The story of Jesus   Day 18     Besides teaching in parables, Jesus also taught in a more direct style, as seen in what came to be known as the “Sermon on the Mount.”   Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to […]

Story of jesus Day 15   Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. He taught them many things by […]

THE STORY OF JESUS   Day 19   Jesus’ teachings moved many people and changed lives. However, those who continually heard his parables and sermons were his disciples. At one point during their travels together, the disciples’ trust in Jesus was put to the test when a violent storm overtook their boat.   That day […]

The story of Jesus Day 17   Another time Jesus used a parable when he was questioned by a religious leader. On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”   “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How […]

THE STORY OF JESUS Day 16   Jesus often used parables to teach the people. These stories, typically drawn from nature or everyday life, pointed out a central truth that called out an intended response from the listeners. On one occasion Jesus told three parables in response to the self-righteous complaints of the Pharisees and […]

The story of Jesus   Day 22   Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”   They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”   “But what about you?” […]

The story of Jesus   Day 24     When Jesus preached, he made many claims with which people took issue. He said he was the light—but only God himself is the source of light! He was from above—but only God claims residence in heaven! Jesus was setting out the clear and fateful choice: believe […]