We meet a two people who work hard to make ‘special appointments’ with Jesus. It’s not easy to reach Him, but when they do, He rewards their efforts. Two of the people we meet today can’t reach Jesus when He is surrounded by so many people. One isn’t allowed to interact with groups and the […]
Jesus has found no honor in His home town of Nazareth. He returns to Capernaum with a side trip to Canaan. Jesus can do very little in Nazareth. The ‘home town Boy’ has grown ‘too big for His britches’ in their eyes. They knew Him while He was growing up. And, even though they thought […]
Jesus growing popularity is an issue with the pharisees and John’s disciples. John says it is as it should be. I need to back up a bit from the last story of Jesus’ life. NONE of the gospels are written in chronological order and I’m struggling to get Jesus’ life in order. I did a […]
Jesus is in Capernaum preaching in the synagogues. The people are all abuzz. “Have you heard Jesus preach? He preaches as one with authority! Jesus has officially moved to the city by the sea; Capernaum. He is going about the region teaching in the synagogues. His cousin, John the Baptist, is arrested shortly after He […]
Jesus returns to Galilee after His victory in the wilderness. John recognizes Him and calls out. The first of many good men turn and follow Jesus. I’m trying to harmonize all the gospel accounts into one story. John’s gospel is the one that gives us a glimpse of what happened right after Jesus returns for […]