- over sickness - As Jesus’ resurrection continued to rattle the timid souls of his disciples, they were each obliged to revisit, in their minds, the many mystifying things they’d…
- over temptation - During the 40 days following his Resurrection, Jesus revisited his teachings so his disciples would more clearly know him and love him and believe him. They…
(The God Who Sees) Jesus submitted himself to the ultimate test. An enormous stone shut him away from the land of the living, but he burst out of the tomb…
God’s Plan ‘A’ included Jesus’ powerful demonstration that, not only was there resurrection after death but that he was ‘the’ Resurrection. Because one of the Jewish religious groups, the Sadducees,…
The final week in Jerusalem with Jesus was palpably ominous with unnamed malice in the air. The Passover meal with him felt out of sync, wrenched from tradition, with more…
Three and a half years. One mission. No Plan ‘B.’ Mission now complete. Sin and death forever vanquished. Guilt and shame washed away, things of the past. Abundant life, the…
Ephesus (1 of 7) Jesus introduced the Kingdom of his Father to as many as he could reach. He demonstrated it through miracles and parables and his own lifestyle and…
Jesus’ disciples, after three years of walking with him, watching him teach, heal, and interact with the crowds, often were left befuddled by him. Plus, his miracles! Only Peter, James…
In a magnanimous show of Eternal Love, Jesus came to live amongst us. He chose to die in our place. He rose from the grave to share resurrection life with…
Three long days. 72 hours. Troubled sleep. Lots of pacing and avoiding eye contact with the others. A few forced attempts at prayer each day. Mounting stress. Each evening, watching…