Podcasts about Capernaum

Matthew 8:5-10, 13New Living Translation5 When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with him, 6 “Lord, my young servant lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pain.”7 Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.”8 But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. 9 I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,' and they go, or ‘Come,' and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,' they do it.”10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven't seen faith like this in all Israel!13 Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Luke 7 begins with Jesus in the city of Capernaum located on the north side of the Sea of Galilee. It was there He was approached by a group of elders asking him to come with them to heal the servant of Roman centurion. Jesus responded to their request and went with them but on the way there the centurion sent word through his friends that he felt unworthy for Jesus to enter his house but knew if Jesus just spoke the word that his servant would be healed. Jesus spoke the word and then commended the centurion's great faith to the crowd that was with Him.   Now in Luke 7:11-17, Jesus leaves Capernaum and goes to the city of Nain where He responds to a widow's great sorrow. Nain was about twenty-five miles from Capernaum, a good day's journey away, yet Jesus went there even though He was not requested to come. Since the Jews buried their dead the same day (Deut. 21:23; Acts 5:5-10), it is likely that Jesus and His disciples arrived at the city gate late in the afternoon of the day the man died. In this passage we find that four special meetings took place at the city gate that day.   First, we notice that two “large crowds” met at the gate of the city. We can only marvel at the providence of God when we see Jesus meet that funeral procession just as it was heading for the burial ground. He lived on a divine timetable as He obeyed the will of His Father (John 11:9; 13:1). The sympathetic Savior always gives help when we need it most (Hebrews 4:16). This was no “accidental” meeting.   What a contrast between the crowd that was following Jesus and the crowd following the widow and her dead son. Jesus and His disciples were rejoicing in the blessing of the Lord, but the widow and her friends were lamenting the death of her only son. Jesus was heading for the city while the mourners were heading for the cemetery.   Next, we find that two “only sons” met. One was alive but destined to die, the other dead but destined to live. The term “only begotten” as applied to Jesus means "unique," "the only one of its kind." Jesus is not a "son" in the same sense that I am, having been brought into existence by conception and birth. Since Jesus is eternal God, He has always existed. The title Son of God declares Christ's divine nature and His relationship to the Father, to whom the Son has willingly subjected Himself from all eternity.   Then, two “sufferers” met. Jesus, "the Man of Sorrows," could easily identify with the widow's heartache. Not only was she in sorrow, but she was now left alone in a society that did not have resources to care for widows. What would happen to her? Jesus felt the pain that sin and death have brought into this world, and He did something about it   Finally, two enemies met. Jesus faced death, "the last enemy" (1 Corinthians 15:26). When you consider the pain and grief that it causes in this world, death is indeed an enemy, and only Jesus Christ can give us victory (see 1 Cor. 15:51-58; Heb. 2:14-15). Jesus had only to speak the word, and the young man was raised to life and health.   The young man gave two evidences of life: he sat up and he spoke. We can only imagine what he said! In the Gospels Jesus raised three dead people back to life. This is the first one. The next was Jairus's daughter in Luke 8:49-56. And Lazarus in John 11. In each case Jesus spoke to them. When Jesus speaks life to us, we are never the same! The crowd responded by glorifying God!   Spiritually speaking, each of us is in one of these two crowds. If you have trusted Christ, you are going to the city whose builder and maker is God (Hebrews 11:10, 13-16; 12:22). If you are "dead in sin”, you are already in the cemetery and under the condemnation of God (John 3:36; Ephesians 2:1-3). You need to trust Jesus Christ and be raised from the dead (John 5:24; Ephesians 2:4-10).   Today, which crowd are you in?   God bless!

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel - Mt 8:5-11 - When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to Him, saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully." He said to him, "I will come and cure him." The centurion said in reply, "Lord, I am not worthy to have You enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. For I too am a man subject to authority, with soldiers subject to me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come here,' and he comes; and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it." When Jesus heard this, He was amazed and said to those following Him, "Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith. I say to you, many will come from the east and the west, and will recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the banquet in the Kingdom of heaven." Memorial of Saint John of Damascus, Priest, Religious, Doctor of the Church Saint John, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day Father Charles Murr joins Terry to discuss the Passion of the Church

Anyone who wants to be first or the greatest must be the very last, and the servant of all (Mark 9:33-37). These words of instruction and correction come after Jesus asks His disciples: what were you arguing about on the road? Jesus is direct with His disciples, knowing that they had been arguing about who is the greatest among them as they traveled to Capernaum. His point is that true greatness in God's kingdom is not about power or position, but about humility and service. He emphasizes this by placing a child in front of His disciples, saying that whoever welcomes a child – generally considered one the lowest in social status at that time – welcomes Him, and by doing so, welcomes God the Father. Sermon from November 17, 2024 To watch this sermon or other sermons, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: "Beltway Park Church"

The King's Authority, Angels, and Demons Last week, we examined the prophetic value of waving and shaking the lulav: • With the lulav, we call home the exiles from all directions of the earth to the sukkah. They are called to their Kingdom assignments, their reward, and to further repentance. • First fruits offerings and those consecrated for service are typically waved • Is 13:13; Mt 24:29; Mk 13:25; Lk 21:26; Re 6:13 describe how powers and principalities will be shaken out of the way to prepare the way for Messiah's return and Kingdom. • When Messiah sets up his Kingdom, the tribes will take the places of the removed “stars,” ruling from the twelve gates of Jerusalem under the King's authority. (For the full explanation, review Powers and Principalities) Today, disciples of Yeshua are still commissioned to learn, practice, and rehearse their future Kingdom responsibilities wherever they live among the nations. Learning to walk both in and under authority is something vital to orderliness in our walk today and absolutely vital in serving our now-and-future King in the millennium. Yeshua left us an incredibly valuable teaching on our preparation: And when Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, imploring Him, and saying, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, fearfully tormented.” Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion said, “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; and I say to this one, ‘Go!' and he goes, and to another, ‘Come!' and he comes, and to my slave, ‘Do this!' and he does it.” Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, “Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel. I say to you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; but the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go; it shall be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed that very moment. (Mt 8:5-13) The text implies the servant was not suffering only from a physical malady, but a demonic oppression, or torment. The centurion frames his discussion on authority as being able to tell a subordinate to come or go, and they have to obey. Even demons are subordinate to the Word, and the centurion recognized Yeshua's authority to send them away. Our King is the Living Word, not to be argued with by any demonic entity. This is the authority that was to be invested in Israel as rulers with King Messiah. As they rehearsed their leadership in the wilderness encampment, preparing to replace powers and principalities, so Yeshua dispatched his disciples with instructions to practice healing and casting out demons in his Name, or authority. As with any learning exercise, sometimes they encountered challenges. Some demons didn't accept their authority to send them back to their own realm. By definition, a demon attached to a human is out of bounds. Out of authorized areas. The question is, does the believer understand the authority to send it back to its assigned space? And the evil spirit answered and said to them, “I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” (Ac 19:15) Yeshua taught the disciples that for stubborn cases, prayer and fasting beyond the annual Yom HaKippurim was necessary. Just as some ancient warriors, like Uriah or Jonathan, purified themselves, abstained from marital relations before a battlefield encounter, or made vows, so a little yom kippur is a way of preparing for serious spiritual battle by humbling the soul. This does not mean that if you are not healed, you are deficient in faith.

