Tag Archives: Jesus

The Gospel Message Has a Beautiful and Refreshing Simplicity About it that Sets Us Free

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mark Shields

After healing the man with leprosy and the paralytic, Jesus saw a tax collector by the name of Levi (later called Matthew) sitting at his tax booth and Jesus ask him to follow. Levi got up, followed, and then gave … Continue reading →

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Faith in Our Lord Provides a Better Future

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post Healing the Sick, I wrote about the man with leprosy and the paralytic who were healed because of their faith in Jesus. All can have a better future by receiving Jesus as Lord. Because of Jesus, we … Continue reading →

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Healing the Sick

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mark Shields

A leper and a paralyzed man are healed in Luke 5:12-26. Both are healed based on their faith. They believed in Jesus and knew that He could make their lives better. On the other hand, the Scribes and Pharisees questioned … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 5-6

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks in the study of Luke, noted was how John the Baptist had a way of relating to those he was speaking to and made it easier for them to understand what they should do as … Continue reading →

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Knowing Ones Purpose

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

After being rejected in His hometown, Jesus then goes to Capernaum which is in Galilee to proclaim the Good News. Reading in Luke 4:31-44, the first recorded miracle is Jesus driving out an evil spirit and then another miracle occurs … Continue reading →

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