Attacking or discrediting the validity of the Scriptures, does not remove the internal knowledge in every man of “the right thing to do”. Nevertheless, understanding brings responsibility, so we seek to obtain evidence, to postpone the verdict; leaving the jury out, so to speak. When it comes to Jesus we know there is a cost to believing in him.

Jesus did not operate his ministry with modern evangelistic practice or accepted modern marketing practices. Jesus searched for men to whom he had been revealed by the Father. Remember when Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” It was a test. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter blurted, “Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God.” Jesus did not commend the yeshiva or Sunday school class curriculum. Jesus declared plainly, “Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” “…Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ…”

Instructions were given to the healed leper to provide evidence to the temple priests. Jesus’ was seeking those to whom he had been revealed. Healing lepers, blind men and other miracles was an anticipated evidence of Messiah. Sadly, the leaders rejected Jesus as Messiah.

The echoes of “We will not have this man reign over us” resound to this day.

***

Chapter 11: JESUS HEALS A LEPER (Part 1)

WHILE JESUS was in one of the cities, a leper came to him. The diseased man knelt before him and besought his aid, saying:

“If thouwilt, thou canst make me clean.”

Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand and touched the leper, saying:

“I will; be thou clean.”

Immediately upon the words and the compassionate touch the leprosy left the man.

Jesus then instructed:

“See thou say nothing to any man. But go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”

But the man did not control his tongue. He spoke widely of the event and the fame of Jesus spread so greatly that he could no longer openly enter the city. He remained outside and multitudes came to him from every direction.

***

Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16

Attacking or discrediting the validity of the Scriptures, does not remove the internal knowledge in every man of “the right thing to do”. Nevertheless, understanding brings responsibility, so we seek to obtain evidence, to postpone the verdict; leaving the jury out, so to speak. When it comes to Jesus we know there is a cost to believing in him.

Jesus did not operate his ministry with modern evangelistic practice or accepted modern marketing practices. Jesus searched for men to whom he had been revealed by the Father. Remember when Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” It was a test. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter blurted, “Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God.” Jesus did not commend the yeshiva or Sunday school class curriculum. Jesus declared plainly, “Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” “…Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ…”

Instructions were given to the healed leper to provide evidence to the temple priests. Jesus’ was seeking those to whom he had been revealed. Healing lepers, blind men and other miracles was an anticipated evidence of Messiah. Sadly, the leaders rejected Jesus as Messiah.

The echoes of “We will not have this man reign over us” resound to this day.

***

Chapter 11: JESUS HEALS A LEPER (Part 1)

WHILE JESUS was in one of the cities, a leper came to him. The diseased man knelt before him and besought his aid, saying:

“If thouwilt, thou canst make me clean.”

Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand and touched the leper, saying:

“I will; be thou clean.”

Immediately upon the words and the compassionate touch the leprosy left the man.

Jesus then instructed:

“See thou say nothing to any man. But go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”

But the man did not control his tongue. He spoke widely of the event and the fame of Jesus spread so greatly that he could no longer openly enter the city. He remained outside and multitudes came to him from every direction.

***

Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16

Attacking or discrediting the validity of the Scriptures, does not remove the internal knowledge in every man of “the right thing to do”. Nevertheless, understanding brings responsibility, so we seek to obtain evidence, to postpone the verdict; leaving the jury out, so to speak. When it comes to Jesus we know there is a cost to believing in him.

Jesus did not operate his ministry with modern evangelistic practice or accepted modern marketing practices. Jesus searched for men to whom he had been revealed by the Father. Remember when Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” It was a test. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter blurted, “Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God.” Jesus did not commend the yeshiva or Sunday school class curriculum. Jesus declared plainly, “Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” “…Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ…”

Instructions were given to the healed leper to provide evidence to the temple priests. Jesus’ was seeking those to whom he had been revealed. Healing lepers, blind men and other miracles was an anticipated evidence of Messiah. Sadly, the leaders rejected Jesus as Messiah.

The echoes of “We will not have this man reign over us” resound to this day.

***

Chapter 11: JESUS HEALS A LEPER (Part 1)

WHILE JESUS was in one of the cities, a leper came to him. The diseased man knelt before him and besought his aid, saying:

“If thouwilt, thou canst make me clean.”

Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand and touched the leper, saying:

“I will; be thou clean.”

Immediately upon the words and the compassionate touch the leprosy left the man.

Jesus then instructed:

“See thou say nothing to any man. But go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”

But the man did not control his tongue. He spoke widely of the event and the fame of Jesus spread so greatly that he could no longer openly enter the city. He remained outside and multitudes came to him from every direction.

***

Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16

Attacking or discrediting the validity of the Scriptures, does not remove the internal knowledge in every man of “the right thing to do”. Nevertheless, understanding brings responsibility, so we seek to obtain evidence, to postpone the verdict; leaving the jury out, so to speak. When it comes to Jesus we know there is a cost to believing in him.

Jesus did not operate his ministry with modern evangelistic practice or accepted modern marketing practices. Jesus searched for men to whom he had been revealed by the Father. Remember when Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” It was a test. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter blurted, “Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God.” Jesus did not commend the yeshiva or Sunday school class curriculum. Jesus declared plainly, “Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” “…Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ…”

Instructions were given to the healed leper to provide evidence to the temple priests. Jesus’ was seeking those to whom he had been revealed. Healing lepers, blind men and other miracles was an anticipated evidence of Messiah. Sadly, the leaders rejected Jesus as Messiah.

The echoes of “We will not have this man reign over us” resound to this day.

***

Chapter 11: JESUS HEALS A LEPER (Part 1)

WHILE JESUS was in one of the cities, a leper came to him. The diseased man knelt before him and besought his aid, saying:

“If thouwilt, thou canst make me clean.”

Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand and touched the leper, saying:

“I will; be thou clean.”

Immediately upon the words and the compassionate touch the leprosy left the man.

Jesus then instructed:

“See thou say nothing to any man. But go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”

But the man did not control his tongue. He spoke widely of the event and the fame of Jesus spread so greatly that he could no longer openly enter the city. He remained outside and multitudes came to him from every direction.

***

Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16

Attacking or discrediting the validity of the Scriptures, does not remove the internal knowledge in every man of “the right thing to do”. Nevertheless, understanding brings responsibility, so we seek to obtain evidence, to postpone the verdict; leaving the jury out, so to speak. When it comes to Jesus we know there is a cost to believing in him.

Jesus did not operate his ministry with modern evangelistic practice or accepted modern marketing practices. Jesus searched for men to whom he had been revealed by the Father. Remember when Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” It was a test. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter blurted, “Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God.” Jesus did not commend the yeshiva or Sunday school class curriculum. Jesus declared plainly, “Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” “…Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ…”

Instructions were given to the healed leper to provide evidence to the temple priests. Jesus’ was seeking those to whom he had been revealed. Healing lepers, blind men and other miracles was an anticipated evidence of Messiah. Sadly, the leaders rejected Jesus as Messiah.

The echoes of “We will not have this man reign over us” resound to this day.

***

Chapter 11: JESUS HEALS A LEPER (Part 1)

WHILE JESUS was in one of the cities, a leper came to him. The diseased man knelt before him and besought his aid, saying:

“If thouwilt, thou canst make me clean.”

Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand and touched the leper, saying:

“I will; be thou clean.”

Immediately upon the words and the compassionate touch the leprosy left the man.

Jesus then instructed:

“See thou say nothing to any man. But go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”

But the man did not control his tongue. He spoke widely of the event and the fame of Jesus spread so greatly that he could no longer openly enter the city. He remained outside and multitudes came to him from every direction.

***

Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16

Attacking or discrediting the validity of the Scriptures, does not remove the internal knowledge in every man of “the right thing to do”. Nevertheless, understanding brings responsibility, so we seek to obtain evidence, to postpone the verdict; leaving the jury out, so to speak. When it comes to Jesus we know there is a cost to believing in him.

Jesus did not operate his ministry with modern evangelistic practice or accepted modern marketing practices. Jesus searched for men to whom he had been revealed by the Father. Remember when Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” It was a test. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter blurted, “Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God.” Jesus did not commend the yeshiva or Sunday school class curriculum. Jesus declared plainly, “Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” “…Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ…”

Instructions were given to the healed leper to provide evidence to the temple priests. Jesus’ was seeking those to whom he had been revealed. Healing lepers, blind men and other miracles was an anticipated evidence of Messiah. Sadly, the leaders rejected Jesus as Messiah.

