We have the example and call to follow it, but who of us will suffer like Jesus? The answer (v24): we are called to die to sin and live for righteousness.
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Names of Jesus | Zechariah 10:4-5 (NLT)
In these verses, we’re given names/titles for Jesus and how God will make Judah strong in battle – not by their own power but God’s Spirit. (Zechariah 4:6)
Peter back in the spotlight | Acts 9:32-35
Now the focus shifts back to Peter the disciple. He is traveling through the regions outside Jerusalem (v31) doing his ministry – like healing crippled Aenaes.
Who should we obey? | Acts 4:13-22
They conferred with one another and decided to command them to drop that name, the Name of Jesus. Don’t talk about Him. Did they really think that would work?!
Who do you say I am? | Matthew 16:13-15
Who do you say Jesus is? Is He a great teacher? An amazing prophet of God? A miracle worker and healer? He is all of these but as we noted above, He is more.
Be-attitudes: Gentle | Matthew 5:5
Jesus is the best example. How does He describe Himself? Matthew 11:29 says, “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart…
Sermon on Christian Living | Matthew 5:1-2
This teaching was very practical and taught so the common folk (Jews) would understand but challenging enough they’d need to think hard how it related to them
Temptation 2 – Test God | Matthew 4:5-7
The Devil again questions who Jesus is, what the truth is. He puts Jesus in a place of danger and tempts Him to test if the Father will really protect Him
Baptized in temptation | Matthew 4:1-4
It’s time for another sort of baptism, one of temptation. This is “baptism” in the sense He was immersed in temptation.i.e., He received the maximum temptation
Spirit settles, Father commends | Matt. 3:16-17
At the same time, the Father spoke audibly declaring Jesus is His beloved Son. He also spoke words that any child wants to hear, “I am very pleased with you