Contributions
Nov 19
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bradn added a text contribution Don't Be Afraid, Trust HimThis passage teaches us a lot about fear and trusting the Lord. First the disciples find themselves on a boat with Jesus when a storm comes up. Jesus is so calm and unafraid during this storm that He... Read more »
Jun 30
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piston9 added a link contribution Who can this be?From Scripture in Pictures Read more »
Apr 30
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JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 8:16-27In the first part of these verses we see a striking example of our Lord's wisdom in dealing with those who professed a willingness to be His disciples. The passage throws so much light on a subject fr... Read more »
Jan 15
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tylerjagen added a text contribution Matthew 8:23-27 Remember the Foundation Thing I Said?On the heals of chapter 7 where Jesus finishes the sermon on the mount with a picture of people who trust in his teachings are people who are like those who build on a great foundation and so aren't h... Read more »
Jan 6
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bocajrfan added a link contribution Matthew 8:23-27So far in Matthew, the author has detailed a lot of interaction between Jesus and the people, as well as Jesus confronting the religious crowd. These verses are really the first glimpse that we see wh... Read more »
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mikehaskew added a text contribution My KingNot much to add here. That's my King, the one that commands sickness, demons, and nature itself to do as He wishes. Everyone and everything obeys, because He's the King. Read more »
Jan 5
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upwardjourney added a link contribution Peace in StormsThe natural reaction to a storm, while on a boat would be fear. After Jesus is awakened from his sleep, he tells his disciples they were demonstrating a lack of faith. Fear reveals our lack of trust... Read more »
Jul 7
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asinner2 added a text contribution back and forthSo Jesus told them where to go: through the storm and right to the demon-possessed twins (ok, I don't know that they were twins, but it sounds cool don't it), the twins were so violent that no one cou... Read more »
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asinner2 added a text contribution Don't worry, Jesus wins!it is save to follow him, not everything will always be smooth sailing but in the end, Jesus and his followers win, All will be well and we will be together. Did the disciples really think they would ... Read more »
May 30
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daily_devotions added a link contribution Follow the LeaderJesus said that He is the light for our path. Unfortunately for me I like to be able to see the whole path before me, however God only seems to show us one step at a time. Read more »
May 6
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klampert added a text contribution comfort in fearSome may look at this verse as condemning or kinda negative. For me it is reassurance that no matter my faith God's grace is always sufficient. He can calm our storms. Read more »
Apr 22
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All we have to do is have the faith. We don't even have to be present, we just have to say the word and in faith miracles will happen. Jesus didn't wail and beg. It was one word or a phrase. He he... Read more »