Monthly Archives: May 2013

When he entered Capernaum

When he entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion replied, “Lord, I … Continue reading

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While walking by the Sea of Galilee

While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. Matthew 4:18 ESV One of the last places the ETBU … Continue reading

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A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown

And when Jesus had finished these parables, he went away from there, and coming to his hometown he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty … Continue reading

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But who do you say that I am?

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one … Continue reading

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On the way down the Mount of Olives

As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, Luke 19:37 ESV … Continue reading

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A place called Gethsemane

And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” Mark 14:32 On Monday Daniel and the group from ETBU visited a number of spots in Israel one of which was … Continue reading

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There were shepherds

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luke 2:8 Yesterday Daniel’s group visited the shepherd’s field outside Bethlehem. I got to thinking about how the account of God’s … Continue reading

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O Jerusalem

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not! Matthew … Continue reading

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Now there was in Joppa

Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he … Continue reading

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The mystery was revealed to Daniel

Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He … Continue reading

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