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The Prodigal Son

They were radically different. The one we know as the prodigal son left nothing undone when it comes to the desires of the flesh. His brother lived in self-righteous legalism doing everything he thought his father desired. They couldn’t have been more opposite in their choices and lifestyles. Ironically, both ended up in the same place; feeling like nothing more than a servant in their father’s house. Read the rest of this entry »

Can you imagine what it would have been like to be one of the disciples, or counted among the 72 Jesus sent out into the cities and towns of Israel? They accomplished some amazing things in their missionary adventures. As Luke recorded in the tenth chapter of his gospel, these guys healed the sick, they preached the kingdom of God, and they had authority over the demons. They could even tread on serpents and scorpions and not be hurt. Read the rest of this entry »

Temptation

The profound implications of the story of Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness are often times missed as far as our realities are concerned. It is hard for us to understand that Jesus knows what we are going through. But the Scripture is clear. Read what the writer of Hebrews had to say.

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Heb 4:15-16 (ESV) Read the rest of this entry »

Jesus’ hour was at hand. Soon, the clandestine plot to kill Him would find its culmination. Propelled by jealousy, betrayal and deception, this plan so masterfully orchestrated by the Jewish leaders would end with the crucifixion of Jesus on a Roman cross.

The Jews and Romans who were in Jerusalem that day were to witness the horrors of human cruelty and suffering. Jesus was tried three different times, mocked, spit upon, beaten, flogged and then He was nailed to a cross. He hung there for three hours experiencing excruciating pain and agony, struggling for every breath, and then it was over. This was the story, at least how witnesses of the event would have described it. Read the rest of this entry »

An Odd Story

Why did Jesus have to touch this man’s eyes twice? Was there something wrong with his faith, or did Jesus just not have the power at that moment to bring about complete healing. It is an odd story, and one wonders how and why it found its way into the biblical record?

Here is the record. People in the town of Bethsaida brought to Jesus a blind man and asked that He touch him. Jesus led the guy out of the village, spit on his eyes and laid hands of him. Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see anything?” Wouldn’t Jesus already know the answer to this question? If so, why ask it? Strange, don’t you think? Read the rest of this entry »