We live in a world that can be quick to accept accusations and draw quick conclusions. In this passage, we see how the scribes falsely accuse Jesus, our Lord’s rebuttal and finally Jesus’ warning about blaspheming the Holy Spirit.
We follow all sorts of things: teams, celebrities and personalities. In this message, we see what following Jesus looks like.
These passages are confusing for modern readers as few today have a biblical understanding about the sabbath. We will see that the sabbath is a gift of God for His creatures, so that they may physically rest and worship weekly and that they may look to Christ as their ultimate rest.
As Jesus is asked why his disciples don’t fast, he responds by teaching about a Bridegroom, sewing and winemaking. These lessons remind us that Jesus has come to bring something better than the old, and it is worth celebrating.
If you could invite three famous guests for dinner, who would they be? Why would you invite them over others? In this passage, Jesus has a meal with tax collectors and sinners and confuses the scribes and Pharisees who watch on. Why does Jesus eat with the rejected and despised in society? What does it…
Jesus moves from a triumphal phase on ministry to encounter growing opposition. As he heals a paralytic man, people begin to question the identity and authority of the Son of Man – who is Jesus? The passage also challenges us as to what type of friends we truly are.
Leprosy is an awful skin condition but the worst effect is not physical. The contagious nature of leprosy required isolation, banishment from community resulting in social exclusion and loneliness. Jesus’ interaction with this leper reminds us that we are never alone and he is prepared to deal with sin, which is the ultimate cause of…
After a busy year, there is no better place to turn for rest than looking unto Jesus. In these three short accounts, we get a sense of the busyness of Jesus. Jesus is busy serving others, praying early and has preaching the gospel as his priority.
We live in a world that is focused on the material and tangible, whilst being skeptical or indifferent of things that are unseen. This passage reminds us of the reality of unclean spiritual forces and Jesus’ victory over them. We must be aware of the spiritual realm, but the Kingship of Christ ensures we do…