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Matthew 15:1-20. Traditions vs. Devotion

Matthew 15:1-20 15 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, FROM JERUSALEM – (persistent evil) 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders?[…]

John 6:22-61 – Jesus, the bread of life

Nov 24 – John 6:22-61 Bread of Life – Fork in the road. Last week “ So what “ of this text…. who is the hero ? Repeats / commonalities[…]

Matthew 14:22-36 Jesus walks on the water

Matt 14:22-36 Back story : Leprosy, Gentiles, Disease, Cost Matthew 8:23-27. Leave with : FEAR : Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” LITTLE FAITH 26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are[…]

Mark 6:30-44 The feeding of the 5000

Mark 6:30-44 The feeding of the 5000 ( ALL 4 Gospels!!) Vs 37 “ you give them something to eat “ Standing in the presence of[…]

Matthew 9:35 – 10:42

Matthew 9:35-10:42 Harvest time ( look at extensive text length ) (ROI – return on investment Vs… Mark transition from powerful acts […]

Mark 6:1-6 doubts and amazement

Mark 6 Do you know anyone who just doesn’t understand your faith? Why do you think that is? Mark 6 is the where world views collide and Jesus faces familiar faces who totally doubt the[…]

Mark 5:1-20 People vs. Pigs

Mark 5:1-20 Jesus and the demoniac ( legion ) THE SETTING 5 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.[a] 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit[…]

Matthew 8: 23-29 Who is Jesus Christ?

Matt 8:18,23-29 What kind of man is this? Assessing who this Jesus is… Text for today – Matthew 8 Clash of World views. Definition of a[…]

Mark 4:21-29 Consider Carefully what you hear

Mark 4:21-29 Parables Lamp & Seeds ( “Consider carefully what you hear” / for harvest) Loaded quote! ————— 21-25 He said to them, “Do[…]

Matthew 13 – parable of the sower (pt 2)

Matthew 13 – the parable of the sower (pt 2) This week we’ll look at conditions that make us unhearing or calloused.: – LACK UNDERSTANDING Def. understanding […]