Matthew 8:14-17

When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill…

Open Matthew 8:14-17. We’ve seen how factions of the church respond differently to the healing stories in the Gospels, and we raised the question of whether the gospel of the kingdom can bring us together. Let’s read this through the kingdom lens: Matthew 8:14-17 (my translation) 14 Arriving at Peter’s...…

When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill…

Ever wondered why you see the Bible one way, and others see it a different way?…

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What does the Bible say about healing? There are many Bible verses about healing the body and Bible verses about healing the sick...…

What does the Bible say about healing? There are many Bible verses about healing the body and Bible verses about healing the sick...…

(Photo: Unsplash) As a young pastor, I preached this text calling for an expectant faith that moves mountains. God does amazing things. But with the benefit of a few more years, I can also identify with the disciples who, on this occasion, failed to give the boy his healing. I...…