Jesus is… the misunderstood Messiah
Jesus did and said so much but they just didn’t get it – not the crowds, not the Pharisees, not even his disciples.
Jesus is… the one who does everything well
Two desperate people begged Jesus to help them – and he did. Can we trust him to do the same today?
Jesus is… the lawyer
Like the Pharisees, we too can put our own rules and customs before a heart obedience to God. How can we avoid this trap?
Jesus is… the miracle worker
As the wind and waves grew, so did the disciples’ fears – they didn’t realise was watching them and would rescue them.
Jesus is… the compassionate shepherd
What does it mean to have compassion? Did Jesus only care about spiritual needs?
Jesus is… John the Baptist, Elijah or a prophet?
People respond in many different ways to the question we are addressing in this series: who is Jesus?
Jesus is… the one who sends
Jesus sent out his closest disciples, two by two, to proclaim his message and use his authority. How does this instruction apply to us?
Jesus is… the stumbling stone
Many ‘took offence’ at Jesus. His message runs counter to many aspects of our culture – can we accept his hard teaching?
Jesus is… the gentle healer
We hear about people who asked for, and received, the power of Jesus to heal and restore. Miracles can and do happen…
Jesus is… the exorcist
Jesus demonstrates his authority over a horde of evil spirits. Evil is a present reality, but in Jesus we are on the winning side.
‘Who is this?’
Where is Jesus in the midst of the storm? Where is Jesus when it hurts? Asleep in the boat?
Jesus is… the speaker of parables
Why did Jesus teach in parables? Wouldn’t it have been simpler just to speak plainly?
