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Most of the posts you’ll find here first appeared as podcast episodes. You can listen to each episode on the page or read the slightly edited transcript. You’ll also find questions for personal reflection or discussion.
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At the very beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, he faces intense anger and opposition. But Jesus does not give up. Because he is grounded in God’s Word and guarded by God’s protection.
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Jesus returns to his hometown and begins to preach. But the people want to see some miracles. When Jesus challenges their attitudes, they get so angry that they attempt to kill him! This wild story should prompt us to consider, how will we respond to Jesus?
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Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth. In the synagogue, he reads the job description of the Messiah from Isaiah 61. Through it, we see the good news that Jesus offers: spiritual riches, freedom, healing, and a fresh start.
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Jesus battled against temptation by quoting from the Bible. In this post, we make some important observations about his use of Scripture, including where in the Bible his quotes come from. (Hint: it’s probably a book you haven’t read in awhile.)
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Some of the ways the devil tries to tempt Jesus might seem odd or even like they’re not a big deal. But all three temptations have something in common: they try to shortcut God’s work done in God’s way.
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In Luke 3, Jesus is baptized in front of a crowd at the Jordan River in an epic scene confirming God’s pleasure in him. But instead of launching his public ministry right then and there, Jesus follows the Holy Spirit’s lead into the wilderness and spends some vital time alone with God.
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Amy C Walters 