The Son of Man’s AuthorityThe scribes and Pharisees accused Jesus of blasphemy in their hearts. They reasoned that only God can forgive sins. Jesus perceived their thoughts and answered them. He asked...  Read More

Forgiveness Before WalkingThe paralyzed man lay helpless before Jesus. Everyone saw his useless legs. Jesus saw his guilty soul. Jesus did not first say, “Rise and walk.” He said, “Man, thy sins are f...  Read More

Four Friends and a Roof-Torn FaithFour men carried a paralyzed friend on a mat. They believed Jesus could help him. When they arrived, the crowd blocked the door. They did not make excuses or decide t...  Read More

The Crowded House and Empty HeartsJesus taught in a crowded house. Pharisees and teachers of the law sat listening. They came from Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. They had not come hungry. They had com...  Read More

The Open Prison DoorYou may feel like a prisoner to your past. You may see the face of someone you swore you would never become. You may be shackled in a cell you cannot open. You are Barabbas. The se...  Read More

The Exchange at the CrossThe soldier unlocked Barabbas's chains. The iron fell from his wrists. Barabbas walked free. No probation officer followed him. No payment plan was arranged. He was free. But ...  Read More

The Crowd’s Chanting VoicePilate offered the crowd a choice. He asked them to choose between Barabbas and Jesus. Surely they would choose the popular preacher over a bloodthirsty murderer. But the chi...  Read More

The Innocent in the CourtyardNow look across the courtyard. On one side stood Barabbas, the guilty rebel. On the other side stood Jesus. What a contrast. Barabbas had taken life. Jesus gave life. Bara...  Read More

The Prisoner in the CellBarabbas sat in a cold, filthy Roman cell. His wrists were scarred from chains. He could hear the crowd outside chanting for his crucifixion. He knew he was guilty. He knew he ...  Read More

Come As You AreThe leper came to Jesus unclean, desperate, and empty-handed. He brought no resume of good behavior. He did not negotiate for a partial healing. He came exactly as he was. He simply sai...  Read More

 The Rhythm of the WildernessNews of the miracle spread everywhere. Great crowds gathered to hear Jesus and be healed. The ministry was exploding. The needs were immense. At that very moment, Jesus wi...  Read More

 The Word Overrules the LabelFor years, people told the leper what he was. They shouted “Unclean!” That word became his identity. Then Jesus spoke a new word. Jesus said, “Be clean.” His command overr...  Read More