Extended Conversation with Jesus: The Woman at the Well We know from the gospel stories that Jesus had mastered the art of conversation. Jesus proved He loved people by engaging them in any number of ways, including in conversations. One New Testament scholar reports that Jesus had about 132 personal contacts during His ministry, and …
Extended Conversation with Jesus: Pilate We know from the gospel stories that Jesus had mastered the art of conversation. Jesus proved He loved people by engaging them in any number of ways, including in conversations. One New Testament scholar reports that Jesus had about 132 personal contacts during His ministry, and 122 of those contacts …
Extended Conversation with Jesus: Nicodemus We know from the gospel stories that Jesus had mastered the art of conversation. Jesus proved He loved people by engaging them in any number of ways, including in conversations. One New Testament scholar reports that Jesus had about 132 personal contacts during His ministry, and 122 of those contacts …
Extended Conversation with Jesus: The Devil We know from the gospel stories that Jesus had mastered the art of conversation. Jesus proved He loved people by engaging them in any number of ways, including in conversations. One New Testament scholar reports that Jesus had about 132 personal contacts during His ministry, and 122 of those …
Conversations with Christ in the Gospels – Introduction. “Jesus said and did countless things that I haven’t included in my testimony here. If they were all recorded one by one in detail, I can’t even imagine a world big enough to hold such a library of books. The entire cosmos doesn’t have room for all …
My Theology is Jesus. ‘My theology is Jesus Christ, and nothing else. If I can but understand Him, I shall need no other. Take your theology from Christ Himself. Learn from Christ Himself. That is the only theology that everyone must have.” (George MacDonald (1824-1905), a Scottish author and minister who has inspired me the …
My First and Only Book? (If I were to ever be in the position to publish a collection of my articles, this is what I would want it to look like, as of April 5, 2025): Title: Jesus is the Gospel (this title is original to my dear friend and brother in Christ, Rev. Dr. Jeff …
Take Heart! Jesus Cheers Up St. Paul. “The following night, the Lord stood by him, and said, “Keep up your courage (‘Tharseo’), Paul, for as you have testified about me at Jerusalem, so you must testify also at Rome.” The next day, some of the Judeans formed a conspiracy. They took an oath, saying they would neither …
Take Heart! Jesus is an Overcomer! “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have perfect peace and confidence. In this world you will have trouble – tribulation, trials, distress and frustration; but be of good cheer – “Tharseo,” be encouraged, be confident, be undaunted – for I have overcome the world.” (John …
Take Heart! Healing a Blind Beggar. Ryan Ellis – Son of David (Official Live Video) (youtube.com) “Many rebuked Bartimaeus and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So the disciples called to the blind man, “Cheer up (‘Tharseo’)! On your feet! …
Take Heart! Walking on the Stormy Waters. “Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, …
Take Heart! The Woman Who Touched the Hem of His Garment. “And behold, a woman who had suffered from a flow of blood for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His garment; For she kept saying to herself, If I only touch His garment, I shall be restored to health. Jesus …