Mark 6:1-6 | Jesus left that part of the country and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. The next Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. They asked, “Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform such miracles?” Then they scoffed, “He’s just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” They were deeply offended a
Read MoreAs you read this passage, keep in mind that this was a single 24 hour period for Jesus:
Mark 1:21-39 | Jesus and his companions went to the town of Capernaum. When the Sabbath day came, he went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, for he taught with real authority—quite unlike the teachers of religious law. Suddenly, a man in the synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, “Why are you interfering with us, J
Read MoreHebrews 4:15 | This High Priest of ours [Jesus] understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.
According to Hebrews 4:15, what crossroad did Jesus face as a human?
What path did Jesus cho
John 6:38-40 | For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do my own will. And this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them up at the last day. For it is my Father’s will that all who see his Son and believe in him should have eternal life. I will raise them up at the last day.”
Read MoreLast week we saw that life is full of crossroads— places where we have the choice to follow the path that leads to the cross (God’s way) or the one that leads away from it. Sometimes the choice is easy, but other times, doing what is right is really difficult. We must remember to make the most of the opportunity because it may be what points another person to Jesus.
Ephesians 5:16 | Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
When we struggle at the crossroads, it can be helpful to think back to the examples set by Jesus. After all, He is no stranger to the crossroads— He was there many times as flesh dwelling here on Earth. In fact, Jesus faced choices that literally led Him to the cross and He did what was right even though His choices cost Him His life. This week, we’ll look at so
Read MoreLast week we saw that life is full of crossroads— places where we have the choice to follow the path that leads to the cross (God’s way) or the one that leads away from it. Sometimes the choice is easy, but other times, doing what is right is really difficult. We must remember to make the most of the opportunity because it may be what points another person to Jesus.
Ephesians 5:16 | Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
When we struggle at the crossroads, it can be helpful to think back to the examples set by Jesus. After all, He is no stranger to the crossroads— He was there many times as flesh dwelling here on Earth. In fact, Jesus faced choices that literally led Him to the cross and He did what was right even though His choices cost Him His life. This week, we’ll look at so
Read MoreJeremiah 6:16a | This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.
Read MoreEphesians 5:10-11 | Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.
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