Posts from October 2022 (Page 3)

Posts from October 2022 (Page 3)

“Not Peace, but a Sword”

    Jesus’ words of comfort to all, end Matthew, chapter 11,  “Come unto me all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” An array of circumstances for disciples fill these chapters.  Chapter 10 begins with Jesus giving miraculous power to his chosen disciples as they were sent out to preach.  But the circumstances of life for them and for all disciples is often complicated because His message is not received by all with…

“Miracles”

  These two chapters record an array of miracles performed by Jesus including cleansing a leper, healing a centurion’s paralyzed servant, Peter’s mother-in-law, casting out demons, subduing instantly the wind and waves that created a tempest on the sea, making blind men see and a man who was mute to speak.  But the pinnacle of His work recorded here is a girl restored to life.  A summary statement about all these compassionate acts of Jesus is found in verses 16…