Who am I? Where have I come from? Why am I here? These (and questions like them) are often asked but are rarely answered in a satisfactory, encouraging or consistent way. God’s Word speaks clearly about origins, purpose and meaning for humanity, and if we are to live well, we are to heed Scripture to…
In this twin miracle, Jesus is able to heal a woman who suffered from chronic bleeding for 12 years and raises a child from the dead. More significantly, these two who would have been invisible and unimportant in the ancient world. If you have ever felt disappointment, hopeless or forgotten, come to Jesus who will…
If you have ever felt trapped, bound and unable to get yourself free from sin, Jesus’ encounter with a demon possessed man will give you some fresh perspective on the power of Jesus.
We are fearful of many things in this sin affected world. This account starts with the disciples fearful of creation but rightly end up fearing the Creator. How does this happen?
Jesus uses two parables to describe how the kingdom will grow – the first parable teaches that God is sovereign in kingdom building and the second parable teaches he is building something spectacular.
We often evaluate preachers and sermons for faithfulness, but when was the last time we asked how well we listen? In the parable of the Sower (or parable of the four soils), Jesus is concerned about how well his hearers listen to the preached word of God.
We are surrounded by constant worries about this life – family, finances and the future. Jesus reminds us of the reality of God’s character of one who provides and omniscience. Rather than worry about own kingdom concerns, our Lord focuses our hearts and minds on His everlasting Kingdom.
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.