The sign of Jonah is the resurrection. Jonah was a terrible preacher when he preached to the Ninevites, but they repented! And the queen of Sheba responded to Solomon. How much more should those who see Jesus respond! And if you don't respond, you open yourself up to demonic activity.

The accusation that Jesus casts out demons by the power of the prince of demons is so foolish that it reveals a wicked-beyond-hope heart. May all our words honor Jesus instead

God judged Paul "faithful" while Paul was a chief sinner in the way God judges a man a "husband" at the wedding altar, before he's done anything to prove he's a good husband

Jesus is the chosen, beloved, Spirit-empowered, gospel-proclaiming Messiah who will not break a bruised reed or snuff out a smoldering wick

Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners, and teaches his disciples to eat in order to celebrate the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Three healings of Jesus: an unclean Jewish leper, a Gentile leader who asked for healing for his slave, and a close friend's mother-in-law. None were dependent on faith, but dependent on Jesus' authority. And all to fulfill: he became a curse for us