The echoes of “We will not have this man reign over us” resound to this day.

***

Chapter 11: JESUS HEALS A LEPER (Part 1)

WHILE JESUS was in one of the cities, a leper came to him. The diseased man knelt before him and besought his aid, saying:

“If thouwilt, thou canst make me clean.”

Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand and touched the leper, saying:

“I will; be thou clean.”

Immediately upon the words and the compassionate touch the leprosy left the man.

Jesus then instructed:

“See thou say nothing to any man. But go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”

But the man did not control his tongue. He spoke widely of the event and the fame of Jesus spread so greatly that he could no longer openly enter the city. He remained outside and multitudes came to him from every direction.

***

Matthew 8:2-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16

Can you imagine Jesus with short hair, no beard and blue jeans? Or must he wear a robe and carry a lamb? We have filters that preclude revelation and understanding from God. Our wrong expectations create disappointment and hinder our understanding.  Are you angry with God for a false pulpit promise? Jesus delineated a life of persecution and difficulty for His followers – not popularity and prosperity.  He spoke of suffering and life beyond this life, not unending healing for the elderly. 

When you experience the gospel through a daily walk with Jesus you will encounter things that are contrary to modern ideas of evangelism, marketing and Christianity. A striking example in this chapter is when Jesus understands that “all men seek after him”; he responds by saying “let’s go to another town;” (not get a bigger stadium).  His work was complete. 

Jesus is not an ATM machine to serve us. It is our job to work out our salvation in fear and trembling, in so doing we will show the world the hope that is in us.

The book referenced in this episode is“The Art of Clear Thinking” by Rudolf Flesch.  

***

Chapter 10: Jesus Heals an Insane Man (Part 2)

ON A SABBATH Jesus went into the synagogue at Capernaum and taught the congregation. His listeners were surprised because he taught as one with authority of others.

One of the men present had an unclean spirit. He cried out saying:

“Let us alone. What have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to

destroy us? I know these who thou art, ‘the Holy One of God.'”

Jesus rebuked the devil in the man, saying:

“Hold thy peace, and come out of him.”

The unclean spirit thereupon cried out with a loud voice. It tormented the man, causing him

to writhe greatly; but it came out of him. All who were present were astonished

and said among themselves:

“What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority commandeth he even

the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.”

And the fame of Jesus spread abroad, all about the region of Galilee.

Later Jesus went to a solitary place to pray. Great numbers came seeking him. When his

disciples found him, they said:

“All men seek for thee.”

Jesus replied:

“Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, for therefore came I

forth.”

And Jesus preached in the synagogues throughout Galilee and cast out devils.

***

Can you imagine Jesus with short hair, no beard and blue jeans? Or must he wear a robe and carry a lamb? We have filters that preclude revelation and understanding from God. Our wrong expectations create disappointment and hinder our understanding.  Are you angry with God for a false pulpit promise? Jesus delineated a life of persecution and difficulty for His followers – not popularity and prosperity.  He spoke of suffering and life beyond this life, not unending healing for the elderly. 

When you experience the gospel through a daily walk with Jesus you will encounter things that are contrary to modern ideas of evangelism, marketing and Christianity. A striking example in this chapter is when Jesus understands that “all men seek after him”; he responds by saying “let’s go to another town;” (not get a bigger stadium).  His work was complete. 

Jesus is not an ATM machine to serve us. It is our job to work out our salvation in fear and trembling, in so doing we will show the world the hope that is in us.

The book referenced in this episode is“The Art of Clear Thinking” by Rudolf Flesch.  

***

Chapter 10: Jesus Heals an Insane Man (Part 2)

ON A SABBATH Jesus went into the synagogue at Capernaum and taught the congregation. His listeners were surprised because he taught as one with authority of others.

One of the men present had an unclean spirit. He cried out saying:

“Let us alone. What have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to

destroy us? I know these who thou art, ‘the Holy One of God.'”

Jesus rebuked the devil in the man, saying:

“Hold thy peace, and come out of him.”

The unclean spirit thereupon cried out with a loud voice. It tormented the man, causing him

to writhe greatly; but it came out of him. All who were present were astonished

and said among themselves:

“What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority commandeth he even

the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.”