Message for 11/17/2024 "Jesus Starts a New Tradition" by Madison Tompkins. *All verses are NLT unless otherwise noted* What is your favorite holiday tradition? What is your favorite holiday tradition? Matthew 26:17-29 (ESV) Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.'” 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover. 20 When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. 21 And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?” 23 He answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me. 24 The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.”25 Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.” 26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” Luke 22:19 (ESV) And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 1 John 1:7 (ESV) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. Exodus 2:23-25 (ESV) During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. 24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. 25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them. Exodus 11:1-6 The Lord said to Moses, “Yet one plague more I will bring upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt. Afterward he will let you go from here. When he lets you go, he will drive you away completely. 2 Speak now in the hearing of the people, that they ask, every man of his neighbor and every woman of her neighbor, for silver and gold jewelry.” 3 And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants and in the sight of the people. 4 So Moses said, “Thus says the Lord: ‘About midnight I will go out in the midst of Egypt, 5 and every firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the slave girl who is behind the handmill, and all the firstborn of the cattle. 6 There shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there has never been, nor ever will be again. Exodus 12:1-13 (ESV) The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you.3 Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month every man shall take a lamb according to their fathers' houses, a lamb for a household. 4 And if the household is too small for a lamb, then he and his nearest neighbor shall take according to the number of persons; according to what each can eat you shall make your count for the lamb. 5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old. You may take it from the sheep or from the goats, 6 and you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill their lambs at twilight. 7 “Then they shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and the lintel of the houses in which they eat it. 8 They shall eat the flesh that night, roasted on the fire; with unleavened bread and bitter herbs they shall eat it. 9 Do not eat any of it raw or boiled in water, but roasted, its head with its legs and its inner parts. 10 And you shall let none of it remain until the morning; anything that remains until the morning you shall burn. 11 In this manner you shall eat it: with your belt fastened, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. And you shall eat it in haste. It is the Lord's Passover. 12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the Lord.13 The blood shall be a sign for you, on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will befall you to destroy you, when I strike the land of Egypt. John 6:48-51 (ESV) I am the bread of life. 49 Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. 50 This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” Colossians 1:19-22 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, John 6:52-60 The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” 53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.54 Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. 55 For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.56 Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.57 As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me. 58 This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like the bread the fathers ate, and died. Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.” 59 Jesus said these things in the synagogue, as he taught at Capernaum. 60 When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?” 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Today our text comes from Luke 4:16-30. This week began reflecting on the place of widows and the dynamics of mercy versus sacrifice.  Today Jesus declares his mission statement for ministry, naming a ministry of mercy to the marginalized that the home folks didn't take kindly to. May God bless you as you hear his word today.   16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,     because he has anointed me     to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners     and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19     to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” 20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn't this Joseph's son?” they asked. 23 Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to me: ‘Physician, heal yourself!' And you will tell me, ‘Do here in your hometown what we have heard that you did in Capernaum.'” 24 “Truly I tell you,” he continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown. 25 I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in Elijah's time, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and there was a severe famine throughout the land. 26 Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon. 27 And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” 28 All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. 29 They got up, drove him out of the town, and took him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw him off the cliff. 30 But he walked right through the crowd and went on his way.     This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.   As you journey on, go with the blessing of God:     Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping, That awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep rest in his peace. May Almighty God bless, preserve, and keep us, this day and forevermore. Amen.

Jesus' disciples return to find Him in conversation with a Samaritan woman—a surprising encounter that defies social and cultural norms. The woman, moved by the Holy Spirit, abandons her water jar and rushes back to her village, proclaiming the arrival of a man who "told me everything I ever did." Her testimony stirs the townspeople, leading many to believe in Jesus as the Messiah. Meanwhile, Jesus speaks to His disciples about the spiritual harvest, emphasizing the urgency of spreading the Gospel message. Later, Jesus travels to Galilee, where He heals the son of a royal official in Capernaum from a distance, demonstrating His power and leading the official and his entire household to believe in Him. The Rev. Dr. Curtis Deterding, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Florida, joins guest host Rev. David Boisclair to study John 4:27-54. The Gospel of John takes us on a journey through the Good News of Jesus in a unique way. It reveals Jesus as the incarnate son of God from eternity.  From His miraculous signs to His profound "I Am" statements, we witness Jesus offering living water to the thirsty, light to those in darkness, and life to the dead. But this is also a story of conflict: Jesus is relentlessly pursued by those who reject Him, yet He willingly goes to the cross, showing the depths of God's love. As we travel from His first miracle to His ultimate victory over death, John invites us to see and believe—that in Jesus, we find eternal life and the very presence of God among us. Connect to God's revealing Word in this series that uncovers the rich, layered truths of John's Gospel and the unshakable hope it offers.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Reflections on the Elections   BACKGROUND: This message was drawn from a sermon delivered by Archbishop Foley Beach during a prior Presidential election season. While this sermon was delivered in the past, its thesis that “God is right in the middle of our elections” is based on Daniel's interpretation King Nebuchadnezzar's dream: “the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men”. America is once again in an election cycle which has only begun with the election of a President. MESSAGE SUMMARY: “Where is God in all of this”? We were so engaged in prayer leading up to the election that it's hard to believe that God was not involved in this election. God was and is in the middle of this election and our country's governance just as He was in the time of King Nebuchadnezzar's vision and Daniel's interpretation (Daniel 4:17 ESV). “Someone asked me: ‘How could God allow a pro-abortion president'?”. At this time, we cannot answer this question, but God can and does use anyone in His plan for Salvation that begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation. In Isaiah 55.9, God reminds us: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”. Every person in leadership is flawed to some degree. “If He can use me as His minister of the Gospel, He can use anyone! King Cyrus was a great sinner and a bloody pagan, but God called him by name to be His servant. Look at Alexander the Great, another true pagan who was bloody, brutal, and bisexual; and yet, God used him to build a common language and roads, like the Via Morris highway which connected Europe to Africa and was located next to Capernaum where Jesus set up His base. Therefore, this road literally paved the way for the coming of the Messiah.” The election of Lincoln is another example God's sovereignty. He used Lincoln to hold the nation together in spite of Lincoln being hated on all sides. Because God is Sovereign, it is often said that God gives us the government we need or the government we deserve — it is too early to know which path God has now chosen for our governance. As we approach these 2024 elections, remember: “The Most High rules the kingdoms of men, and He gives it to whom He will.”  (Daniel 4: 17, 24-25, 32, 37) TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, help me to grab hold of you today. I need you. Set me free to begin reorienting my life around you, and you alone. Help me to pay attention to and honor how you have uniquely made me. Thank you for the gift of rest. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 122). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM A CHILD OF GOD. Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God-- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Daniel 4:17; Daniel 4:24-25; Daniel 32; Daniel 37; Mat. 22:16-21 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Wake Up America!”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Luke 4:31-5:11 New King James Version Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 31 Then He went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbaths. 32 And they were astonished at His teaching, for His word was with authority. 33 Now in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon. And he cried out with a loud voice, 34 saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” 35 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!” And when the demon had thrown him in their midst, it came out of him and did not hurt him. 36 Then they were all amazed and spoke among themselves, saying, “What a word this is! For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” 37 And the report about Him went out into every place in the surrounding region. Peter's Mother-in-Law Healed 38 Now He arose from the synagogue and entered Simon's house. But Simon's wife's mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. 39 So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose and served them. Many Healed After Sabbath Sunset 40 When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them. 41 And demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, “You are the Christ, the Son of God!” And He, rebuking them, did not allow them to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ. Jesus Preaches in Galilee 42 Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; 43 but He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.” 44 And He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee. Four Fishermen Called as Disciples 5 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3 Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. 4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” 6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. 7 So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” 11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.

