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The Phenominal Life of Jesus

Part 9: The Parable of the Mustard Seed & Other Parables

Matthew 13:31 – Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, ‘The Kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is … Continue reading

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Part 8: Jesus Rebukes the Pharisees

Luke 7:36-8:3 – And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. 37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she … Continue reading

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Part 7: Jesus Teaches How to Pray

Matthew 6:9 - ‘Pray after this manner: ‘Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. 10 Your Kingdom come. Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive … Continue reading

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Part 6: The Witness of John the Baptist–Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount

John 5:31 – ‘If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. 32 There is another that bears witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesses of me is true. 33 You sent unto John, and he bare witness … Continue reading

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Part 5: Jesus’ First Miracle Catch of Fish

  Luke 5:1-11 -And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone … Continue reading

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Part 4: The Work of John the Baptist

John 3:22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he stayed with them, and baptized. 23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were … Continue reading

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Part 3B: Jesus’ early ministry

Luke 4:1-13 – And Jesus being full of the Holy Spirit returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, … Continue reading

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Part 3: Events Surrounding Jesus’ Birth (excerpts from ‘Jesus Unpacked’ by Earl Hardy)

Luke 2:8-38 - And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they … Continue reading

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Part 2: The Births of John the Baptist & Jesus

Luke 1:57 - Now Elizabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass, … Continue reading

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The Phenominal Life of Jesus Part 1

Jesus, The Creator  John 1:1 – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any … Continue reading

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