And the fame of Jesus spread abroad, all about the region of Galilee.

Later Jesus went to a solitary place to pray. Great numbers came seeking him. When his

disciples found him, they said:

“All men seek for thee.”

Jesus replied:

“Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, for therefore came I

forth.”

And Jesus preached in the synagogues throughout Galilee and cast out devils.

***

Can you imagine Jesus with short hair, no beard and blue jeans? Or must he wear a robe and carry a lamb? We have filters that preclude revelation and understanding from God. Our wrong expectations create disappointment and hinder our understanding.  Are you angry with God for a false pulpit promise? Jesus delineated a life of persecution and difficulty for His followers – not popularity and prosperity.  He spoke of suffering and life beyond this life, not unending healing for the elderly. 

When you experience the gospel through a daily walk with Jesus you will encounter things that are contrary to modern ideas of evangelism, marketing and Christianity. A striking example in this chapter is when Jesus understands that “all men seek after him”; he responds by saying “let’s go to another town;” (not get a bigger stadium).  His work was complete. 

Jesus is not an ATM machine to serve us. It is our job to work out our salvation in fear and trembling, in so doing we will show the world the hope that is in us.

The book referenced in this episode is“The Art of Clear Thinking” by Rudolf Flesch.  

***

Chapter 10: Jesus Heals an Insane Man (Part 2)

ON A SABBATH Jesus went into the synagogue at Capernaum and taught the congregation. His listeners were surprised because he taught as one with authority of others.

One of the men present had an unclean spirit. He cried out saying:

“Let us alone. What have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to

destroy us? I know these who thou art, ‘the Holy One of God.'”

Jesus rebuked the devil in the man, saying:

“Hold thy peace, and come out of him.”

The unclean spirit thereupon cried out with a loud voice. It tormented the man, causing him

to writhe greatly; but it came out of him. All who were present were astonished

and said among themselves:

“What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority commandeth he even

the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.”

And the fame of Jesus spread abroad, all about the region of Galilee.

Later Jesus went to a solitary place to pray. Great numbers came seeking him. When his

disciples found him, they said:

“All men seek for thee.”

Jesus replied:

“Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, for therefore came I

forth.”

And Jesus preached in the synagogues throughout Galilee and cast out devils.

***

Can you imagine Jesus with short hair, no beard and blue jeans? Or must he wear a robe and carry a lamb? We have filters that preclude revelation and understanding from God. Our wrong expectations create disappointment and hinder our understanding.  Are you angry with God for a false pulpit promise? Jesus delineated a life of persecution and difficulty for His followers – not popularity and prosperity.  He spoke of suffering and life beyond this life, not unending healing for the elderly. 

When you experience the gospel through a daily walk with Jesus you will encounter things that are contrary to modern ideas of evangelism, marketing and Christianity. A striking example in this chapter is when Jesus understands that “all men seek after him”; he responds by saying “let’s go to another town;” (not get a bigger stadium).  His work was complete. 

Jesus is not an ATM machine to serve us. It is our job to work out our salvation in fear and trembling, in so doing we will show the world the hope that is in us.

The book referenced in this episode is“The Art of Clear Thinking” by Rudolf Flesch.  

***

Chapter 10: Jesus Heals an Insane Man (Part 2)

ON A SABBATH Jesus went into the synagogue at Capernaum and taught the congregation. His listeners were surprised because he taught as one with authority of others.

One of the men present had an unclean spirit. He cried out saying:

“Let us alone. What have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to

destroy us? I know these who thou art, ‘the Holy One of God.'”

Jesus rebuked the devil in the man, saying:

“Hold thy peace, and come out of him.”

The unclean spirit thereupon cried out with a loud voice. It tormented the man, causing him

to writhe greatly; but it came out of him. All who were present were astonished

and said among themselves:

“What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority commandeth he even

the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.”

And the fame of Jesus spread abroad, all about the region of Galilee.

Later Jesus went to a solitary place to pray. Great numbers came seeking him. When his

disciples found him, they said:

“All men seek for thee.”

Jesus replied:

“Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, for therefore came I

forth.”

And Jesus preached in the synagogues throughout Galilee and cast out devils.

***