Theophobia

When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified. Matthew 17:6 NASB Terrified – We live in a visual world. Tele-transportation of visual images has altered the face of our reality. In fact, even what used to be ordinary audio communication has now been converted into visual display of…

Fishers of Men

… And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men.” Luke 5:10 NASB Do not fear – How many times have you heard someone refer to this verse as the basis of evangelism? “If you follow Jesus, you will be a fisher of men.” Perhaps that’s true, but…

Unforgivable

But the woman fearing and trembling, aware of what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him, and told Him the whole truth.  Mark 5:33 NASB Fearing and trembling – What is the relationship between sin and healing?  That question plays a significant role in the gospel accounts.  The disciples voice their opinion…