On leaving the synagogue, Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. (Mark 1.29-31) In his beautifully written book… Continue reading Our Feet Don’t Lie
To Teach as the Rabbi Taught
Then they came to Capernaum, and on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. (Mark 1.21-22) If you prefer listening to an audio version of the text, please click on the arrow. By now… Continue reading To Teach as the Rabbi Taught
On Changing Course
“As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ Then they abandoned their nets and followed him.” (Mark 1.16-18) If you prefer listening to an… Continue reading On Changing Course
Spending the Day With Jesus
Jesus said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they went and saw where Jesus was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother… Continue reading Spending the Day With Jesus
Who Are You, Really?
On coming out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Mark 1.7-11) If you prefer listening to an audio version of the text, please click… Continue reading Who Are You, Really?
Go Where the Light Leads
Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”. . After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until… Continue reading Go Where the Light Leads
Bigheartedness in Person
The ancient Hebrews had no word for the brain, a puzzling oversight to us moderns, who believe our brains make us who we are, our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions originating in the gray matter of our heads. Not so for the Hebrews, who believed the heart was the center of all human existence,… Continue reading Bigheartedness in Person
Ever Hopeful
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.” (Luke… Continue reading Ever Hopeful
Behold Him
And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory. (John 1.14) He came under the shadow of night, when the sky was dark, not under the bright lights, when all was visible. To see him, look for him earnestly, even in the dimness, even when you can see… Continue reading Behold Him
The Lady With the Lamp
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” (Luke 1.26-28) If you prefer listening… Continue reading The Lady With the Lamp
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