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This Sunday, we will continue our study of Mark's gospel, specifically Mark 6:7-13. After Jesus' rejection in His hometown of Nazareth, He calls the twelve and sends them out on a training mission. Despite their earlier doubts and fears shown in Mark—such as accusing Jesus of not caring during the storm on the Sea of Galilee—Jesus equips them with His authority to cast out demons, instructs them to rely on God's provision by taking minimal supplies, and charges them to proclaim repentance and the coming of God's kingdom. Jesus sent out the twelve, not because they were ready, but because they weren't. The mission itself would serve as their training ground to grow as disciples while making disciples. As we hear Jesus' instructions for their mission, we also hear Jesus' instructions for ours. The same authority, charge, and commission are given to the whole body so that we might make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded. I. Commissioned With Christ's Authority (v. 7) II. Charged To Depend On Christ's Provision (v. 8-10) III. Called To Testify To Christ's Kingdom (v. 11-13)
Before God moves He instructs His prophets to give instructions to His people at various locations throughout biblical history. Old Testament 1.Mount Ararat – Noah was instructed to build the ark (Genesis 6:13-22). 2.Haran – God instructed Abram to leave his country (Genesis 12:1-4). 3.Mount Moriah – Abraham was told to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:1-14). 4.Egypt – Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and gave instructions to store grain (Genesis 41:25-36). 5.Mount Sinai (Horeb) – Moses received the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-21). 6.Wilderness of Paran – The 12 spies were sent to explore Canaan (Numbers 13:1-3). 7.Plains of Moab – Moses gave final instructions before Israel entered the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 31:1-8). 8.Jericho – Joshua was instructed on how to conquer the city (Joshua 6:2-5). 9.Bethel – Samuel warned Israel against choosing a king (1 Samuel 8:10-18). 10.Zarephath – Elijah instructed the widow to make bread during famine (1 Kings 17:8-16). 11.Mount Carmel – Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and gave instructions for sacrifice (1 Kings 18:30-40). 12.Nineveh – Jonah instructed the people to repent (Jonah 3:1-10). 13.Jerusalem – Jeremiah warned about Babylon's invasion (Jeremiah 25:1-11). 14.Babylon – Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar's dreams and gave divine guidance (Daniel 2:24-49). 15.Exile in Persia – Ezra and Nehemiah instructed Israel on rebuilding the Temple and the city walls (Nehemiah 2:17-20). New Testament 16.Bethlehem – An angel instructed Joseph to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus (Matthew 2:13-15). 17.Jordan River – John the Baptist instructed people to repent and be baptized (Matthew 3:1-12). 18.Galilee – Jesus instructed the disciples on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). 19.Road to Damascus – Jesus instructed Saul (Paul) to go into the city (Acts 9:3-6). 20.Antioch – The Holy Spirit instructed the church to set apart Paul and Barnabas for mission (Acts 13:2-4). 21.Philippi – Paul instructed the jailer to believe in Christ for salvation (Acts 16:30-34). 22.Corinth – Paul was instructed in a vision to keep preaching despite opposition (Acts 18:9-11). 23.Patmos – John received instructions for the seven churches in Revelation (Revelation 1:10-20).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.
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Episode Notes: When You're Rejected by Family and Friends (Luke 4:14-30)Rejection, especially from family and friends, is a profound and challenging experience. This episode explores the biblical account in Luke 4:14-30, where Jesus faces rejection in his hometown. The rejection stems from the community's preconceived ideas about Him, emphasizing the broader lesson about the impact of preconceived notions on acceptance and personal growth.Jesus returns to Galilee after his temptation, demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit. His teachings gain popularity, leading Him to Nazareth, His hometown within the region of Galilee. The narrative unfolds in both Galilee and Nazareth.Jesus in Galilee:Jesus teaches in synagogues, emphasizing the simplicity of worship during that time.His teachings focus on spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being, addressing the whole person.News of His popularity spreads throughout the region, setting the stage for events in Nazareth.Jesus in Nazareth:Jesus reads a Messianic passage from Isaiah, declaring His identity as the Messiah.The audience's response is a mix of admiration and disbelief due to their preconceived notions.Jesus anticipates skepticism, leading to the famous proverb, "Physician, heal yourself!"He uses examples of Gentiles receiving miracles to illustrate the pattern of rejection in one's own community.The Fury of Rejection:The people in the synagogue reject Jesus vehemently, leading to anger and attempts to harm Him.The rejection intensifies as Jesus hints at His ministry extending beyond Israel.The narrative concludes with an attempt to throw Jesus off a cliff, but He miraculously passes through the crowd unharmed.Key Takeaways:Rejection often stems from preconceived ideas, hindering acceptance of new perspectives.People rejected Jesus based on their limited perception of Him as Joseph's son and a familiar teacher.Preconceived notions can be roadblocks to personal growth.Understanding and reflecting on our preconceived ideas is crucial for personal and spiritual development.Support the showBack my future Calvin Project on Kickstarter http://kck.st/47lp772My Amazon Author Pageamazon.com/author/jeremymccandlessJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
While teaching on the shores of Galilee Jesus calls His first disciples as recorded for us in Luke. The call to follow Him is for all of us.
