Jesus continued, “How can I account for this generation? The people have been like spoiled children whining to their parents. ‘We wanted to skip rope, and you were always too tired; we wanted to talk, but you were always too busy.’ John came fasting and...
Jesus continued, “Let me tell you what’s going on here: No one in history surpasses John the Baptiser; but in the kingdom he prepared you for, the lowliest person is ahead of him.”...
Jesus continued, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it....
Jesus said, “Look at it this way. What is your opinion?”...
Jesus now spoke directly to the paraplegic: “Get up. Take your bedroll and go home”. Without a moment’s hesitation, he did it – got up, took his blanket, and left for home, giving glory to God all the way. The people rubbed their eyes, incredulous...
Jesus said, “I’ve come to start a fire on earth – how I wish it were blazing right now! I’ve come to change everything, turn everything right-side up – how I long for it to be finished!”...
Jesus continued, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it....
Jesus went continued, “Or say you’re on the street and an old enemy accosts you. Don’t lose a minute. Make the first move; make things right with him. After all, if you leave the first move to him, knowing his track record, you’re likely to...
Jesus touched their eyes and said, “Become what you believe.” It happened. They saw. Then Jesus became very stern. “Don’t let a soul know this happened.” But they were hardly out the door before they started blabbing it to everyone they met....
One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendour of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said, “All this you’re admiring so much – the time is coming when every stone in that building will end up...