The Pharisees continue to try to trap Jesus and bring a woman caught in adultery for him to condemn. But where is the man she was with? Where is the witness who according to their law would be the first…
Category: Devotions
They Must Always Pray
We all want immediate answers, we want justice in the world. Jesus reminds his disciples that judgement is coming. But he uses Noah and Lot as examples. Both lived in the midst of sinful people and it seemed there would…
God Knows Your Hearts!
The Pharisees react with ridicule to Jesus example of the unrighteous manager. This man had discounted his masters promissory notes for his own gain. And in this example, this man is called shrewd, gaining “unrighteous wealth”. Then Jesus moves on…
So That My House Will Be Filled!
Jesus gets a question, “are there only a few who are saved?”. He has been teaching “he that has an ear”, “whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him” and as he heads to…
You Must Be Prepared For Action
A young man from the crowd yells out to Jesus, “tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me!” This young man feels wronged and he wants Jesus to intervene. Not long before this Martha had said to Jesus about…
Hear the Word of God and Follow It
Jesus continues to teach his followers, inviting them to come to him, to find rest in him. He teaches Martha, the one that is given to hospitality and is serving them all, that she too can let go of some…
I Will Follow You Wherever You Go
It is nearly time for Jesus to be taken up but for now, the crowds are still gathering and he is still teaching and healing. He sets himself to go to Jerusalem. At first, he had sent his disciples only…
So That We Do Not Give Offense
Jesus is well into his earthly ministry and is teaching his disciples at every turn. Yes, he says, pay the taxes. No, he says don’t prevent anyone from operating in my name, even if they aren’t part of our group.…
This is My Beloved Son. Listen to Him!
Jesus takes three of the apostles with him to pray, they are tired and sleep and wake to she Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah. Jesus tells them “Get up and do not be afraid” and Peter says lets make…
Who Do You Say That I Am
Jesus warns his disciples to “beware the leaven of the Pharisees” and we know this was their teachings, the traditions of men that entangle people in works to be saved. But Marks gospel also mentions “the leaven of Herod” and…
Explain This Parable To Us
The crowds are following Jesus and being healed. And the Pharisees and scribes come looking to accuse Jesus, but not him directly, his disciples. “Why don’t they follow the traditions of the elders?”. And Jesus responds strongly with Why do…
The One Who Believes Has Eternal Life
At the end of a very long day and after they had fed the five thousand, you might think Jesus would be looking for a place to sleep. But no, he sends the disciples off across the Sea of Galilee.…
You Give Them Something to Eat
When we read these passages, the focus is almost always on the feeding of the five thousand and this was certainly a notable miracle. But there were several other things going on. John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod leaving…
He Sent Them Out to Proclaim the Kingdom of God
Jesus was going from town to town teaching, preaching and healing. Crowds of people followed and he saw their great need, not just the sickness and disease, but they were “weary and dejected”. Jesus was moved by compassion and summoned…