I was asked the question—how can Jesus be in you? I took some time to think about that profound statement and then went to look at the book of Romans 5:8-11. “But God shows his love for us in that while...
After the storm on the lake, their boat has been driven almost from the northern shore to the southern end of the sea of Galilee. They land in the country known as Decapolis, or region of ten cities, of which one...
Does the Old Testament speak of Jesus? The answer is a resounding, “Yes”! Jesus is not mentioned by name in the Old Testament; however, the Law, the Psalms and the Prophets all spoke about Jesus and what he would do. Jesus...
Galilee in the Bible Jesus was born in Bethlehem and spent part of his youngest years in Egypt, possibly Alexandria. But his step-father Joseph and likely his mother Mary were from Nazareth, in the region of Galilee. This put them several...
Once more Jesus is by the Sea of Galilee and “when he saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart to the other side.” “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.” How Jesus must...
“Therefore I speak unto them in parables: because they, seeing, see not; and hearing, they hear not, neither do they understand.” So spake Jesus to his disciples when they were puzzled because he did not preach openly and plainly at all...
A few miles south of Nazareth there used formerly to be a city renowned for its beauty and for its delightful situation. It was built on the north side of a hill and was then called Nain – the beautiful. Could...
We have passed over the hills of Galilee so often with Jesus that now we are getting quite familiar with the land. We are now walking with a multitude which has gathered from Caopernaum and Tiberias, and perhaps, Magdala. Almost ten...
The Scribes and Pharisees are watching Jesus. They seek every opportunity to catch him in word and deed. With his disciples Jesus has gone a short journey from the town of Capernaum. On either hand are cornfields, and as they pass...
And now we come to another scene. Jesus is still in Capernaum, and the multitude is there, as ever. On this occasion it fills the room where Jesus is; it overflows into the street or courtyard. The crowd is more mixed...
