Jesus words 9 – beatitudes What his kingdom is all about UN Israel teaching Core Modeling for disciples to live and teach Blessings Attitudes The upside down world revealed. ——————— Makarios then describes …. that joy which is serene and untouchable, and ….that joy which is completely independent of all the … Read more
Jesus’ Words 8 – John 4 Samaritan Woman at Jacobs Well 2/24/2019 John 2 – Jewish wedding Water to wine John 3 – ruler/ judge/Pharisee Born of water & the Spirit John 4 – Samaritan & town Water & Living Water John 4 CONNECT ( temporal question ) :7 … Read more
Jesus’ Words 7 – John 3 Jesus and Nicodemus 2/17/2019 ( background John 3:24 ) WHO ARE DISCIPLES ? List of “rag tag” group of disciples Info / personalities / background Peter – bold, loud, doubt, deny Andrew – quieter bro James and John – sons of thunder … Read more
Jesus words 6 – John 2:1-12 2/10/2019 Wedding at Cana When on Johns Gospel – remember his aim ( John 20:30-31 ) Mary’s concern – why? Implications of Mary’s attitude toward Jesus. Reliance Confidence Know compassion Covenant w/ Abram (?) He came … Read more
Jesus Words 5 Background: Refresh – Geography Synoptics & Gospel of John Call of the disciples JOHN 1 35 The next day John (Baptist at Jordan) was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 When the two disciples heard … Read more
Jesus’ Words 4 BACKGROUND LUKE 4 22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked. 23 Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to me: ‘Physician, heal yourself!’ And you will tell me, ‘Do here in your hometown what … Read more
Luke 4: Fresh off baptism and temptation…. Read vs13 Luke 4: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to … Read more
Jesus words Matthew 3 – Matthew 4 Baptism / Testing Matthew 3 PT 1 Vs: 15= 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. Out of the water God the Father pronounces Matthew 4 PT 2 Vs.1 tempted / tested. What … Read more
Jesus’ words – Jesus LOST in the temple “wilderness” Background History – passover celebrations at Jerusalem The Old Testament commanded such a trip for three festivals a year (Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles; Ex 23:14-17; 34:22-23; Deut 16:16). But by the first century, God-fearing Jews made only one journey a year because of the distances involved … Read more
12/30 New year! Other things new??? Pilgrims – Plymouth Rock Called the settlement New Plymouth. Map of NEW England https://www.google.com/search?q=map+of+new+england+1650&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#imgrc=Kln3KgDsgrVeKM: In Hebrew Didn’t exist = New Pre-existed = renewed Greek- new ( Form is the “outer” self, substance is the “inner” self.) * as respects form 1. recently made, fresh, recent, unused, unworn * as … Read more
