I.I’ve noticed in a number of bibles this passage is labeled, “Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.” Is that a fitting description? What seems to you to be “triumphal” and what seems to you to be not so “triumphal”? II.Matthew 21:1-11 … Continue reading
VIII.This week we’ve taken time to read and reread this passage several times. I trust we have not just “read over” it because it is familiar, or “read through” it since we already know what “happens” but have “read into” … Continue reading
IV.Today, take time to read this account again, and again notice who all is present, both named and unnamed. After you read the account once, pause and notice who you are drawn to and read the passage again seeing all … Continue reading
I.A couple of weeks ago we saw Jesus and his disciples in a boat when a storm came up. This week we start with the disciples in a boat being “battered by the waves” and Jesus is not with them. … Continue reading
VIII.Let’s turn our attention to this short passage again – Matthew 9:18-26 While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died; but come … Continue reading
VI.Let’s look at the passage again – Matthew 9:18-26 While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay your … Continue reading
I.Let’s get started with this week’s Scripture passage by paying attention to who we find mentioned in the passage. Notice who is mentioned and see how each behaves and what they need and how they go about seeking what they … Continue reading
You can find this week’s focus passage at –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+8%3A23-27&version=NRSV VIII.Disciples are to watch their teacher, their master, and learn from the teacher and follow the teacher. Right? That’s what we see Jesus’ disciples doing. They follow him into a boat. … Continue reading
V.Let’s go ahead and reread the passage. Matthew 8:23-27 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was … Continue reading
I.We have a short passage to focus on this week, but maybe short doesn’t have to mean of small importance. Read the passage and notice what holds your attention. Where do you want to stop reading and linger with the … Continue reading