The friends of the paralytic go above and beyond to bring him to Jesus, believing that He is the only one who can supernaturally heal him. How are we going above and beyond to bring the good news of Jesus to our friends and loved ones around us?

Your sin, like leprosy, has made you numb to its deadly reality. But praise be to God that there is no sinful reality, no matter how dark or how degrading, that is beyond the scope of the salvation and cleansing of Jesus.

The demons knew Jesus yet were in rebellion against him and the people were amazed at his teaching and astonished at his healings yet didn’t desire to know him as Savior and Lord. Do we truly know Jesus and desire to have a vibrant and growing relationship with Him?

The call of Jesus to follow him comes with the cost of total allegiance to him. He is not a part-time master and lord, but one who compels every area and aspect of our lives to come under his authority and transformation.

Jesus faces three key moments in this passage of Scripture: his affirmation by the Father, his temptation by Satan, and his vocation empowered by the Spirit. As followers of Jesus, we will experience the same.

God's purpose with John's baptism was to point out the need for cleansing. God's purpose with Jesus' life, death and resurrection was to make cleansing a reality. Who's baptism are you resting in today - Man's or God's?

Being a true disciple of Jesus comes at an exceedingly high cost. But not following Him is infinitely higher and it will cost you eternity.

Being a true disciple of Jesus comes at an exceedingly high cost. But not following Him is infinitely higher and it will cost you eternity.

Have you found what you have been looking for this Christmas Eve? Look no more friends - behold Christ, your savior, your God. See God’s plan for your salvation and look to him to find your deepest satisfaction.

God's promise of redemption is certain to come to pass. This is why we as the people of God look forward to Christ's return with anticipation.