The Mighty Hands Of JesusReader: Rowan CorriganDate: 27th May 2022Passage: Hebrews 1:3-------------------When we visited Israel many years ago one of the things that struck me most was the fact that Jesus Christ actually lived and walked and worked in the very places we were able to visit — Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth, Galilee. Jesus was a real person and, we are told, he went about doing good.Among the many good things Jesus did was to heal sick people and blind people and he even brought dead people back to life again. And one stormy night on the Sea of Galilee Jesus even calmed the strong wind and the angry waves with a word. Jesus was a real man but he was also really divine — God the Son.It may be easy to think of Jesus as a man, even as the divine man who can do miraculous things. But our picture of Jesus must never confine him to being just a very special man. The words at the top of our page tell us the utterly amazing truth that Jesus actually holds up, sustains, the whole vast universe by his powerful word. Remember how he calmed the wind and the waves on Galilee with a word — that was the word of his power. The old spiritual song says, "He's got the whole world in his hands". That's true. And those same' hands' can hold you and direct you when you need his help. He is powerful and he is good. PrayerDear Lord Jesus, help me to trust you and your powerful word. Amen.
John 21:1-14Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus ), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. “I'm going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We'll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven't you any fish?” No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.The haulThe first great catch of fish, in Luke 5:1-11, occurred at the very beginning of the ministry of JesusAt the Lake of Galilee Jesus taught the people from the boat belonging to Simon Peter. After his discourse He said to Simon: "Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a catch. And Simon answered, 'Master, we have toiled all the night and took nothing!'" (Luke 5:4b-5a).The second great fish of 153 fishes, which occurred after the resurrection, and was His last earthly meal with His apostlesThe MiracleOn at least three occasions, Jesus directs His disciples to meet Him in Galilee after His resurrection (Matthew 26:32; 28:7, 10; Mark 14:28; 16:7)The last miracle is like Jesus coming “full-circle.” with the disciplesGalilee is the disciples' home, and their fishing boats are docked thereThey didn't recognize Jesus immediately. how many times have we ignored Jesus when He is right in front of us?- The number 153 has some unique arithmetic properties. It is a triangular number: it is the sum of the integers from 1 to 17. Almost every modern biblical commentary on the symbolism of 153 mentions this fact.- The number 153 occurs only once in the Old Testament. Actually, it is the number 153000, which was the number of constructors of the first temple when Solomon was king.- How do we explain the 1000 in 153000? This is what the evangelist means by "big fishes". He certainly could not make you believe that the miraculous catch was 153 thousand fishes. That would have been not only miraculous, but beyond believable. The symbolic trick is to use "big" to mean "1000" as a multiplier. And that actually is a double-trick: 1000 is well known in the Old Testament to represent a symbolic large value that cannot be counted. So, not only does the 153 big fishes refer to the 153000 constructors of the first temple, it also means "a very large unknown number". This is also coherent with the first observation of one of the apostles when looking inside the net: there was a multitude of fishes.The Calling of PeterAfter the miracle Jesus ministers inner healing to Peter and calls him once again.Just as Peter we can be called to follow and after we learn the gospel truth we are called to leadJesus gave Peter a three-fold command to “feed my sheep” in John 21:15-17. Each time Jesus said, “Feed my sheep,” it was in response to Peter's three-fold declaration of love for Jesus.Jesus calls for action to accompany our faith; giving meaning and purpose for our Christian lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myeveningdevotional.substack.com
Following the violent storm on the Sea of Galilee Jesus and his disciples encounter a subsequent storm by the accostment of a violent man. He is a man with the strength to break chains yet he is bound by his own attachments and loss of his own identity. He does not know who he is. He simply goes by Legion. Jesus response is one of compassion and liberation as he releases the individual from interior bondage and restores him to his right mind. His desire now is to travel with Jesus and become a true disciple of God. In sum, the narrative reminds us of the importance of our true identity in Jesus and our primary vocation to represent him on planet earth. Let us declare our yes during this post-Easter season and become disciple-makers for the kingdom of Heaven. [Worship Video]
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In the Garden God called Adam ans Eve by name. Along shore of Galilee Jesus calls the first four disciples by name. How do we respond when Christ calls?
