[Journey with Jesus - Day 8] As he performed more miracles Jesus became more and more popular - but not with everyone. Members of the Pharisees became more and more outraged at the way Jesus seemed to flout the Jewish laws. They were particularly bothered by the way he seemed to have total disregard for … Continue reading More storms on the sabbath
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A storm on the sabbath
[Journey with Jesus - Day 8] Over a year had passed since I met with Jesus in the middle of the night. Not a day went by that I didn’t think about that encounter and wonder if I’d made a dreadful mistake. Should I have left my life behind, forgotten about my status and position … Continue reading A storm on the sabbath
Saved on the Sabbath
[Journey with Jesus - Day 7] At first I didn’t realise what day it was. Every day had blended into another, at least for the past nearly four decades, since I had my fall. I was a mere boy at the time - tried climbing one of the walls under construction - on the temple … Continue reading Saved on the Sabbath
Out of the shadows – Levi the Tax collector
[Journey with Jesus - Day 7] I’m used to rejection. Had it all my life. Well, ever since I was chosen - I was talent spotted as a child - I had an aptitude for facts and figures - I still do, in fact, my memory has always been first rate. I was the quickest … Continue reading Out of the shadows – Levi the Tax collector
A Hole in the Roof – more early adventures of following Jesus
[Journey with Jesus - Day 7] We knew that following Jesus would be an adventure. Shortly after he had healed my mother in law there is nothing that she wouldn’t do for him, so when we found out that Jesus was planning to make Capernaum his base, it was she who insisted that he made … Continue reading A Hole in the Roof – more early adventures of following Jesus
A New Beginning – the wife of Simon Peter
[Journey with Jesus - Day 6] That morning he was a changed man. My dear Simon had always been restless. He’d say that he was happy with his life on the sea of Galilee, that he enjoyed the thrill of the catch as well as the cut and chase of the bargaining that went on … Continue reading A New Beginning – the wife of Simon Peter
The Cleansed Leper – His Touch Saved my Life
[Journey with Jesus - Day 7] I will never forget the day I woke up and saw the change in my skin. Actually, it was my wife, Miriam, who saw them first - I was bathing myself and she came in from outside. I heard her gasp, and felt sick when I turned and saw … Continue reading The Cleansed Leper – His Touch Saved my Life
Catching People – The call of Simon Peter
I’m Simon the fisherman. Fishing is all we know in my family, going back generations – my dad, grandparents, great-grandparents – that’s all we’ve ever done. It’s all we’ve known. I’ve been on the water for as long as I can remember, going out early in the morning or even overnight with my dad. I … Continue reading Catching People – The call of Simon Peter
Simon Peter – Fishing for people
[Journey with Jesus - Day 6] I’m Simon the fisherman. Fishing is all we know in my family, going back generations – my dad, grandparents, great-grandparents – that’s all we’ve ever done. It’s all we’ve known. I’ve been on the water for as long as I can remember, going out early in the morning or … Continue reading Simon Peter – Fishing for people
Alive and well – the healing of the official’s son
[Journey with Jesus - Day 6] As one of Herod Antipas’s officials, based in Capernaum, it’s my job to have my ear to the ground and work out if there’s any trouble brewing. So, of course, we knew all about the baptiser. Hordes of people from all over Judea and Galilee went out to him … Continue reading Alive and well – the healing of the official’s son
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