Matthew 9:1-8 The power of God’s reign through Jesus is driven by compassion. The scope of God’s reign is not just in our bodies, to make us whole, but in our souls as well for Jesus offers complete forgiveness. Jesus longs to lift our burdens, carry our pains, and...
Matthew 8:18-22 A Jesus follower does not make nor keep a commitment to Him within the confines of our comfort. We don’t ask for security up front, and we can’t follow Jesus in our way. The way of following and connecting deeper with Jesus is done deliberately—Jesus...
Matthew 8:5-13 A Roman military leader came to Jesus not because of belief in Jesus as King, but because he wanted more from life. The centurion saw in Jesus God’s power and asked for Jesus to heal his servant from a distance. This Gentile’s “great faith” prompted...