Reflections on the Elections   BACKGROUND: This message was drawn from a sermon delivered by Archbishop Foley Beach during a prior Presidential election season. While this sermon was delivered in the past, its thesis that “God is right in the middle of our elections” is based on Daniel's interpretation King Nebuchadnezzar's dream: “the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men”. America is once again in an election cycle which has only begun with the election of a President. MESSAGE SUMMARY: “Where is God in all of this”? We were so engaged in prayer leading up to the election that it's hard to believe that God was not involved in this election. God was and is in the middle of this election and our country's governance just as He was in the time of King Nebuchadnezzar's vision and Daniel's interpretation (Daniel 4:17 ESV). “Someone asked me: ‘How could God allow a pro-abortion president'?”. At this time, we cannot answer this question, but God can and does use anyone in His plan for Salvation that begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation. In Isaiah 55.9, God reminds us: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”. Every person in leadership is flawed to some degree. “If He can use me as His minister of the Gospel, He can use anyone! King Cyrus was a great sinner and a bloody pagan, but God called him by name to be His servant. Look at Alexander the Great, another true pagan who was bloody, brutal, and bisexual; and yet, God used him to build a common language and roads, like the Via Morris highway which connected Europe to Africa and was located next to Capernaum where Jesus set up His base. Therefore, this road literally paved the way for the coming of the Messiah.” The election of Lincoln is another example God's sovereignty. He used Lincoln to hold the nation together in spite of Lincoln being hated on all sides. Because God is Sovereign, it is often said that God gives us the government we need or the government we deserve — it is too early to know which path God has now chosen for our governance. As we approach these 2024 elections, remember: “The Most High rules the kingdoms of men, and He gives it to whom He will.”  (Daniel 4: 17, 24-25, 32, 37) TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, help me to grab hold of you today. I need you. Set me free to begin reorienting my life around you, and you alone. Help me to pay attention to and honor how you have uniquely made me. Thank you for the gift of rest. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 122). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM A CHILD OF GOD. Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God-- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Daniel 4:17; Daniel 4:24-25; Daniel 32; Daniel 37; Mat. 22:16-21 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Wake Up America!”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Reflections on the Elections   Background: This daily devotional was drawn from a sermon delivered by Dr. Foley Beach during a Presidential election season. While this sermon was delivered in the past, its thesis that “God is right in the middle of our elections” is based on Daniel's interpretation King Nebuchadnezzar's dream: “the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men”. America is once again in an election cycle. MESSAGE SUMMARY: “Where is God in all of this”? We were so engaged in prayer leading up to the election that it's hard to believe that God was not involved in this election. God was and is in the middle of this election and our country's governance just as He was in the time of King Nebuchadnezzar's vision and Daniel's interpretation (Daniel 4:17 ESV). “Someone asked me: ‘How could God allow a pro-abortion president'?”. At this time, we cannot answer this question, but God can and does use anyone in His plan for Salvation that begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation. In Isaiah 55.9, God reminds us: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”. Every person in leadership is flawed to some degree. “If He can use me as His minister of the Gospel, He can use anyone! King Cyrus was a great sinner and a bloody pagan, but God called him by name to be His servant. Look at Alexander the Great, another true pagan who was bloody, brutal, and bisexual; and yet, God used him to build a common language and roads, like the Via Morris highway which connected Europe to Africa and was located next to Capernaum where Jesus set up His base. Therefore, this road literally paved the way for the coming of the Messiah.” The election of Lincoln is another example God's sovereignty. He used Lincoln to hold the nation together in spite of Lincoln being hated on all sides. Because God is Sovereign, it is often said that God gives us the government we need or the government we deserve — it is too early to know which path God has now chosen for our governance. As we approach these 2024 elections, remember: “The Most High rules the kingdoms of men, and He gives it to whom He will.”  (Daniel 4: 17, 24-25, 32, 37).   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, help me to grab hold of you today. I need you. Set me free to begin reorienting my life around you, and you alone. Help me to pay attention to and honor how you have uniquely made me. Thank you for the gift of rest. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 122). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM A CHILD OF GOD. Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God-- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Daniel 4:17; Daniel 4:24-25; Daniel 32; Daniel 37; Mat. 22:16-21 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Wake Up America!”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Elitist intellectuals are drawn to the concept of a psychological trap because others' suffering entertains them and because their perception of another's supposed trap reinforces their sense of self-importance and permanence. Poor Sartre, poor DNC, poor duopoly.“The fool says in his heart, There is no Judge.”I agree, Jean-Paul: for your spiritual children, there can be “No Exit.”The local Judean elders, who should be hearing and repeating Jesus's words, are more concerned with manipulating the goodwill of their Roman occupiers to further their political agenda. In turn, the Roman servant, manipulated by the elders, shows zeal for the Torah. Still, his life remains in disrepair because the people of the Synagogue love their “nation” and their shiny new Synagogue more than the words—the debarim—of Isaiah.What right do the Judeans have to call anyone “worthy” or good? Their human judgment, assessment, and feedback “build” a house that Jesus does not enter and a Synagogue that ultimately rejects him.Is there an exit from Sartre's hell? Yes. Clearly. French existentialism, like postmodernism, is silly.There is only one Judge.Stop listening to the people of Capernaum and start following Jesus. Imitate the obedience of the Centurion, who did not accept accolades from the people of Judaea but received instead the one vote that counts.This week, I discuss Luke 7:1-10. Show Notesי-ק-ר (yod-qof-resh) / و-ق-ر (waw-qaf-ra)ἔντιμος (éntimos) “precious,” “honored,” “honorable in rank” (Luke 7:2) aligns with יקר (yāqār) in Hebrew, which can function as “heavy,” “valuable,” “honored,” “dignified,” “dear,” or—relevant to Luke 7:2, 1 Peter 2:4 and 1 Peter 2:6—“precious.” The Arabic root و-ق-ر (waw-qaf-ra) implies dignity, and can funtion as “to honor.”وَقَار (waqār) — Dignity or solemnity. This word is often used to describe a person's respectful or dignified demeanor.وَقِرَ (waqira) — To be weighty or important. In this form, it implies something substantial or of significant value.وَقَّرَ (waqqara) — To honor or respect. This is the form II verb (with shadda on the middle letter), meaning “to show respect or honor,” often used in contexts where someone honors or reveres another.تَوْقِير (tawqīr) — Reverence or high regard. This noun, derived from form II of the root, refers to the act of showing respect or esteem, often used in formal or respectful contexts.مُتَوَقِّر (mutawaqqir) — Dignified or solemn person. This adjective describes a person who carries themselves with dignity, calmness, and respectability.وَقُور (waqūr) — A dignified or composed person. This adjective describes someone who possesses an aura of respect, often used for people who are calm, collected, and reverent.The Hebrew root רפא (rafa) is rich in function related to healing, repairing, and recovering, extending across various Semitic languages. Arabic uses the verb رفع, (rafa‘a) “to mend or repair,” with a similar connotation. "And say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, Just so will I break this people and this city, even as one breaks a potter's vessel, which cannot again be repaired (לְהֵרָפֵא, leheraphe) and they will bury in Topheth because there is no other place for burial.'" (Jeremiah 19:11 )ח-ו-ר (ḥet-waw-resh) / ح-ر-ر (ḥāʾ-rāʾ-rāʾ)ἔντιμος (éntimos) also aligns to חֹר (ḥor), “free,” or “noble” حُرّ (ḥurr) freebornحرية (ḥurriya) “freedom” or “libertyحرر (ḥarrara): To liberate or set freeἔντιμος appears only in Luke 7:2, 1 Peter 2:4, 1 Peter 2:6 and Philippians 2:29.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Reflections on the Elections   Background: This daily devotional was drawn from a sermon delivered by Dr. Foley Beach during a Presidential election season. While this sermon was delivered in the past, its thesis that “God is right in the middle of our elections” is based on Daniel's interpretation King Nebuchadnezzar's dream: “the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will and sets over it the lowliest of men”. America is once again in an election cycle. MESSAGE SUMMARY: “Where is God in all of this”? We were so engaged in prayer leading up to the election that it's hard to believe that God was not involved in this election. God was and is in the middle of this election and our country's governance just as He was in the time of King Nebuchadnezzar's vision and Daniel's interpretation (Daniel 4:17 ESV). “Someone asked me: ‘How could God allow a pro-abortion president'?”. At this time, we cannot answer this question, but God can and does use anyone in His plan for Salvation that begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation. In Isaiah 55.9, God reminds us: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”. Every person in leadership is flawed to some degree. “If He can use me as His minister of the Gospel, He can use anyone! King Cyrus was a great sinner and a bloody pagan, but God called him by name to be His servant. Look at Alexander the Great, another true pagan who was bloody, brutal, and bisexual; and yet, God used him to build a common language and roads, like the Via Morris highway which connected Europe to Africa and was located next to Capernaum where Jesus set up His base. Therefore, this road literally paved the way for the coming of the Messiah.” The election of Lincoln is another example God's sovereignty. He used Lincoln to hold the nation together in spite of Lincoln being hated on all sides. Because God is Sovereign, it is often said that God gives us the government we need or the government we deserve — it is too early to know which path God has now chosen for our governance. As we approach these 2024 elections, remember: “The Most High rules the kingdoms of men, and He gives it to whom He will.”  (Daniel 4: 17, 24-25, 32, 37).   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, help me to grab hold of you today. I need you. Set me free to begin reorienting my life around you, and you alone. Help me to pay attention to and honor how you have uniquely made me. Thank you for the gift of rest. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 122). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM A CHILD OF GOD. Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God-- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Daniel 4:17; Daniel 4:24-25; Daniel 32; Daniel 37; Mat. 22:16-21 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Wake Up America!”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell. He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.

