Hi Friends! Are you ready for a challenge? The apostle Peter, despite all his foibles and failings, came to know Jesus as Messiah. God stretched Peter well beyond his comfort zone at times, but the end result was a disciple who was truly committed to His Savior, and who said this: 5 But sanctify the Lord God in …
After an incredible time on the Sea of Galilee this morning, we knew the day was going to be special...and it was. We began the afternoon at Capernaum, Jesus' center of ministry in the Galilee area. Once again, I was taken aback by how few people are here. The site is usually packed, with groups …
Following an Israel trip, our guests face a very common question: What was your favorite place? It is somewhat an unfair question, as one cannot possibly pick a single favorite after watching the Bible come alive is so many places. For most, though, there are tender individual moments with the Lord, so various places become …
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Have you ever stopped to consider who Jesus' first followers were? Jews! As Scripture tells us, the power of salvation came to the Jew first! (Romans 1:16) In fact, early on, the Jews seemed to want Jesus all to themselves! God had to prod Peter to "get out there" and share the Gospel with Gentiles! …
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