“Master, we want our eyes to be opened.” ~2 blind men to Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus wants us to be whole and well. During His ministry, Jesus exerted the authority given …
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“What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?” ~The Disciples
Jesus calms the storm. Jesus did not cause the storm to arise. The storm was not His doing at all. …
Will Jesus heal us?
Jesus challenges us. Jesus wants us to believe. When we do, Jesus is loving, kind and faithful. Jesus wants to …
How much mercy and compassion do we need from Jesus?
‘Mercy’ is compassion for people in need. We can distinguish it from ‘grace’. The Greek noun eleos (mercy) … always …
Why are we so afraid?
Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …
What is courage? Do we have confidence in God?
Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …
“I am willing; be made clean.” ~Jesus
Jesus has some good news for me. I want Jesus to make me clean. Jesus wants to make me clean. …
“Foxes have dens, and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” ~Jesus
The Bible acknowledges the fact of homelessness and instructs us to help those who are poor and needy, including those …
“Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” ~Disciples of Jesus
The authority of Jesus is stunning. Since He created everything, everything obeys Him. I am in awe. I am amazed. …
“First things first. Your business is life, not death. Follow me. Pursue life.” ~Jesus
I think I am making a reasonable request of Jesus. It seems logical to me. Surely Jesus will understand. Jesus …
“And to my slave, ‘Do this!’ and he does it.” ~Roman Centurion to Jesus
The Centurion understood authority. He had slaves. Slaves do what they are told. Do I get this? Do I do …
“Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.” ~Jesus
I want to believe. I need to believe. I do believe. Master Jesus, help my unbelief. Jesus is the King …
Fear — Should I be afraid of natural phenomena like tornadoes and hurricanes?
I am constantly on the lookout for tornadoes. I live in tornado alley. I used to live in the northeast …
Miracles of Jesus — How does Jesus heal the sick?
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
Demons — Are they real? Do they exist?
The Bible speaks of demons as real, actual beings. However, Scripture’s depiction of demons is very different from the popular …
“What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” ~Disciples of Jesus
God is God and God is great. God empowered his son Jesus. There are so many amazing and supernatural acts …
“What you believed could happen has happened.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges me. Jesus wants me to believe. When I do, Jesus is loving, kind and faithful. Jesus wants to …
Miracles of Jesus — Examples of the Authority of Jesus over Natural Forces
There are so many amazing and supernatural acts of Jesus, revealing and confirming his Messianic credentials, and the coming of …
"I want to heal you. Be clean." ~~Jesus
This man came begging to Jesus. He wanted to be healed like nothing else. He knew Jesus could heal him. …
“What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” ~The Disciples of Jesus
Jesus didn’t cause the storm to arise. The storm wasn’t His doing at all. He didn’t “weather” the storm although …
“You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” ~~Jesus
Nothing is impossible with God. Do we have confidence in Him? Do we know, deep in our inner being, that …
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