees, He was the “talk of …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.02.19]
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 …
The Way Of The Word 