Pastor John KeatingCapernaum is significant to Jesus because Matthew 4 says that when Jesus left His childhood town of Nazareth, He lived in Capernaum. Capernaum would have been a familiar place to Jesus, where He was comfortable. While Jesus was in a comfortable place, He was there looking for someone willing to be uncomfortable!Luke 5:17-19 (NLT)- Are you surrounded by people who will make you comfortable with your condition?- Are you surrounded by people who recognize the challenge in your life and point you to Jesus?- This story is about four men who brought their friend to Jesus to see what God had in store for his life.We've been conditioned to think 2+2=4. We evaluate our life and position and rate ourselves at a 2.I'm too:- Young- Sick- Old - Alone- Busy- Tired- Poor - Hurt God wants to check your attitude because you're too focused on what you can add together, and He wants to show you another path.Some of you immediately say Pastor John, I know about 3+1; that's been my prayer to God for so long...God, if You'd send me one more chance:- One promotion - One baby- One good man - One sign - One miracle- One more time Jesus wants to address your relationship with Him first, your spiritual life, and your sins to be forgiven.You may need to know 5-1=4. What must be removed from your life to receive what God has for you?What's the one thing that's:- Holding you back - Keeping you from Jesus This may be uncomfortable, but it may mean healing!Luke 5:20 (NLT)

Enter the heart-wrenching streets of Beirut with Movie Mistrial as we dive into Nadine Labaki's powerful drama, Capernaum.Capernaum is a deeply moving exploration of poverty, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit. Featuring a remarkable performance by young Zain Al Rafeea, the film confronts audiences with harsh realities through the eyes of a child, offering an emotional and impactful narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.While Capernaum is widely acclaimed for its raw and realistic storytelling, some critics argue that its unrelenting depiction of hardship may feel overly bleak, potentially leaving viewers emotionally overwhelmed by its relentless portrayal of suffering.Join us for an emotional and thought-provoking discussion as we unpack the layers of Capernaum and its significant impact on global cinema.Connect with us and share your thoughts:Twitter: http://tiny.cc/MistrialTwitterFacebook: http://tiny.cc/MistrialFBInstagram: http://tiny.cc/MistrialInstaVisit our website, www.moviemistrial.com, for more captivating episodes and to stay up-to-date with all things movies.

Tuesday, 5 November 2024   Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. Matthew 4:25   “And great throngs, they followed Him from the Galilee, and Decapolis, and Jerusalem, and Judea, and beyond the Jordan” (CG).   In the previous verse, people brought the sick from all the areas of Syria, and Jesus healed them. Next, Matthew records, “And great throngs.”   It is the first use of ochlos, a throng, in the New Testament. It is a word that can indicate a crowd, mob, the common people in general, etc. In this case, because of the masses of humanity around Jesus, intensified by the word “great,” and because it is plural, the word throng gives a good sense. The people were not just a crowd, as if from the local village, but from all over, as Matthew next says, beginning with the words, “they followed Him from the Galilee.”   As previously noted, the Galilee is not merely referring to the sea and its immediate surroundings. Rather, it is an entire circular region with many cities that extend well beyond the sea itself. Next, it says, “and Decapolis.”   The word is a transliteration from the Greek Dekapolis. It is derived from deka, ten, and polis, city. Albert Barnes says –   “Decapolis was the name of a region of country in the bounds of the half-tribe of Manasseh, mainly on the east of Jordan. It was so called because it included 10 cities - the meaning of the word Decapolis in Greek. Geographers generally agree that Scythopolis was the chief of these cities, and was the only one of them west of the Jordan; that Hippo (Hippos), Gadara, Dion (or Dios), Pelea (or Pella), Gerasa (or Gergesa), Philadelphia, and Raphana (or Raphanae), were seven of the remaining nine, and the other two were either Kanatha and Capitolias, or Damascus and Otopos. These cities were inhabited chiefly by foreigners (Greeks) in the days of our Saviour, and not by Jews.”   Next Matthew notes, “and Jerusalem.”   Depending on the route traveled, the distance from Capernaum to Jerusalem is about one hundred and twenty miles. This is a long way to walk, but people traversed the country in order to see the One they had heard about. If there were lame or sick among them, they would either be carried or placed on a donkey. Thus, it would have been a tiring journey for those involved. After this, it next says, “and Judea.”   This includes the entire region in the south of Israel. It extended from Samaria to the north to Beersheba in the south. It also covered the area from the Jordan and Dead Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. It is an expansive area, filled with cities. Lastly, the words end with, “and beyond the Jordan.”   The meaning is anything east of the Jordan not already covered by the term Decapolis. The area at the time was known as Peraea, the name of which is probably derived from the words “beyond Jordan.” The word translated as “beyond” is peran. In other words, anywhere that Jews lived that was beyond the Jordan is included. Today, this area is mostly encompassed by the nation of Jordan.   Due to the great amount of land included in the description, and the large number of cities found throughout it, the word “throngs” is an excellent descriptor of the situation. These words close out Chapter 4, but in Chapter 5, the gathering of these throngs will lead to the great Sermon on the Mount delivered by the Lord.   Life application: The word of Jesus spread throughout all the areas where the Jews were staying in the immediate region of Israel. His ministry was directed to these people first. It was a ministry conducted under the Law of Moses but which anticipated a time that extended beyond the Law.   The reason for this, as He will say in Chapter 5, was that He and His ministry came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill it. In other words, Jesus Himself was not setting aside the law merely by His coming, but through His time of having come. He voluntarily placed Himself under the law. Within that state, He then lived out the precepts of the law perfectly, having never violated its precepts.   In fulfilling the law, it was then set aside for all who come to Him through faith. When Jesus was conducting His ministry, the people of Israel had no idea that His work would later be inclusive of the Gentiles, people who were never under the law. Thus, when we read His words, and those of the writers of the synoptic gospels in particular, we need to understand the context of what He is saying.   Because the words of His ministry really start to take shape in Chapter 5, keep this in mind. If you are a Gentile, or a Jew who has already received Jesus, don't shove yourself into the words. Determine the context and then ask yourself, is this section referring to me too, or is it only to those who have not yet received Jesus? At times, they will speak of one or the other, but the majority of what is said is directed to Jews who are under the law and their need to come to Jesus to be freed from its heavy yoke.   Heavenly Father, thank You for Chapter 4 of Matthew. It has been a great experience and a joy to consider. We look forward to the next chapter. Help us to keep things in context and to remember the rules of biblical interpretation as we go. Be with us in this time of discovery. Amen.  

In this special episode, host Jake McCandless invites his daughters, Addison and Andrea, to recount their family's transformative journey to Israel. Together, they share memories, spiritual moments, and the profound impact this trip had on their faith. From visiting sites like the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea to experiencing the emotional weight of Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum, this episode provides a heartfelt exploration of faith in action. Whether you're considering a pilgrimage to Israel or simply seeking ways to strengthen your family's faith, this episode will inspire you. Key Takeaways: - Discovering Biblical Sites: The family visited key sites such as Capernaum, the City of David, and Hezekiah's Tunnel. Hear how these ancient places made Bible stories come alive. - Faith Deepened Through Experience: Addison and Andrea reflect on how walking where Jesus walked strengthened their faith, offering real-life proof of Biblical truths. - A Powerful Visit to Yad Vashem: The family shares their emotional experience at Israel's Holocaust Museum and the significance of the children's memorial. - Special Moments of Faith: Addison shares a transformative moment at the Jordan River, where she chose to be baptized, marking a new chapter in her faith journey. - Why Israel? Jake and his daughters discuss why visiting Israel can be an invaluable experience for children and families who want to strengthen their faith and connection to Biblical history. Favorite Moments: - Jake's 'Cool Score': Addison and Andrea rate their dad's “cool factor” in a light-hearted moment. - Learning Through Experience: The children recall small but memorable details from their trip, like riding camels and discovering Israel's cat population. - A Vineyard's Prophecy Fulfilled: A visit to a vineyard in Judea-Samaria, where a prophetic verse from Jeremiah comes to life, becomes an unforgettable moment for the family. Episode Highlights: - Intro & Icebreaker Questions – Get to know Jake's daughters as they answer fun icebreaker questions, including their opinions on spaghetti versus macaroni and cheese. - Revisiting Israel's Biblical Sites – The McCandless family recalls visiting Mount Carmel, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan River, bringing the Bible to life. - A Deeply Moving Visit to Yad Vashem – A powerful reflection on the Holocaust and the trees planted to honor the Righteous Among the Nations. - Baptism at the Jordan River – Addison's decision to be baptized in the Jordan River serves as the episode's spiritual climax, highlighting the personal growth and spiritual depth gained from the journey. - Why Every Family Should Go – The girls give their own advice for families considering a pilgrimage to Israel. Connect with Us: - Subscribe to Stand Firm Parents on Apple Podcasts and your favorite platforms for more episodes on strengthening your family's faith. - Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and community support. - Share this episode with friends and family who would benefit from these inspiring stories. About Stand Firm Parents: Stand Firm Parents is a production of Stand Firm Ministries in partnership with Lifeword Studios, created by Jake McCandless and Brandon Harrington of Dime Collective. Thank you for listening – remember to subscribe, share, and stand firm in your faith.

