He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. Matt 14:29 (MSG) PART 2 – Peter's Leap of Faith Go to PART 1 When Rabbis chose an apprentice, they chose one they believed could learn well, succeed, and could eventually become...
Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” Matt 14:28 (MSG) PART 1 – Water Call There’s a spot at my local beach, on the point, right at the bottom of the short cliff, where the rocks form these amazing...
Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” John 3:3 (MSG) The Piece and Quiet Fear – Part 2 Go to PART 1 “Master, we know that you are a teacher from God,...
Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” John 3:3 (MSG) Nicodemus and Jesus – Part 1 Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, which...
Jesus said, “You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” John 3:3 (MSG) He pulled his cloak tightly around his body and headed out the door, looking both ways, left and...
Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” Gen 4:9 (NKJV) Ever since the beginning, way back in humanity's origin story, violence was present. It has journeyed with us ever since wreaking its...
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. Ps 139:1 (NKJV) Known and Loved The author of this Psalm had been accused of idolatry. He wrote this Psalm in defence and response to the allegations against him, knowing in his heart that he was innocent. He was being...
All Jesus did that day was tell stories — a long storytelling afternoon. His storytelling fulfilled the prophecy: “I will open my mouth and tell stories; I will bring out into the open things hidden since the world’s first day.” Matt 13:34-35 (MSG) About...
For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 18:14 (NIV) Tax Collectors and Sinners – Part 8 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 | PART 5 | PART 6 | PART 7 The Tax Collector came to the...
Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. Luke 18:10 (NIV) Pharisee and the Tax Collector – Part 7 Go to PART 1 | PART 2 | PART 3 | PART 4 | PART 5 | PART 6 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and...
