When Jesus ministered here on earth, He faced the evil of opposition. The devil tempted Him in an attempt to deter Him from the focus and manner of His mission. (Matthew 4:3-11) The Jewish leadership spoke against Him and threatened those who would put their faith in Him. (John 9:22; 12:42) Jesus was even … [Read more...] about GOOD POWER!
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FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
After having her actions referred to as being wasteful (Mark 14:4), Jesus turned to those who scolded her by calling her actions “beautiful” (Mark 14:6) and praising her for having done “what she could”. (Mark 14:8) Let us now consider the third complimentary statement Jesus made regarding her action of … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
Following the criticism the woman received from those who observed her pouring the ointment over Jesus, He complimented her act as a “beautiful thing”. Consider the second statement Jesus made regarding this woman’s actions. Again we … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLEMENT! (Part 2 of 4)
Yesterday we noted the criticism a woman received when she anointed Jesus while He was dining in the home of a man named Simon. Jesus quickly spoke in defense of this woman’s actions. Today, let us consider the first of three compliments associated with what this woman … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLEMENT! (Part 2 of 4)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLEMENT! (Part 1 of 4)
[This focus was originally sent 02/19/2006 (Edited some.)] Within days of Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion, He was in the home of a man called “Simon the leper” who lived in Bethany. (Mark 14:3) While those gathered were reclining at the table, there was a woman who came in with an alabaster flask of expensive … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLEMENT! (Part 1 of 4)