John 2:1-12English Standard VersionOn the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days.

Relevant Verses: John 1:32–36; 3:25–36; 5:36–38; 6:51–71; 7:37–53 Theme: The Scandal of Jesus Leading Question: Have you ever felt offended by something Jesus asked you to do? The miracle of the loaves and fish is recounted in all four Gospels. According to John's account in chapter 6, this miracle becomes a “sign” pointing beyond itself on a much deeper level. Jesus left after feeding the people and crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee but was pursued by the crowd who asked for further miracles. They eventually found him in the synagogue in Capernaum. Here, John's Gospel tells us, ...

El ejemplo de fe del centurión es una inspiración para todos. Aunque era un extranjero, demostró una fe genuina que incluso Jesús elogió. Su fe estaba basada en el amor, en la humildad y en la total confianza en la autoridad de Jesús. Hoy, todos podemos aspirar a tener este tipo de fe. Que, como el centurión, podamos decir: “Señor, no soy digno… pero confío en ti”. Que nuestra fe sea lo suficientemente fuerte y auténtica para asombrar a Dios y ver Su poder manifestarse en nuestras vidas. Banda sonora: Drop the Tapes - Biblioteca de audio de YouTube Donaciones local: https://iglesiadeciudadreal.es/donaciones Web: http://iglesiadeciudadreal.es/ Podcast: http://www.ivoox.com/podcast-iglesia-. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPq8l9Q7KcX7j6iOGDPP_zg x (antes Twitter): https://x.com/home?lang=es Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IglesiaCristianaEvangelicaDeCiudadReal Nota informativa: En todos nuestros videos se pueden traducir los SUBTÍTULOS a cualquier idioma. Ir a configuración y elegir idioma de subtitulo. 27/10/2024 - PREDICACIÓN DE LA TARDE - SERIE:LUCAS Lucas 7:1-10 - Reina-Valera 1960 Jesús sana al siervo de un centurión (Mt. 8.5-13) 7 Después que hubo terminado todas sus palabras al pueblo que le oía, entró en Capernaum. 2 Y el siervo de un centurión, a quien este quería mucho, estaba enfermo y a punto de morir. 3 Cuando el centurión oyó hablar de Jesús, le envió unos ancianos de los judíos, rogándole que viniese y sanase a su siervo. 4 Y ellos vinieron a Jesús y le rogaron con solicitud, diciéndole: Es digno de que le concedas esto; 5 porque ama a nuestra nación, y nos edificó una sinagoga. 6 Y Jesús fue con ellos. Pero cuando ya no estaban lejos de la casa, el centurión envió a él unos amigos, diciéndole: Señor, no te molestes, pues no soy digno de que entres bajo mi techo; 7 por lo que ni aun me tuve por digno de venir a ti; pero di la palabra, y mi siervo será sano. 8 Porque también yo soy hombre puesto bajo autoridad, y tengo soldados bajo mis órdenes; y digo a este: Ve, y va; y al otro: Ven, y viene; y a mi siervo: Haz esto, y lo hace. 9 Al oír esto, Jesús se maravilló de él, y volviéndose, dijo a la gente que le seguía: Os digo que ni aun en Israel he hallado tanta fe. 10 Y al regresar a casa los que habían sido enviados, hallaron sano al siervo que había estado enfermo.

After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, "Follow Me." 28 So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. 29 Then Levi gave Him a great feast in his own house. And there were a great number of tax collectors and others who sat down with them. The events in this passage probably took place shortly after Jesus healed the paralyzed man, for the "official Pharisaical committee" was still there (Luke 5:17). When Jesus called Levi, He accomplished three things: He saved a lost soul; He added a new disciple to His band; and He created an opportunity to explain His ministry to Levi's friends and to the scribes and Pharisees. And it is likely that Jesus at this time gave Levi his new name, "Matthew, the gift of God" (Luke 6:15; Matthew 9:9-12; Mark 2:13-17).   Matthew sat at the toll booth and levied duty on the merchandise that was brought through. Since the tax rates were not always clear, it was easy for an unscrupulous man to make extra money for himself. But even if a tax collector served honestly, the Jews still despised him for defiling himself by working for the Gentiles. John the Baptist had made it clear that there was nothing innately sinful in collecting taxes (Luke 3:12-13), and we have no evidence that Matthew was a thief. But to the Jews, Levi was a sinner, and Jesus was suspect for having anything to do with him and his sinner friends.   We wonder how much Matthew knew about Jesus. Our Lord's friendship with Peter and his partners would put Him in touch with the businessmen of Capernaum, and certainly Matthew had heard Jesus preach by the seaside. Matthew instantly obeyed the Lord's call, left everything, and followed Jesus. He was so overjoyed at his salvation experience that he invited many of his friends to rejoice with him (see Luke 15:6, 9, 23).   The scribes and Pharisees criticized Jesus because they did not understand either His message or His ministry. Jesus simply did not fit into their traditional religious life. It is unfortunate when leaders resist change and refuse to try to understand the new things that God is doing. In order to help them understand, Jesus gave the illustration of a sick person going to a physician.   The scribes and Pharisees saw Matthew and his friends as condemned sinners, but Jesus saw them as spiritually sick "patients" who needed the help of a physician. In fact, He had illustrated this when He cleansed the leper and healed the paralytic. Sin is like a disease: it starts in a small and hidden way; it grows secretly; it saps our strength; and if it is not cured, it kills. It is tragic when sickness kills the body, but it is even more tragic when sin condemns the soul to hell.   The scribes and Pharisees were quick to diagnose the needs of others, but they were blind to their own needs, for they were sinners like everyone else. They appeared righteous on the outside but were corrupt within (Matt. 23:25-28). They may not have been "prodigal sons" who were guilty of sins of the flesh, but they were certainly "elder brothers" who were guilty of sins of the spirit (Luke 15:11-32; 2 Cor. 7:1).   The first step toward healing sin sickness is admitting that we have a need and that we must do something about it. False prophets give a false diagnosis that leads to a false hope (Jer. 6:14); but the servant of God tells the truth about sin, death, and hell, and offers the only remedy: faith in Jesus Christ. The religion of the scribes and Pharisees could offer no hope to Matthew's friends, but Jesus could.   What a wonderful Physician Jesus is! He comes to us in love; He calls us; He saves us when we trust Him; and He "pays the bill." His diagnosis is always accurate, and His cure is perfect and complete. No wonder Matthew was so happy and wanted to share the Good News with his friends!   Are you sharing the Good News of your salvation with your friends?   God bless!

Luke 10:13-16 ESV Woe to Unrepentant Cities 13 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But it will be more bearable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. 15 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades. 16 “The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me.”

Luke 4:14-30 New King James Version Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. 17 And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” 20 Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. 21 And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” 22 So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, “Is this not Joseph's son?” 23 He said to them, “You will surely say this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.' ” 24 Then He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own country. 25 But I tell you truly, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land; 26 but to none of them was Elijah sent except to Zarephath, in the region of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. 27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” 28 So all those in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, 29 and rose up and thrust Him out of the city; and they led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw Him down over the cliff. 30 Then passing through the midst of them, He went His way.

