As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You …
Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden …
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When …
“Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear?” Mark 8:18a NIV Who would you guess Jesus was speaking to when He asked this question? If you’re like me, the Pharisees were your first guess. Why? Because they were highly religious, but they never seemed …
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 NIV God, the Creator of everything, who has all power and all authority promises to answer us when we call to Him! When I let that sink in, I …
He exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose. Acts 11:23b ESV As Barnabas encouraged the new believers in Antioch, he understood the importance of living with purpose. There would be times the faith of these young Christians would be put to the test, as the …
With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. Mark 4:33-34 NIV It’s when we are alone with Jesus that …
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 NIV We live in a noisy world, with so many voices clamoring for our attention! It takes intentional focus to drown out the noise and listen for the voice of God. Do you know the …
I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which anyone may eat and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live …
“When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four …