It was the biggest catch of their entire career.
Three fishermen told to cast their nets by a rabbi working his way through town – and when they do they catch more fish than they are able to haul in. And when you’re a fisherman, fish = cash.
Then the rabbi says, follow me.
It [...]
In contemporary American Christianity, it’s not unusual to see people demanding the benefits of resurrection before they make the sacrifice of crucifixion.
It’s spirituality that leads to comfort, convenience and success. A mentality that ultimately demands things here on earth that Jesus himself didn’t have.
Scripture teaches that those who follow Christ are fully paid [...]
Everyone expected Messiah to make things better now. To change now.
And for Jews in Jesus’ day, there was a lot that needed to be fixed. But Jesus didn’t do life the way they expected. He didn’t conquer, slaughter, oppress or destroy anything. He shunned fame and fortune. He refused to engage politically.
So a lot [...]
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