Our reading in 2 Kings 2 records the transfer of responsibility from Elijah to Elisha. Elisha requests, “Let a double portion of your spirit be upon me” (verse 9) and it is significant that Elisha ultimately performs twice as many miracles as Elijah. However, in doing God’s most important work and conveying God’s messages it… Read More Today’s thought “Elijah went up by a whirlwind” (August 28)
Today’s thought “Rise and have no fear” (July 16) What must it have been like to be one of the disciples of Jesus! The unexpected was always happening – and sometimes it was way beyond human experience. The end of yesterday’s chapter 16 in Matthew has a strange statement by Jesus, “Truly, I say unto… Read More Today’s thought “Rise and have no fear” (July 16)
Transfiguration There was an event in the life of Jesus when he had climbed a mountain with three of his disciples and there he was transfigured before them. The gospel accounts say that he was completely transformed: “he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as… Read More How should we worship God? #13 Transfiguration
When Jesus walked around, there were many opinions going on about who he was and with what right he spoke. People compared him to John, Elijah, Jeremiah, or other prophets. Matthew 16:13-15 (TS2009) 13 Now when יהושע {Jeshua} came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His taught ones, saying, “Who do men say… Read More Who do you say Jesus is
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