24: Jesus healed every type of distress that might come to a person. He healed illnesses, chronic conditions, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, etc. He also delivered those who had been possessed by demons. Thus, Jesus delivered many who would have no hope of a cure otherwise. Personal Journal Entry #12139Prayer Journal Entry #12139Daily Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 21:1-24:27Praise…
23: Jesus taught many times in the synagogues. This was the best place to reach the Jewish population with the Truth. It is said here that he preached the gospel of the kingdom. Many have conjectured that, had the Jews accepted him as the Messiah as a nation, he would have set up his earthly ‘kingdom’ at…
22: In the case of James and John no less of a call was issued to them than Peter and Andrew. They also responded with an immediate abandonment of their present business. It was, as we see, the family trade. This was not to be left lightly. And, they did not leave it lightly. The…
21: It is amazing to see the difference that God can make in a person’s life in a short period of time. Not many years later, James would be martyred for the gospel. John would serve the Lord for many years, much longer than he was a fisherman. Personal Journal Entry #12136Prayer Journal Entry #12136Daily Bible Reading:…
20: This is the nature of the call of God on a person’s life. Peter and Andrew did not follow because Jesus possessed some magical drawing power. Nor was it a magnetic personality or extra charisma in him that moved them. They simply knew Who was calling them. They were responding to the Truth. They…
19: Jesus was not the first teacher to have disciples. Nor was he the first to invite others to learn the art of fishing for men. However, he was different from any other teacher, and he called his disciples to fish for souls in a new way. Usually, disciples would choose their master, but for…
18: Jesus had already met these two earlier. Andrew had been with John the Baptist, and was one of his disciples. Personal Journal Entry #12133Prayer Journal Entry #12133Daily Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 27:1-29:30Praise Journal Entry #12093: Heavenly Father, thank you for guiding our lives. You give us a goal to aim for, a standard to…
17: Jesus’ initial message was identical to that of John. Those trying to explain away the divinity of Christ might say that he learned what to say from John, and that early on that was as far as his message had developed. However, this is not the case. Instead, Christ wanted to connect his ministry…
13-16: Jesus’ move to Nazareth was a fulfillment of prophecy like many of his other actions. Isaiah 9:1-2 tells us that those in this region would see a great light, and Jesus is that light. Personal Journal Entry #12131Prayer Journal Entry #12131Daily Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 21:1-23:32Praise Journal Entry #12091: Heavenly Father, thank You for…
12: It was at this time that Jesus’ ministry began in earnest. John’s mission was more or less complete, so it was now time for Christ’s ministry to begin. Personal Journal Entry #12130Prayer Journal Entry #12130Daily Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 17:1-20:8Praise Journal Entry #12090: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your guidance. No matter what some…