PastorCraigBailey

A new week has arrived. The Sabbath is over. Traveling is permitted. After a time of intense praying, Jesus informs the disciples that it's time for this ministry to move!

Jesus is teaching in the synagogue when a demonic spirit interrupts Him. He casts out the demon, showing His complete authority over them.

Jesus reads from Isaiah at His home synagogue in Nazareth and announces the fulfillment of the scripture in Him. The reaction is no surprise to Christ.

This week as Americans were being distracted by everything imaginable, the Beast of Daniel 7 and Revelation 13 continued to grow stronger. A coalition of nations exists today that's bigger than any empire in history, and it continues to grow. With almost five billion people and the world's largest nuclear arsenal, who could make war against this beast?

A royal official comes to Jesus with a plea for the healing of his son, who is ill at Capernaum. Christ shows the limitless power of His authority by healing the boy with a spoken word.

All four gospels tell how Jesus began His ministry in Galilee after John was imprisoned. The central theme of His preaching? Repent and believe the good news!

Jesus breaks the wonderful news that He is the Messiah to a brand new acquaintance, a troubled Samaritan woman.

In Samaria Jesus waits by Jacob's Well as the disciples go to buy food. An unsuspecting woman arrives to draw water, not realizing she will encounter the Messiah.

John 3 closes with another commentary on the message Jesus first gave to Nicodemus. It's a summary of God's mission and purpose through the Son, Jesus Christ. And, it holds for us the greatest promise - eternal life for those who believe.

For a short time the ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus are both operating around Judea. But John makes it plain that his purpose is not to build a personal kingdom but to point people to the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Jesus begins His ministry at Jerusalem during Passover. He's already making waves ripple through the culture, and one of the key leaders, Nicodemus, shows up at night to interview the supposed Messiah.

Idenified by John the Baptist as the Lamb of God, Jesus begins His ministry during the Passover in Jerusalem. His first official act is to expose the corruption of the current religious system by cleansing the Temple.

John outlines the life of Christ with seven signs that prove Jesus is the Messiah. The first of these takes place at a wedding in Cana of Galilee.

John the Baptist continues to point to Jesus as the Messiah. Some of his own disciples now start following Jesus. And, even in the first calls of discipleship, Jesus begins to change their lives.

After the first presidential debate, Democrats are scrambling to find a candidate to replace Joe Biden. How do the nations of the world look at this situation? With war already raging in Europe and the Middle East, could the next few months be pivotal for the future of the world?

The religious leaders send a search committee out to question John the Baptist. In his answer he not only identifies himself, but he points to Jesus as the promised Messiah.

Mark tells us that Jesus was tempted in the wilderness by Satan. But Matthew and Luke give us the details that point to some principles to help us resist Satan as Jesus did.

John continues his ministry by pointing to Jesus as the Messiah. He has the privilege of baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River to initiate his ministry.

John was a powerful preacher and he didn't mince words when it came to his preaching.

The synoptic gospels all paint the picture of John the Baptist in vivid detail. They gave great attention to the fact that his ministry was a fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy of the forerunner.

In the only account we have of Christ's childhood, we see an amazing twelve year old interacting with the religious leaders of the day.

Herod is enraged when he realizes he has been outsmarted by the Magi. He calls for the massacre of all boys two years of age and under in and around Bethlehem.

The visit of the Magi has alerted Herod of the birth of Jesus. But God has warned Joseph of the impending danger, even providing resources for the escape in the gifts of the wise men.

The Magi arrive confirming the birth of the Messiah. The dates and timing of these events are recorded for us in the heavens. Visit bethlehemstar.com for the fascinating story.

Christ is born, but now Mary and Joseph have to get back to the task of living as new parents. For this young Jewish couple, that starts with a circumcision and dedication.