The Healing Begins At Home There are few places more personal than our homes. This is where life unfolds. The home is where we eat, rest, laugh, argue, pray, and carry our burdens. It is where we are most ourselves. When someone is coming over, we usually take a moment to straighten things up. Not... Continue Reading →
Demons in the Pew, Jesus at the Pulpit
Introduction: Last week, we followed Jesus to the Sea of Galilee, where He called Peter, Andrew, James, and John. At His simple command, “Follow Me,” they dropped everything. Today, the story continues. Jesus takes His new disciples into Capernaum. Just like in Nazareth, the first thing He does is head straight to the synagogue and... Continue Reading →
Jesus Among The Samaritans
I. THE TRANSITION MOMENT (John 4:1–6; Mark 1:14; Matthew 4:12; Luke 3:19–20) Last week, we witnessed the beginning of the end of John the Baptist’s public ministry. Today, we return to the account after his arrest. The prophet who called people to repentance by the Jordan is now locked behind prison walls. And in this... Continue Reading →