Jesus now moves through Samaria to the southern part of Israel – to Judea. A significant group of followers travel with him. Luke and John provide us with the material for this series. The key factor is that Jesus appoints seventy-two disciples to travel around this part of the country bringing his message to as many people as possible. Meanwhile Jesus continues to teach, perform miracles and explain the nature of the life of discipleship.
When asked to make it clear that he is the Messiah, Jesus answers that he has already made it clear and his miracles proved it. It was their own unbelief that stopped them recognising it.
7 Jul 2020
18. Jesus heals a crippled woman
Once again Jesus heals on the Sabbath. He uses parables to teach that what seems a small event will have great meaning - just like the growth of the Kingdom.
6 Jul 2020
17. The urgency of deciding to believe in Jesus
Jesus acknowledges the fragility of life and explains the need to believe now. The parable seems to refer to 3 years of his ministry and the need for the nation of Israel to believe.
5 Jul 2020
16. Jesus brings division, not peace
Jesus concludes the teaching in this chapter by making it clear people will be divided by belief in Him, or not. It will not be an easy life for Christians.
4 Jul 2020
15. Being watchful & faithful
Jesus tells two parables to teach about discipleship. He shows the need to be watchful and faithful.
3 Jul 2020
14. The Parable of the Rich Fool
Jesus told a parable to teach the importance of investing in eternity and not to think we can determine our happiness through materialism.
2 Jul 2020
13. The path of discipleship
Jesus prepares his disciples for the time of persecution that will be coming to them as leaders of the Church. He encourages them, and us, to think of life beyond the present - into eternity.
1 Jul 2020
12. Jesus confronts religious hypocrisy & lack of true faith
Jesus directly criticises the Jewish leaders for their love of money and social standing, for their legalism and leading the crowd astray.
30 Jun 2020
11. Overcoming the powers of evil
Jesus repeats much of his teaching about dealing with evil and disbelief in this new context. There is no neutral ground: you are either for Jesus or against him.
29 Jun 2020
10. Jesus teaches on prayer
A disciple asks Jesus to teach them to pray and he reiterates much of what he said on the Sermon on the Mount.
28 Jun 2020
9. At the home of Mary & Martha
Mary chooses to establish her relationship with Jesus whereas Martha takes on herself the responsibility to cater for him and his disciples. Jesus commends Mary.
27 Jun 2020
8. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Jesus tells this parable in response to a trick question. He challenges the Jewish concept of loving fellow Jews as neighbours and encourages mercy for anyone who has need.
26 Jun 2020
7. Jesus sends out seventy-two preachers
Jesus is seeking to reach more areas with his message of Good News so sends out more workers into the harvest. He rejoices to see the Father's work being accomplished.
25 Jun 2020
6. Jesus - the Good Shepherd
Jesus uses an extended metaphor to contrast the 'shepherding' of the religious leaders at the time with himself. This is another I am saying and speaks of his identity.
24 Jun 2020
5. Jesus heals the man born blind
Following his statement 'I am the Light of the World', he proves his identity as Messiah by bringing light to the blind man. This is a public event and causes more controversy.
23 Jun 2020
4. Jesus & religious leaders in open debate
The tension rises as Jesus debates with the Jewish leaders. He uses the symbol of light, connected to the Feast of Tabernacles, to teach more about his identity.
22 Jun 2020
3. Jesus and the woman caught in adultery
A woman is brought to Jesus by those trying to trick him into making a false move. He challenges the person without sin to throw the first stone and they leave. He shows grace by forgiving the woman but does not condone the sin.
21 Jun 2020
2. Jesus and the living water of the Holy Spirit
Water used for ritual washing is part of the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus refers to Holy Spirit as living water and speaks of spiritual thirst.
20 Jun 2020
1. Jesus goes to the Feast of Tabernacles
Jesus challenges the religious leaders about the Sabbath day and their attack on his character. He shows courage to face them and his brothers, who do not believe in him at this stage.
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