Spiritual blindness of the heart is not a physical problem, but a spiritual one. Many people see the world clearly yet fail to recognize their deep need for God. In Luke 8:30–35 we encounter a man whose life was completely broken. Forces he could not overcome possessed and isolated him. Luke 8: 30 Jesus demanded, “What …
Struggling to see beyond the surface is a trap anyone can fall into when looking at people and situations through the lens of the world. Through a miracle, Jesus fed the 5000 with five barley loaves and two fish. The next day, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” Previously, Jesus had done other …
Jesus’ teachings radically reorient our worldview. Jesus’ disciples had left their old life behind to follow Jesus. Then Jesus began to teach them and the crowds that had gathered that their worldview needed to change. Jesus started by listing items that bring blessings in His Kingdom. This list is sometimes called ‘the Beatitudes’, because the …
Acts 18: 18 Paul stayed in Corinth for some time after that, then said good-bye to the brothers and sisters and went to nearby Cenchrea. There he shaved his head according to Jewish custom, marking the end of a vow.[1] Paul was able to stay in Corinth longer than any other city in either the first or …