Morning Meditations

In this episode, Jesus calls Levi the tax collector to follow Him, and we see that many tax collectors and "sinners" were gathering around Jesus!

In this episode, a paralyzed man is dropped through the roof of where Jesus is teaching and Jesus does the unthinkable and forgives the man's sins!

In this episode, we see that Jesus shows compassion to a man with leprosy and heals him, even when the man wonders if Jesus is really willing to do so!

In this episode, we see that Jesus finds a solitary place to be with his Father early in the morning while it is still dark. We are encouraged to make space in our lives to be alone with God as well!

In this episode, Jesus continues to heal people and to cast out evil spirits. We also see Jesus keeping the spirits from talking about who He is, and we think about why Jesus might have wanted to keep the Messianic Secret!

In this episode, we see that Jesus calls some fishermen to be his disciples. They are called to leave their nets, and to go and fish for people, all kinds of people!

In this episode, the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness, and we are reminded that Jesus was obedient and trusted God in the wilderness. We are reminded that we all will go through desolate places in our lives, and are encouraged to follow Jesus' example of trusting God in the wilderness!

In this episode, we see the central message of Jesus, for the people to repent and believe the good news because the Kingdom of Heaven has come near!

In this episode, Jesus ministry is grounded in his identity as the beloved Son of God and we are reminded that, in Christ, we also are the beloved children of God!

In this episode, we see John the Baptist pointing the people to the one who will not just baptize them for repentance, but with the Holy Spirit!