Tag Archives: Signs

Pentecost and Receiving the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 18, 2013 by John

(Acts 2:1-4) Jesus appeared to the disciples for forty days after he had arisen. This was to show them the truth of the resurrection so that they would believe and know that all He had said concerning the ministry was … Continue reading →

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Destroy this Temple and in Three Days I Will Raise It Up

Posted on June 23, 2012 by John

(John 2:18-22) Jesus had just chased the pigeon sellers and money changers from the temple. He overturned their tables and used a whip of cords to drive out the animals from the temple. In his zeal for the temple as … Continue reading →

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Jesus Before Herod

Posted on May 10, 2012 by John

(Luke 23:6-12) After bringing Jesus before Pilate, who could find no reason to condemn him, the Lord was sent by Pilate to Herod to be examined. Herod’s examination of the Lord is both harsh and interesting, for there are some … Continue reading →

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The Sign of Jonah

Posted on November 21, 2011 by John

(Luke 11:29-32) Jesus calls the generation he was speaking to an evil and adulterous generation for they were seeking a sign. Specifically they were seeking a sign from him to prove he was the Christ. But Jesus said to them … Continue reading →

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Preaching the Gospel

Posted on October 12, 2011 by John

(Luke 9:1-6) From time to time we have people come to the door to preach the gospel. This is not that unusual and it must be tough for those who do this work as many people become hostile or simply … Continue reading →

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Jesus Heals the Sick

Posted on August 31, 2011 by John

(Luke 4:38-41) In many places through the gospels, Jesus heals the sick and casts out demons. This was a significant part of the message of Jesus and also part of the work of the Apostles when they commenced their ministry. … Continue reading →

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The Great Commission

Posted on August 6, 2011 by John

(Mark 16:14-20) In these final verses of the Gospel of Mark we see the Lord commission the disciples to go out and preach the gospel to all of the world. He adds some interesting details, information and conditions in this … Continue reading →

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