The Mighty Hands Of Jesus Reader: Rowan Corrigan Date: 27th May 2021 Time: Passage: Hebrews 1:3 ------------------- When we visited Israel many years ago one of the things that struck me most was the fact that Jesus Christ actually lived and walked and worked in the very places we were able to visit — Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth, Galilee. Jesus was a real person and, we are told, he went about doing good. Among the many good things Jesus did was to heal sick people and blind people and he even brought dead people back to life again. And one stormy night on the Sea of Galilee Jesus even calmed the strong wind and the angry waves with a word. Jesus was a real man but he was also really divine — God the Son. It may be easy to think of Jesus as a man, even as the divine man who can do miraculous things. But our picture of Jesus must never confine him to being just a very special man. The words at the top of our page tell us the utterly amazing truth that Jesus actually holds up, sustains, the whole vast universe by his powerful word. Remember how he calmed the wind and the waves on Galilee with a word — that was the word of his power. The old spiritual song says, "He's got the whole world in his hands". That's true. And those same' hands' can hold you and direct you when you need his help. He is powerful and he is good. ## Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, help me to trust you and your powerful word. Amen.
On the way to Galilee Jesus passed through Samaria. It was noon when He reached the beautiful Vale of Shechem. At the opening of this valley was Jacob's well. Wearied with His journey, He sat down here to rest while His disciples went to buy food.
In John 2 at the marriage of Cana of Galilee Jesus turns water into wine. The master of the ceremony says that the best wine is usually served first. But you have saved the best wine for now!! It doesn’t say for last. It says now. The wine of the spirit is available to us here and now. We must stop procrastinating and begin to enjoy the wine of the kingdom now.
Isaiah 9:1-7 For to Us a Child Is Born - God announces the birth of His Son. v. 1. Why was the land of Zebulun and Naphtali in gloom, anguish, contempt? These are the lands of northern-most Israel west and southwest of Sea of Galilee. These lands were the first that the Assyrians captured & deported its people in 733 B.C. People were torn from their homes and families. The northern 10 tribes of Israel rejected the descendants of David as king. Israel refused to worship God at the temple in Judah and worshipped idols. They rejected God, so God allowed Assyria to defeat them. v. 2. The people of the land “walked in darkness,” “deep darkness.” The image is of a people who lived in the shadow of death. God had hidden his face from these people for their sin. That was Zebulun and Naphtali’s past and present. But God will transform their future of these lands. God will turn gloom to glory. God will shine a Great Light on them. Matthew (4) used these verses to introduce the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali Jesus spent approximately 85% of his ministry in Galilee. • Jesus grew up in Nazareth in Galilee • Jesus called his apostles from Galilee • 25 of Jesus’ 33 miracles were done in Galilee, included the 1st at Cana • He preached the Sermon on the Mount in Galilee • Jesus was transfigured in Galilee This land was under oppression for more than 700 years. It was despised by the rest of the Jews. It is where the Messiah came to preach, heal, and deliver. APP: God transforms our gloom and darkness. You are not beyond God’s transformation. There is no darkness too deep for Him. If you’ll ask him, he’ll bring his glory to your gloom and light for your darkness. v. 3. God’s transformation will bring not only Great Light, but Great Joy. “You have increased its joy and they rejoice before you.” God brought joy through Jesus Christ. They rejoice like in times of “harvest” and victory “spoil”. vv. 4-5. God will end the oppression of His people. v. 4. Yoke, staff, rod – images of slavery in Egypt. “broken as on the day of Midian” – Judges 6&7 - God raised Gideon to defeat Midian. v. 5. The warrior boot and garment will be burned – the end of war. This a metaphor for the peace that the Messiah will bring (see v. 7). The promised child will deliver God’s people from the oppression of sin and death. He will overthrow the enemy’s rule over you. This is a Great Deliverance. This child’s birth comes with Great Light, Great Joy, Great Deliverance. v. 6 “To us… to us is given” – This child is given as a gift from God to His people. The “Government upon his shoulder” – He released the burden from his people (v. 4) He