NOTAS DE ELENAMaterial complementario de la escuela Sabática para adultosNarrado por: Patty CuyanDesde: Californica, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchDOMINGO, 27 DE OCTUBREEL ESCENARIO DEL ENCUENTROCristo no admitía distinción alguna de nacionalidad, jerarquía social, ni credo. Los escribas y fariseos deseaban hacer de los dones del cielo un beneficio local y nacional, y excluir de Dios al resto de la familia humana. Pero Cristo vino para derribar toda valla divisoria. Vino para manifestar que su don de misericordia y amor es tan ilimitado como el aire, la luz o las lluvias que refrigeran la tierra. La vida de Cristo fundó una religión sin castas: en la que judíos y gentiles, libres y esclavos, unidos por los lazos de fraternidad, son iguales ante Dios. Nada hubo de artificioso en sus procedimientos. Ninguna diferencia hacía entre vecinos y extraños, amigos y enemigos. Lo que conmovía el corazón de Jesús era el alma sedienta del agua de vida. Nunca despreció a nadie por inútil, sino que procuraba aplicar a toda alma su remedio curativo. Cualesquiera que fueran las personas con quienes se encontrase, siempre sabía darles alguna lección adecuada al tiempo y a las circunstancias. Cada descuido o insulto del hombre para con el hombre le hacía sentir tanto más la necesidad que la humanidad tenía de su simpatía divina y humana. Procuraba infundir esperanza en los más rudos y en los que menos prometían, presentándoles la seguridad de que podían llegar a ser sin tacha y sencillos, poseedores de un carácter que los diera a conocer como hijos de Dios (El ministerio de curación, pp. 15, 16). El Salvador anhelaba exponer a sus discípulos la verdad concerniente al derribamiento de la "pared intermedia de separación" entre Israel y las otras naciones —la verdad de que "los Gentiles sean juntamente herederos" con los judíos, y "consortes de su promesa en Cristo por el evangelio". Efesios 2:14: 3:6. Esta verdad fue revelada en parte cuando recompensó la fe del centurión de Capernaum, y también cuando predicó el evangelio a los habitantes de Sicar. Fue revelada todavía más claramente en ocasión de su visita a Fenicia, cuando sanó a la hija de la mujer cananea. Estos incidentes ayudaron a sus discípulos a comprender que entre aquellos a quienes muchos consideraban indignos de la salvación, había almas ansiosas de la luz de la verdad (Los hechos de los apóstoles, pp. 16, 17). En los tiempos de Cristo, el orgullo, el egoísmo y el prejuicio habían levantado una muralla de separación sólida y alta entre los que habían sido designados custodios de los oráculos sagrados y las demás naciones del mundo. Cristo vino a cambiar todo esto. Las palabras que el pueblo oía de sus labios eran distintas de cuantas había escuchado de sacerdotes o rabinos. Cristo derribó la muralla de separación, el amor propio, y el prejuicio divisor del nacionalismo egoísta; enseñó a amar a toda la familia humana. Elevó al hombre por encima del círculo limitado que les prescribía su propio egoísmo; anuló toda frontera territorial y toda distinción artificial de las capas sociales. Para él no había diferencia entre vecinos y extranjeros ni entre amigos y enemigos. Nos enseña a considerar a cada alma necesitada como nuestro prójimo y al mundo como nuestro campo (El discurso maestro de Jesucristo, p. 38). 

18 Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed, whom they sought to bring in and lay before Him. 19 And when they could not find how they might bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the housetop and let him down with his bed through the tiling into the midst before Jesus. One of my favorite stories in the Gospels is this one found in Luke 5:17-26. To get the full picture of what happened on this occasion you should also read Matthew 9:1-8 and Mark 2:1-12. Jesus is in Capernaum healing and teaching the crowds of people that are coming to Him from the surrounding region of Galilee. On this “certain day” Jesus is in a house teaching, and sitting closest to Him was a group of Pharisees and teachers of the law.   This group of religious leaders must have previously set a specific time, and they came from different towns in Galilee, from the region of Judea, and from as far away as the city of Jerusalem. They were not there out of curiosity, but to find fault with Jesus and His teaching. It is apparent that already Jesus has become a threat to the religious authority and stronghold they had over the people.   As this group of religious leaders show up with their entourage, I can picture the crowd parting and make way for them to get into the house to sit the closest to Jesus. But in verse 18, when four men show up with their paralyzed friend, no one gets out of the way as they attempt to go through the crowd to get him to Jesus to be healed. Just as the leper in the previous verses is a picture of sin diseased sinner, this paralyzed man is a picture of a helpless sinner who cannot get to Jesus on own. He needs someone to bring him.   Amazing, it is no different today. The crowd often stands in the way of helpless sinners trying to get to Jesus. It could even be the crowd of “church goers” who are so busy with their activities of singing, serving and other ministries that they don't take the time to be friendly, or speak to the lone strange looking visitor who is there seeking the healing touch of Jesus.   It could be that the “crowd” is that group of people at church that are the hypocrites that the sinner sees when he shows up at church. When he saw them at the workplace or in the neighborhood, they were anything but a Christian. It could be that the “crowd” is a group of our family or friends that we are afraid will make fun of us, or even reject us, if we attempt to come to Jesus and start living a transformed life.   What crowd is keeping you from Jesus today? What crowd is keeping you from bringing your lost friends to Jesus today? But thank the Lord for these four friends that each took a corner of this paralyzed man's cot, found a way to the back of the house, carried him up a ladder to get on the roof, tore up a hole in the roof big enough to put him down through, found a rope to tie to the four corners of the cot, and then work together to carefully lower him down “in the midst before Jesus”.   They truly believe that if only they could get their helpless paralyzed friend within touch of Jesus he could be healed, and nothing was going to stop them from trying! I wonder what excuses we are making today for not bringing our family and friends to Jesus. It is so sad that there must be so many sin sick sinners just waiting for someone to invite them to come to Jesus and they are saying like the Psalmist in Psalm 142:4, “I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.”   May the Lord help us to be like these four friends and do all we can to bring others to Jesus!   God bless!

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel - Lk 10:13-16 - Jesus said to them, "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. And as for you, Capernaum, 'Will you be exalted to heaven? You will go down to the netherworld.' Whoever listens to you listens to Me. Whoever rejects you rejects Me. And whoever rejects Me rejects the One Who sent Me." Memorial of Saint Bruno, Priest Memorial of Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Virgin Saint Bruno and Blessed Marie-Rose, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day Matthew Arnold joins Terry to discuss what evangelization is and why it is so important in the world during these troubled times

Luke 7:11-17: “Death-Defier” Jesus is the TRUE Death-Defier, not by doing things that are wild and crazy but by doing things that destroy death, that defy the power of sin and death and decay and the devil. Today's story is a death defying story that's a precursor of what's to come! It's a story of Jesus raising a person from the dead. This story is only in the Gospel of Luke. Here's the story - as Jesus and His disciples are reaching the town of Nain, there is a funeral procession of mourners carrying a boy to burial, an only son of a widow. And that day in Nain everything changed! When Jesus saw the woman His heart went out to her. Jesus walked up to the coffin and said to the dead boy, ”Young man, I say to You, Get up!” Then the dead boy sat up alive and talked and people praised God! Interestingly, hundreds of years earlier, this same kind of miracle took place in nearly this same place where Elisha had raised a dead Shulamite woman. This group of mourners now rejoicing would have know that story and are seeing the Scriptures come to life again! They cry out, “God has come to help His people!” They had no idea at the depth of the truth of their words, for God truly had come - Yes God in Jesus had truly come! And He came to “help His people!” Let's take a look at Jesus and funerals. He attended several in many cities: 1. Three recorded in the Gospels: Main, Capernaum and Bethany 2. Jesus spoke directly to the deceased and the dead responded because Jesus' Word has power 3. All three dead people were resurrected! Romans 4:17 God who gives life to the dead, calls into being things that were not! Jesus is the Living God come to earth! This story is a picture of what is to come - it gives us a picture of what is going to happen on a majestic and incredible scale at the end of days. The dead will hear His voice and we will rise! The story is a harbinger of things to come! Death-Defying Truths: 1. Jesus' resurrection is the guarantee to our resurrection (1 Peter 1:3) 2. Our future is not as disembodied spirits. We are going to be bodily raised (1 Corinthians 15:442ff) 3. We will live forever in a New Creation (Isaiah 65:17) Our destiny is to be raised! And to experience a new and perfect creation. Our future is to know the Living God as never before; face to face. 4. This our constant encouragement (1 Thessalonians 4:13) Jesus will return! Therefore encourage each other with these words! This is the heart of the Christian message - Jesus is returning and we will be raised to eternal life with Him. This story was not merely about compassion to a mom, it was about the assurance to all who saw it that day and to those who have read/heard the story in the centuries that have followed. This is the story that shows us the assurance of our resurrection. If you don't know Jesus, we invite you to read the Scriptures and discover who He is! The same Jesus who raised the widow's son is the same Jesus who went to the cross for each one of us, paid the full price for our sin, and by His resurrection He assures us that by faith in Him we too will be raised in the end of days! You don't want to miss this! The day is coming when the dead will all hear His voice and we will be changed in the twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet! That's God's promise!!! And that's our future!! Check out our website – everything we offer is FREE!! https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01 St. Luke's Account is part three of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. The Gospel of Luke takes a look at the life of Jesus, beginning with the well-known Christmas stories. Luke, a non Jew, offers a unique perspective into the story of Jesus' life. This study is great for large group. small group or home group Bible study.

