Each time we see demonic possession in the New Testament, the evil spirits are confronted by Jesus’ authority. No occurrence is quite the same as the last. And one of the most intriguing to me is the one that takes place in a synagogue. The synagogue functioned as a hub for community connection and spiritual […]
Authority Unveiled: Jesus’ Identity Revealed at Capernaum Read More »
As we study the sayings and teachings of Jesus, we are able to understand more about what he was thinking as he taught, but we also get to know the gospel writers as well. Like any writer, they all (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) told their stories with a unique purpose and personal flare. John
Galilee and the Great Light: A Messianic Prophecy in Matthew Read More »
It was registration day for my senior year of Bible college at inCharacter School of Ministry. I packed my bags and loaded my car. As I was walking out the door of my mom’s house, my phone rang. It was the bank. “Mr. Brannon, unfortunately, since you don’t have a credit history, you were not
Faith is Not Blind: Seeing Leads to Believing Read More »
I learned how to grow a pineapple plant from a TikTok video. A creator on that platform teaches people how to grow food from the produce people already have in their homes. I came across his work, and I was fascinated. He made it look so simple, and I followed his instructions to the letter.
Harvest in Samaria: Understanding Evangelism as Agriculture Read More »
Have you ever met a celebrity? Like, have you ever been at your favorite Starbucks, minding your own business, when Taylor Swift comes in? I often wonder what it might be like. In movies, it usually starts with a random pedestrian shouting, “Hey look! Is that so and so?” The Gospel of John describes a
Disciples Get Close to Christ: Jesus is Not a Prima Donna Read More »