Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
did Jesus know?
THE MESSIANIC DEBATE Luke 9:18-20 Luk 9:18 Once when Jesus was praying by himself, and his disciples were close, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” Luk 9:19 They answered, “John the Baptist; others say Elijah; … Continue reading
what you have
THE RESOURCE THEY FORGOT ABOUT Luke 9:12-17 Luk 9:12 Then the day began to draw to a close, so the twelve came and said to Jesus, “Send the crowd away, so they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside … Continue reading
the ruined retreat
PLAN FOR REST, BUT BE FLEXIBLE Luke 9:10-11 Luk 9:10 When the missionaries returned, they told Jesus everything they had accomplished. Then he took them with him and they had a private retreat at a town called Bethsaida. Luk 9:11 … Continue reading
none of the above
FIND THE REAL JESUS Luke 9:7-9 Luk 9:7 Then Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was completely confused, because some people were saying that John had been raised from the dead, Luk 9:8 while others … Continue reading
rights and rejection
PEOPLE ARE FREE TO REJECT THE GOSPEL Luke 9:1-6 Luk 9:1 After Jesus had called the twelve together, he gave them the ability and right to decide over all demons and to cure diseases, Luk 9:2 and he sent them … Continue reading
love wrapped in power
WHY DID JESUS ORDER THE PARENTS NOT TO TELL OF THIS MIRACLE? Luke 8:54-56 Luk 8:54 But Jesus gently took her by the hand and said, “Child, get up.” Luk 8:55 Just then her breath returned, and she got up. … Continue reading
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The limits of death
HE CAN CONQUER DEATH — HE WILL Luke 8:51-53 Luk 8:51 Now when he came to the house, Jesus did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, and James, and the child’s father and mother. Luk 8:52 … Continue reading
the limits of fear
FEAR IS LIKE A WRAPPER, IT MUST BE DISCARDED ONCE YOU HAVE THE PRODUCT. Luke 8:49-50 Luk 8:49 While he was still speaking, someone from the synagogue ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not bother the … Continue reading
faith falls
FIGHT YOUR WAY TO HIM Luke 8:43-48 Luk 8:43 Now a woman was there who had been suffering from a haemorrhage for twelve years but could not be healed by anyone. Luk 8:44 She came up behind Jesus and touched … Continue reading
desperation falls
WHEN NOTHING ELSE MATTERS Luke 8:40-42 Luk 8:40 Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because they were all waiting for him. Luk 8:41 Then a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue, came up. Falling … Continue reading
