“Stop turning my Father’s House into a marketplace,” said Jesus to the merchants and money-changers in the temple. What followed was chaos as sheep and cattle headed for the nearest exit, overturning tables and scattering money all over the floor. “Who gave you the authority to do this, and how can you prove it?” demanded… Read More »
“Did You Hear the News?”
“You know that man named John, the one that’s out along the Jordan, telling people they need to repent; and, then he’s baptizing them in the Jordan River? They call him ‘John the Baptist’. Well, the word around Nazareth is that Joseph’s son…you know, the carpenter’s son…the one called ‘Jesus’…he went out to the Jordan… Read More »
“Turn These Stones Into Bread!”
And Jesus was led by the Spirit into a lonely place…so lonely, that 40 days of fasting reduced the physical body to temptation by Satan. In a series of three statements, Satan said, “If you’re the Son of God, command these stones to become bread.” To which Jesus replied, “It is written, Man shall not… Read More »
“They Are Just About Out of Wine!”
“Mother, what business is that to us, Jesus asked?” Mary said to the servants, “Just do what he says!” “Fill the pots with water,” Jesus said to the servants. “Next, fill your pitchers and take them to the host,” Jesus continued. Only the servants, the disciples and Jesus’ mother had knowledge of the miracle. When… Read More »
“What Do You Think About John?”
“Which John are you talking about, Simon asked his brother?” Andrew said, “I’m talking about the man out by the Jordan that’s teaching about repentance. The reason I asked is because I met the man named Jesus, today; and he asked me to follow him. He said, “Come with me and I’ll make you a… Read More »
“Where Is Jesus?”
“Have you seen him? I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t find him,” said Mary. “Did you ask around, among the people we’ve been travelling with? Maybe he’s with some of the children, did you check?” Joseph asked. “Nobody has seen him since we left Jerusalem,” Mary responded frantically. “We have to go back to Jerusalem… Read More »
“I’ve Seen The Child!”
“You have promised me, God, that I would see the Messiah before I die,” said Simeon. One day, led by the Holy Spirit, Simeon went to the temple. While he was there, Mary and Joseph brought Baby Jesus. Simeon took Baby Jesus into his arms and said, “Sovereign God you have fulfilled your promise to… Read More »
A Light in the Night
Suddenly, the night was filled with the brilliance of daytime. The light came from an angel that appeared to a group of shepherds that were watching their flocks. It was a startling and terrifying event for the shepherds The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, I bring you good news that will bring great joy to… Read More »
A Child is Born
“I have good news for you,” said the angel to Mary. “You’re going to have a baby!” “How would that be possible?” Mary replied. “I’m not even married.” “This will be a special baby,” the angel continued. “This will be God’s Son, and you are to name Him Jesus.” But, before the birth of Jesus,… Read More »
A Kingdom United
“We are your relatives,” said the Israelites to David. “In the past, even when Saul was king of Israel, it was really you that led the forces of Israel. And God told Samuel that you were to be the leader of the Israelites.” So, in Hebron, David made a covenant before God, with all the… Read More »
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