What Jesus did #13: he reached out with a healing touch
At 7am this morning, I phoned the Doctors’ Surgery and got an appointment to see a doctor at 10am. We may moan at how hard it is to get an appointment these days, but...
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What Jesus did #12: his face shone like the sun
Today we look at what has come to be known as the Transfiguration of Christ. Let’s first of all break down that word ‘transfiguration’. The noun ‘transfiguration’ comes from the verb ‘transfigure’, which means transform,...
What Jesus did #11: he refuses to condemn (and yet does not condone)
On the face of it, today’s account of what Jesus did is pretty low key compared to the awesome miracles we’ve looked at so far. There’s no controlling wind and waves, no turning water...
What Jesus did #10: he fed the hungry
Another of the spectacular events of Jesus’ life here on earth that got everyone talking was the feeding of the five thousand. It’s recorded in Matthew 14, Mark 6 and John 6. Then there’s also...
What Jesus did #9: he walked on water
Most people will be able to tell you that Jesus walked on water. It’s one of his most well-known miracles. We all know that walking on water is impossible. It defies all the rules...
What Jesus did #8: he brought calm to the raging storm
Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and...
What Jesus did #7: he brought the wine to the party
Jesus turned water into wine. Anyone can tell you that. It’s one of his most talked about miracles. The first miracle he performed according to John. On the third day a wedding took place...
What Jesus did #6: he brought healing
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought...
What Jesus did #5: he took time out
NEWSFLASH: Jesus withdrew. He went off on his own. He took time out. He understood the importance of ‘me’ time. When everything became too overwhelming, he sometimes walked away. He valued silence, time alone,...
What Jesus did #4: sometimes even he failed to impress – and that’s OK
In my experience, the hardest place to be the best version of yourself can be within your own family. I don’t think I’m alone there. It’s the people who know you best who...
