When you are trying to get to know someone, you invest time and effort into getting to know them. You learn their background and their roots; where they are from, what kind of childhood they had, what makes them happy, and what makes them sad. Getting to know Jesus is no different. It takes time, and it takes effort. It
DIGGING DEEPER Read Matthew 8:2-3 (touching leper), Matthew 12:1-2 (“working” on the Sabbath); Matthew 23:23 (tithing of the herbs); Matthew 15:1-9 (washing of hands), Mark 2:13-17 (eating with sinners); Mark 2:18-20 (fasting); John 4:7-10 (associating with Samaritans); John 5:8-11 (carrying mat on Sabbath). In each of these passages, Jesus “took on” the Pharisees’ rules which the Pharisees believed lightened the
Test your knowledge of the Jewish culture by engaging in this fun trivia game! As we study the teachings of Jesus, having a basic understanding of Jesus’ Jewish background helps us understand the context of His words and actions. Understanding where He was from, what environment he was in, and what opposition He faced helps us get one step closer
When you are trying to get to know someone, you invest time and effort into getting to know them. You learn their background and their roots; where they are from, what kind of childhood they had, what makes them happy, and what makes them sad. Getting to know Jesus is no different. It takes time and it takes effort. It
INTRODUCTION We have all heard the story of the birth of Jesus countless times, complete with angels, shepherds, wise men, and a manger. These stories are undoubtedly very familiar to most of us, so familiar that we may find ourselves skipping over the details or skipping over the story altogether. It is said, “familiarity breeds complacency.” When I hear that
Matthew 1:18-25 NLT, Luke 2:1-20 God wrote the story of the entrance of King Jesus into this world in an unexpected way. Not only did He choose unlikely candidates for the parents of a King, but God also chose the humblest of circumstances under which to introduce us to Jesus. Most of us would not have written Mary and Joseph
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