Jesus performs two amazing miracles but not everyone is convinced. No one doubts his power (not even his enemies, the Pharisees) but they still won’t accept him as Lord and saviour. I wonder, what is stopping you?
2 dramatic healings showing both the power of Jesus and the kindness of Jesus. His kind invitation awaits us. His power to save will save us. But will we come?
2 Questions about behaviour (Jesus’ behaviour and that of his disciples) give us a window onto the nature of God’s kingdom… and challenge to us to live it out. [Bible passage =”Matthew 9:9-17″]
Two men publicly state that they want to follow Jesus: But one is over-eager (he hasn’t counted the cost); the other is under-eager; (he knows the cost… he just doesn’t want to pay it yet.) The challenges for us are both obvious and personal.
God’s mercy is wide enough for all- but is available just through Jesus. So what will we decide to do? Will we trust him with our souls and our every days? To do so isn’t folly- but a reasonable decision, for Jesus has absolute powerful and is utterly trustworthy. [Bible passage=”Matthew 8:5-17″]