shoulders the burden of his rule himself. It is God’s nature to save his people and overthrow his foes. The Four-Fold name of the child: • Wonderful Counselor – can mean “supernatural,” speaks of his divine wisdom • Mighty God – can mean “warrior”, speaks of his divine strength • Everlasting Father – “eternal”, speaks of his divine immortality and fatherly care • Prince of Peace – whole, complete – the whole man, as Prince, rules brings peace. Divine wisdom. Divine strength. Immortal life. Fatherly care. Perfect peace. God has come to birth, bringing his divine attributes to liberate and preserve his people. v. 7. A description of his reign: His “government and peace” without end. “with justice and with righteousness” – forevermore. “The Zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this” – Zeal speaks of the Lord’s love for his own. God takes up the cause of His people – give them light, joy, deliver them from enemies. He promised: Great Light, Great Joy, Great Deliverance, by the advent of His Great Son. God has a passionate commitment for his people. Will you trust him?
As Jesus and His disciples sailed across the Sea of Galilee Jesus revealed Himself in a way beyond anything the disciples had witnessed. With the power of His Words He calmed howling winds and a raging sea prompting the question: Who then is this, that even the wind and sea obey Him? That night on the sea they saw the power of Jesus to calm a chaotic storm (4:35-41) and just a matter of hours later they witnessed the power of Jesus to calm a chaotic man (5:1-20). Not only does Jesus have authority over the natural world, He has authority over the supernatural world. In both of these events we see Jesus revealed for who He really is: God Himself, the all-powerful One. And in His confrontation with a demon possessed man we also gain insight into the reason the almighty God came to earth. Jesus came to earth on a mission to save people and His mission continues as those who have witnessed His saving power tell others about the Person and the power that has changed them.
The Mighty Hands Of Jesus Reader: Rowan Corrigan Date: 27th May 2020 Time: ------------------- When we visited Israel many years ago one of the things that struck me most was the fact that Jesus Christ actually lived and walked and worked in the very places we were able to visit — Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth, Galilee. Jesus was a real person and, we are told, he went about doing good. Among the many good things Jesus did was to heal sick people and blind people and he even brought dead people back to life again. And one stormy night on the Sea of Galilee Jesus even calmed the strong wind and the angry waves with a word. Jesus was a real man but he was also really divine — God the Son. It may be easy to think of Jesus as a man, even as the divine man who can do miraculous things. But our picture of Jesus must never confine him to being just a very special man. The words at the top of our page tell us the utterly amazing truth that Jesus actually holds up, sustains, the whole vast universe by his powerful word. Remember how he calmed the wind and the waves on Galilee with a word — that was the word of his power. The old spiritual song says, "He's got the whole world in his hands". That's true. And those same' hands' can hold you and direct you when you need his help. He is powerful and he is good. ## Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, help me to trust you and your powerful word. Amen.
A verse by verse study through the gospel of John.
A verse by verse study through the gospel of John.
A verse by verse study through the gospel of John.
A verse by verse study through the gospel of John.
He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:Jesus has risen from the dead! Tune in for today's message following Easter Sunday and listen for the reminder that each of us so often forgets in our spiritual journey.
He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee:Jesus has risen from the dead! Tune in for today's message following Easter Sunday and listen for the reminder that each of us so often forgets in our spiritual journey.
A verse by verse study through the gospel of John.
A verse by verse study through the gospel of John.
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Children’s Bible Reader, part thirty-six, 2006, Greek Bible Society, Scripture Quotations taken from Contemporary English Version, Copyright 1995, American Bible Society. Used by permission. Illustrations by Martha Kapetanakou-Xinopoulou. "On the road to Emmaus" "Jesus appears to the disciples" "Jesus and Thomas" "Jesus appears again at the Sea of Galilee" "Jesus and Peter" "Jesus ascends into Heaven"