Why Jesus Spoke with AuthorityByline: Fr. Bel R San Luis, S V DManila Bulletin
“And He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes out of the boat.” It is all so different from what we should have expected; there is about it such an air of artless, homely...
Jesus has authority. He commands, he teaches, he rebukes. Altogether, this authority is “astonishing” to his observers, for he teaches, unlike “the scribes,” as one with authority. I put it in that strange way because the observation is strange. What exactly could it mean to have ...
The activity of those sent was pretty straightforward: make disciples, baptize disciples, and pass along what Jesus had taught them. All of this was to be done knowing that Jesus Himself through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit would be with them. All of this is pretty daunting. It ...
Jesus is in control, even if life feels chaotic.Remember when Jesus taught, “Don’t worry about tomorrow,” or “Come to Me heavy laden, I will give you rest.” Listen to Jesus’ response on the road, “And he said to them, “O foolish ones (stupid, sightless, shallow—What? That...
“(Saul) was now ready to be taught. The man, who is called Jesus of Nazareth, is able to speak with such earnestness that it goes deeply to the heart. Paul would have despaired and died, had not Christ again pulled him to his feet and comforted him, as he now says: ...
Deliverance, Mercy, Healing, Salvation, and the Lover of Your Soul Why the name Pomegranates and Chains? Without faith that Jesus is God’s son…salvation is through Him alone…It is impossible to please God or find the narrow path to eternity with light, love, mercy, joy, praise, fulfill...
This doctrine affords us unspeakable consolation, since we are taught thereby that nothing can befall us by chance, but by the direction of our most gracious and heavenly Father, who watches over us with a paternal care. It’s this control, this providence that God exercises over the world ...
I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. Why do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard Me what I said to them. Indeed they know what I said.” (John 19: 20 – 21) FAITHFUL THOUGHTS After being arrested, ...
and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”(James 4:1-10). Jesus told the Roman Soldiers. “And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do...