17 Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18 Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed, whom they sought to bring in and lay before Him. Today we will begin looking at the next section of verses in Luke 5:17-26 as Jesus and His disciples continue to minister in the dark region of Galilee. From the other Gospels, it appears that on this particular occasion that Jesus in in the little town of Capernaum. This was Peter's hometown and most likely they were at Peter's house. And on this “certain day, the crowd gathered to see Jesus heal and to hear Him teach.   But a new element was added: some of the official religious leaders from Jerusalem were present to investigate what He was doing. They had every right to do this since it was the responsibility of the elders to prevent false prophets from leading the people astray (Deut. 13; 18:15-22). They had interrogated John the Baptist (John 1:19-34) and now they would examine Jesus of Nazareth.   The rulers in Jerusalem had already been in conflict with the Lord. John's gospel shows an early developing hostility toward Him. The time had come for them to confront this country preacher on His own ground. Members of the religious elite arrived from all parts of the country. Especially visible were the Pharisees, who took the lead throughout the Gospels in opposing Christ. Their very presence and the presence of learned doctors of the Law from Jerusalem itself would, it was hoped, intimidate this man from Nazareth. Nazareth! "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46).   Since this is the first time the scribes, the teachers of the law, and the Pharisees are mentioned in Luke's Gospel, it would be good for us to get acquainted with them. The word Pharisee comes from a Hebrew word that means "to divide, to separate." The scribes and Pharisees probably developed out of the ministry of Ezra, the priest, who taught the Jewish people to obey the Law of Moses and be separate from the heathen nations around them (Ezra 9-10; Neh. 8-9). The great desire of the scribes and Pharisees was to understand and magnify God's Law and apply it in their daily lives.   However, the movement soon became quite legalistic, and its leaders laid so many burdens on the people that it was impossible to "serve the Lord with gladness" (Ps. 100:2). Furthermore, many of the Pharisees were proud arrogant hypocrites and did not practice what they preached (see Matt. 15:1-20; 23:1-36). In the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7), Jesus exposed the shallowness of Pharisaical religion. He explained that true righteousness is a matter of the heart and not external religious practices alone.   The scribes and Pharisees picked a good time to attend one of our Lord's meetings, because God's power was present in a special way and Jesus would heal a man who had the palsy, meaning he was paralyzed. If leprosy illustrates the corruption and defilement of sin, then palsy is a picture of the paralysis that sin produces in a life. But Jesus would do more than heal the man; He would also forgive his sins and teach the crowd a lesson in forgiveness.   The first thing I notice from this passage is that it says, “Now it happened on a certain day”. Remember the healing of the leper in the previous verses happened “in a certain city”. This reminds me that God is always at work in certain places and certain days!   Today, wherever you might be, is that special certain day for you to trust the Lord and find forgiveness of your sins and to have your life forever changed!   God bless!

Benvenuti ai 4 Vangeli-letture in 1 anno 5 gg a settimanaOggi: La carne ed il sangue52 I Giudei dunque discutevano tra di loro, dicendo: «Come può costui darci da mangiare la sua carne?»53 Perciò Gesù disse loro: «In verità, in verità vi dico che se non mangiate la carne del Figlio dell'uomo e non bevete il suo sangue, non avete vita in voi. 54 Chi mangia la mia carne e beve il mio sangue ha vita eterna; e io lo risusciterò nell'ultimo giorno. 55 Perché la mia carne è vero cibo e il mio sangue è vera bevanda[m]. 56 Chi mangia la mia carne e beve il mio sangue dimora in me, e io in lui. 57 Come il Padre vivente mi ha mandato e io vivo a motivo del Padre, così chi mi mangia vivrà anch'egli a motivo di me. 58 Questo è il pane che è disceso dal cielo; non come quello che hanno mangiato i padri[n] e sono morti; chi mangia di questo pane vivrà in eterno».59 Queste cose disse Gesù, insegnando nella sinagoga di Capernaum.lascia un commentoSupport the Show.lascia un commentoSupport the show

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Benvenuti ai 4 Vangeli-letture in 1 anno 5 gg a settimanaOggi: Gesù cammina sul mare16 Quando fu sera, i suoi discepoli scesero al mare 17 e, montati in una barca, si diressero all'altra riva, verso Capernaum. Era già buio e Gesù non era ancora venuto presso di loro. 18 Il mare era agitato, perché tirava un forte vento. 19 Come ebbero remato per circa venticinque o trenta stadi, videro Gesù camminare sul mare e accostarsi alla barca; ed ebbero paura. 20 Ma egli disse loro: «Sono io, non temete». 21 Essi dunque lo vollero prendere nella barca, e subito la barca toccò terra là dove erano diretti.Gesù, il pane della vita22 Il giorno seguente, la folla che era rimasta sull'altra riva del mare si rese conto che là non c'era altro che una sola barca [, quella in cui erano saliti i discepoli,] e che Gesù non vi era salito con i suoi discepoli, ma che i discepoli erano partiti da soli. 23 Altre barche, intanto, erano giunte da Tiberiade, vicino al luogo dove avevano mangiato il pane dopo che il Signore aveva reso grazie. 24 La folla, dunque, quando ebbe visto che Gesù non era là, e nemmeno i suoi discepoli, montò [anch'essa] in quelle barche e andò a Capernaum in cerca di Gesù. 25 Trovatolo di là dal mare, gli dissero: «Rabbì, quando sei giunto qui?» 26 Gesù rispose loro: «In verità, in verità vi dico che voi mi cercate non perché avete visto dei segni, ma perché avete mangiato dei pani e siete stati saziati. 27 Adoperatevi non per il cibo che perisce, ma per il cibo che dura in vita eterna, e che il Figlio dell'uomo vi darà; poiché su di lui il Padre, cioè Dio, ha posto il proprio sigillo». 28 Essi dunque gli dissero: «Che dobbiamo fare per compiere le opere di Dio?» 29 Gesù rispose loro: «Questa è l'opera di Dio: che crediate in colui che egli ha mandato». lascia un commentoSupport the Show.lascia un commentoSupport the show

So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.   Jesus is in the process of calling his disciples and training them to be fishers of men. Remember that this is all happening on the north side of the Sea of Galilee in a little place called Capernaum, where Jesus preached to the crowd. Then He asked Peter to put his boat out a little from the shore. Then He told him to launch out into the deep. Then He told him to put out his nets for a catch. And Peter partially obeying, put out a net, began to catch so many fish he couldn't handle them all, and calls his partners James and John in their boat to come and help him. And they are all astonished at the great miraculous catch of fish, that only Jesus could have performed for them.   Peter falls on his face and says, “depart from me, I'm a sinful man, O Lord”. And Jesus responds by saying, “do not be afraid Peter, for from now on you will catch men”. At this point, the passage tells us that the disciples, “forsook all and followed Him”. My question today is, “what does it mean to forsake all”? And then my next question is, “what is your all”? Well, first I believe to forsake all, to follow Jesus does not mean that you leave your wife or your children.   The Bible teaches us that in a man when a man and woman get married, they become one flesh. In Genesis 2:24, when Adam received his wife Eve from Go, it says “that man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave to his wife, and they shall be one flesh. You can't leave yourself. You are a part of her and she is a part of you. You don't leave your children. It doesn't mean that.   In the story of Abraham in Genesis 12, we find a great illustration of what means to forsake all. God called Abraham to go to a land that he would show him. Abraham got up and started his journey, but initially he took his dad with him to a place called Haran. When he left there to continue his journey, took his nephew Lot with him all the way to the Promised Land that God showed him. But was this the land that God was actually showing him?   I believe the Promised Land was of course a literal piece of land that God promised Abraham. But at the same time, it tells us in the book of Hebrews Chapter 11:8-10, that “by faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place that he would receive for an inheritance. And he went out not knowing where he was going”. We need to point out that whenever you are intending to forsake all, it is a journey of faith. By faith Abraham went out not knowing even where He was going. You don't know what the end is. You just trust the Lord Day by day. Hebrews go on to say, “By faith he dwelt in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise. For he waited for the city which has foundations whose builder and maker is God.”   Now, you know what Abraham was looking for. He had eternity in mind. He was looking for that heavenly city. In verse 16, we read: But they desire a better, that is a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them”.   When you forsake all and follow Jesus, it means you enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ that is personal, intimate and real. That you're looking for that heavenly city called heaven. God promised Abraham, I will make you a blessing, and you will be a blessing, and your family is going to be a blessing to the whole earth.   My friend, when you forsake all to follow Jesus and become a fisher of men, you indeed are blessed like you have never been blessed before. The Lord will be with you. He will be your guide. He'll be your shield. He'll be your protector. He'll be your security. Everything you thought you left behind will be like nothing and you will find that Jesus satisfies you more than anything else on earth.   God bless!

