We can learn a lesson from each character. Elkanah is a man of pedigree and means to have two wives. This is descriptive, not prescriptive and is no advert for…
Whereas the first occurrence of Jesus being called "the Word" in John 1 deals with His first coming, the last occurrence here deals with His second coming as a mighty…
There is no question among historians that Jesus lived. The real question is who He is. This is a pivotal point in Mark's gospel. People have been constantly amazed by…
Leading up to this, Jesus has wanted the disciples to see who He is. This miracle is more evidence that He is the Messiah who would open the eyes of…
The Pharisees will not look and the disciples cannot see. The Pharisees in this new place want a sign - perhaps legitimately - to authenticate the authority of Jesus. However,…
Some people think this is an example of muddled memories and that two different stories had developed with the feeding of the five thousand and four thousand. However, Jesus refers…
Mary Magdalene is worthy of our attention as she draws us to the Saviour. She clings to Jesus, devoted to Him. She wants the law to be fulfilled. The body…
There are clues in these events as to who Jesus is. The man was deaf and had a speech impediment. This is the first clue as the word used is unusual…
We might think Jesus is harsh with this woman but He is preparing the disciples to understand something. He makes it plain that the gospel is for the gentile too.…
There were so many ways in the laws to be ceremonially unclean. It was to teach that every day we need to be made clean. Jesus clarifies things by telling…