Category: Jesus’ Life
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Jesus’ Witness Concerning John The Baptist
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Have you told anyone they are amazing recently? Perhaps, a friend or people at work. When Jesus had something important to say and wanted to get peoples instant attention, he often set the scene with the words, “I tell you the truth…” Praising John…
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John the Baptist’s Question and Jesus’ Answer
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Although John the Baptist heard about Jesus’ many great works, he didn’t know that Jesus was the promised Messiah, the Son of God. To find out more, John sent two of his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the one who is to come,…
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Jesus Describes The Rewards Of Discipleship
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) We often describe the monetary value of our assets – money, buildings, land, shares, etc. as our wealth. It represents the “reward” that we accumulate from our work, employment and businesses. Jesus had a different reward in mind when he shared his final instructions…
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Jesus Announces His Conditions For Discipleship
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) I greatly admire such people as mathematicians, scientists and engineers; I naturally assume they must be extremely well organised in their daily life because of their proven logical skills. True or not, I don’t know! Those who decided to become a Disciple of Jesus had…
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Jesus Says, “I Have Come To Bring Fire”
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) A fire is not something we generally want to hear about. It’s often associated with disaster, death and destruction. But fire also gives warmth and light; we need both in abundance. Jesus said to his disciples, “I have come to bring fire on the earth…
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Jesus Says – “I Have Not Come To Bring Peace But A Sword”
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Before Jesus sent his twelve disciples out to preach in pairs, he said to them, “Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have come to bring not peace but the sword.” Such words may come as a…
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Jesus Warns – “Fear God Not Man”
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Imagine knowing your future! Before Jesus sent his Apostles out in pairs to preach his Gospel, He told them some of the things to expect in their future life. He said: Jesus wasn’t offering the Apostles an easy life. No, but to the contrary,…
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Jesus Warns His Disciples Of Their Persecution
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Although Jesus gave his twelve Apostles a practical insight into their future by sending them out to preach his Gospel message, he also told them about the personal anguish they would receive after his crucifixion, death and resurrection. He said, “I am sending you…
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Jesus Commissions The Twelve
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) During Jesus’ early ministry he laid careful plans for the time after his crucifixion and death. They included appointing twelve Apostles, taking them on his many journeys and explaining his teachings to them. When he thought the Apostles were ready to start preaching without…
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Jesus Announces The Plentiful Harvest But Few Workers
Jesus’ Life: Chapter 6 – Jesus’ Ministry In Galilee (Part 2) Harvest time is crucial to the livelihood of farmers. If their crops are not reaped and gathered when ripe, they will rot in the fields and become inedible. Yet, none of that matters if the crops have not been carefully tended to by workers…