Isaiah reminds the returned exiles that being back in the land isn’t enough- they now need to live as God’s people. He then issues a call to holiness and Sabbath observance, a call which results in blessings for obedient. But this invitation to belong and obey is for all people everywhere, and to be part…
Jesus’ compassion for the crowds is deep and strong- they are like sheep without a shepherd. But lost and hopeless though they seem, many are ripe for harvesting. So Jesus commands his disciples (and us!) to pray that the Lord of the Harvest send workers out into the harvest fields. A passage with some wonderful…
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? [bible passage =”Matthew 9:27-34″]
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″]