Tag Archives: Matthew 14

many helpers, one Lord

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:32-36 32 And after they got back into the boat, the wind stopped blowing. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” 34 And when they had crossed over, they came … Continue reading →

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great fear and little faith

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:26-31 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they screamed in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage; it is I. … Continue reading →

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watch the water

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:22-25 22 Immediately he compelled the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he released the crowds. 23 And after he had released the crowds, he climbed the mountain by himself to … Continue reading →

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when serving others is not the plan

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:15-21 15 When it became evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the day is now spent; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy meals for themselves.” 16 … Continue reading →

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no time for recovery

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:10-14 10 He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, 11 and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. 12 Then his disciples came and took … Continue reading →

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into our darkness

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14:1-9 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus, 2 and he told his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these powerful energies are at work … Continue reading →

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a day in the life of heaven’s king

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 14.  Herod celebrated his birthday by murdering John the Baptist.  It was a tragedy for the kingdom of heaven brought about by the lust and fear of one of earth’s kings.    Later, when Herod learned of the success … Continue reading →

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