Tag Archives: Jesus

Prayer and Plans

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

Our time in prayer should be a time of preparation and planning just as Jesus demonstrates to us when making a decision on who would be His 12 Apostles. We should desire to know the decisions we make are right. … Continue reading →

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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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