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Too Many Demons and the Bigger Story of the Bible: Understanding Deliverance in Jesus’ Ministry
Just as they were going out, a demon-possessed man who was unable to speak was brought to Him. When the demon had been driven out, the man spoke. (Matthew 9:32-33) Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about our need to stop and notice what’s weird in Scripture, especially in the gospels. When we don’t, our…
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A Strange Note in the Symphony: Jesus’ Secrets and the Summons to Seek
Then He touched their eyes, saying, “Let it be done for you according to your faith!” And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus warned them sternly, “Be sure that no one finds out!” But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout that whole area. (Matthew 9:29-31) Having challenged the blind men to…
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“Do You Believe That I Can Do This?”: Faith, Love, and the Endless Possibilities of Knowing God
When He entered the house, the blind men approached Him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they answered Him. Then He touched their eyes, saying, “Let it be done for you according to your faith!” And their eyes were opened. (Matthew 9:28-30) When the blind men…
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The God Who Cares: Appealing to the Rule and the Mercy of God
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, shouting, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” (Matthew 9:27) For several weeks we’ve been looking at Jesus’ encounters with different individuals and groups after launching his ministry. He has taught, healed, delivered, and challenged. Now, he is simply “going on”—traveling, literally walking the…
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Living in the Public Eye: How Jesus Related to the Masses and Why We Can’t Remain in the Crowd
When Jesus came to the leader’s house, He saw the flute players and a crowd lamenting loudly. “Leave,” He said, “because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” And they started laughing at Him. But when the crowd had been put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up.…
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Not Dead But Sleeping: The Creative Power of God’s Word
When Jesus came to the leader’s house, He saw the flute players and a crowd lamenting loudly. “Leave,” He said, “because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” And they started laughing at Him. But when the crowd had been put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up.…
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The End of Separation: The Deeper Meaning of Faith and Healing
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Contents, Containers, and Covenants: How the Coming of Jesus Changed Everything and Why We Should Care
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The Groom Will Be Taken Away from Them: The Gospel Twist Nobody Saw Coming
Then John’s disciples came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?” Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.”…
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The Bridegroom Is with Them: The Dynamism of Walking with God
Then John’s disciples came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?” Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.”…