The day before Jesus fed 5000 with five loaves and two fish. The next day the crowds come back looking for Jesus and find him across the sea in Capernaum. But Jesus knows their hearts and declares that they only reason they seek him was not because they saw the signs and comprehended, but because […] The post REWIND: The Bread of Life (John 6:30-40) appeared first on Biblical Truths from West Palm Beach church of Christ.

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We are looking in Luke 5 where Jesus is in the process of calling His first group of disciples to follow Him. Jesus is in the boat with Peter and Andrew. James and John are in their boat alongside them catching the largest number of fish they have ever caught in their professional commercial fishing business. Now Jesus is asking them to leave that and follow Him.   When you read this passage in Luke 5 and compare it to what Matthew wrote in Matthew 4 you might notice it appears to be somewhat different. Matthew 4:18-25 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." They immediately left their nets and followed Him. Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him. And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes followed Him--from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.”   I personally believe that Matthew is speaking about an earlier meeting Jesus has with these four men when He first begins His ministry in the region of Galilee. If you remember in John's Gospel in chapter one, Jesus initially met John, Andrew, and Peter at His baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptizer. We could call this, “their salvation experience”. They then when back up to their fishing business in Galilee. But from the Jordan, Jesus went into the wilderness and was tempted by the devil for forty days. It was after His temptation that Jesus then when up to the region of Galilee and again connected to these four men as Matthew describes it.   The brothers Peter and Andrew, James and John, were back fishing when Jesus walks upon them and gives them the call to “Follow Me”, which they did. They went with Him throughout the region of Galilee watching Him healing the sick, catching out demons, and teaching in the synagogues. Now in Luke's Gospel, they have returned to Capernaum with the crowds following them and this is where these four men returned to their fishing business and a night of fishing where they caught nothing.   It is here that Jesus performs the miracle of calling a great number of fish into their nets and then giving to then telling them, “"Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men." So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.” (vs. 10-11). It is interesting to me that at their initial calling to “Follow Me” in Matthew's Gospel, Peter and Andrew were “casting their nets”, and James and John were “mending their nets”. What a picture of how the Lord later would use them in their ministries. Peter and Andrew are casting the Gospel net and bringing people to Jesus. James, the first pastor of the church in Jerusalem, and John are used by the Lord to shepherd and care for the people that are coming to Jesus.   It is amazing how the Lord uses our spiritual gifts, our heart desires, our abilities, our personality, and our past experiences, to fulfill our calling as His disciples! Yes, Jesus finds us where we are, He loves us, and calls us to simply follow Him, and then He prepares us, and then works through us to do amazing things if we obey and yield our lives to Him. Are you fearful of following Jesus today? Jesus says, "Do not be afraid.”   How is the Lord working through you today?   God bless!

Today we are joined by the Rev. Marion Sprott, Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. We look at Jesus' first healings at Capernaum in Mt 8:14-17, Mk 1:29-34, Lk 4:38-41. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Mt 8:1-4, Mk 1:40-45, Lk 5:12-16 Links mentioned in this episode: - The Rev. Marion Sprott (https://www.episdionc.org/blog/diocese-announces-the-rev-marion-sprott-as-new-transition-ministry-officer/) - Donate to Mary Balfour's discretionary fund (https://www.episcopalgreenwood.org/giving/) - Christ Chronological Bible (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/143364603X) - The New Testament in Color (https://a.co/d/dR8wIIq) - An Introduction to the New Testament (https://a.co/d/1UJPnzW) - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast)

Luke 5 begins with Jesus preaching to the multitude on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee near Capernaum. He has been healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, causing the lame to walk, feeding the hungry, casting out demons, in the surrounding region of Galilee. On this occasion, Jesus is preaching to the multitude that is pressing upon Him. He sees two boats nearby, one of which is Simon Peter's, so He gets into it and goes out a little way from the shore and continues His message (vv. 1-3).   Now in verse 4-5, after Jesus finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." But Simon answered and said to Him, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net." And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.” There are several things we want to look at in this passage today as we think about discipleship. At this point, Jesus is specifically calling Peter, Andrew, James and John to discipleship, to follow Him.   Please imagine and picture this scene as Jesus is in the boat with Simon and tells him to “launch out into the deep and continue fishing.” Peter had just finished washing his nets and he is tired from already fishing all night. Peter must have been surprised when Jesus took command of the ship and its crew. After all, Jesus was a carpenter by trade (Mark 6:3), and what do carpenters know about fishing? It was a well-known fact that, in the Sea of Galilee, you caught fish at night in the shallow water, not in the daytime in the deep water. What Jesus asked Peter to do was contrary to all of his training and experience.   The first lesson we need to learn from this passage is probably not to have a “but” in our response to the call of Jesus like Peter did. “But Simon answered and said to Him….”. We immediately begin making excuses when Jesus speaks to us about doing something we are sure we know more about than He does. I think about the story Jesus told in Luke 14:15-24 about the master inviting people to a supper and they began to make excuses. The first said, “I can't come because I bought a piece of land and I need to go see it”. The second said, “I have bought some oxen, and I need to go and try them out”. And the third said, “I have married a wife, and I cannot come.” “I would come, but, but, but….”. By the way, the only one that had a decent reason was the third one. I'm afraid they are good examples of us when Jesus is calling us to discipleship. We need to get the “but” out of our answers to Jesus requests or commands.   The second lesson: Then Peter said, “I have already worked hard all night and caught nothing”. Peter acknowledged his failure. He confessed his failure. If we are going to be true and faithful followers of Jesus Christ, we must acknowledge our failures and our weaknesses. I'll never forget the title of a great message I heard years ago, “Failure Plus Failure, Plus Failure, Plus Failure, Plus Failure, Equals Success”. Success in the ministry and in our lives comes when we finally come to the end of ourselves and we totally trust the Lord for everything (Proverbs 3:5-6). This is what the Lord is doing here as He is training and teaching His disciples.   One last lesson today: Jesus has been preaching and ministering to the multitudes, but now He keys in and focuses on a handful of men. The lesson we need to learn here is this. We can minister to the multitudes, to anyone and everyone we might cross paths with, but we can only disciple a few. If we think we can disciple everybody and turn everyone into a disciple of Jesus, we are going to be sorely disappointed and probably burn out. But if we take our time to disciple a few and teach them to daily follow Jesus by faith, we can turn the world upside down!   Today, if you feel like you are a failure and are saying I can't, that is when Jesus says, “I can, follow Me”.   God bless!

Benvenuti ai 4 Vangeli-letture in 1 anno 5 gg a settimanaOggi: Gesù guarisce a distanza Gesù in Galilea; guarigione del figlio di un ufficiale43 Trascorsi quei due giorni, egli partì di là per la Galilea; 44 poiché Gesù stesso aveva attestato che un profeta non è onorato nella sua patria. 45 Quando dunque giunse in Galilea, fu accolto dai Galilei, perché avevano visto le cose che egli aveva fatte in Gerusalemme durante la festa; essi pure infatti erano andati alla festa. 46 Egli dunque venne di nuovo a Cana di Galilea, dove aveva cambiato l'acqua in vino. Vi era un ufficiale del re, il cui figlio era infermo a Capernaum. 47 Come egli ebbe udito che Gesù era venuto dalla Giudea in Galilea, andò da lui e lo pregò che scendesse e guarisse suo figlio, perché stava per morire. 48 Perciò Gesù gli disse: «Se non vedete segni e miracoli, voi non crederete». 49 L'ufficiale del re gli disse: «Signore, scendi prima che il mio bambino muoia». 50 Gesù gli disse: «Va', tuo figlio vive». Quell'uomo credette alla parola che Gesù gli aveva detta, e se ne andò. 51 E mentre già stava scendendo, i suoi servi gli andarono incontro e gli dissero che suo figlio viveva. 52 Allora egli domandò [loro] a che ora avesse cominciato a stare meglio; ed essi gli risposero: «Ieri, all'ora settima, la febbre lo ha lasciato». 53 Così il padre riconobbe che quella era l'ora in cui Gesù gli aveva detto: «Tuo figlio vive»; e credette, lui con tutta la sua casa.54 Gesù fece questo secondo segno tornando dalla Giudea in Galilea.lascia un commentoSupport the Show.lascia un commentoSupport the show

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