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MATTHEW CHAPTER 9 Jesus heals in his own town 9:1-2 – So Jesus re-embarked on the boat, crossed the lake, and came to his own town. Immediately some people arrived bringing him a paralytic lying flat on his bed. When Jesus saw the faith of those who brought him he said to the paralytic, “Cheer up, my… Read more

LUKE CHAPTER 5 Simon, James and John become Jesus’ followers 5:1-3 – One day the people were crowding closely round Jesus to hear God’s message, as he stood on the shore of Lake Gennesaret. Jesus noticed two boats drawn up on the beach, for the fishermen had left them there while they were cleaning their… Read more

MATTHEW CHAPTER 8Jesus shows his mastery over the forces of nature 8:23-25 – Then he went aboard the boat, and his disciples followed him. Before long a terrific storm sprang up and the boat was awash with the waves. Jesus was sleeping soundly and the disciples went forward and woke him up. “Lord, save us!” they… Read more

Jesus brings a dead youth back to life 7:11-13 – Not long afterwards, Jesus went into a town called Nain, accompanied by his disciples and a large crowd. As they approached the city gate, it happened that some people were carrying out a dead man, the only son of his widowed mother. The usual crowd of… Read more

MATTHEW CHAPTER 8 A Roman centurion’s extraordinary faith in Jesus8:5-13 – Then as he was coming into Capernaum a centurion approached. “Sir,” he implored him, “my servant is in bed at home paralysed and in dreadful pain.” 8:7 – “I will come and heal him,” said Jesus to him. 8:8-9 – “Sir,” replied the centurion, “I’m not… Read more

JOHN CHAPTER 6 Jesus shows his power over material things 6:1-6 – After this Jesus crossed the Lake of Galilee (or Lake Tiberias), and a great crowd followed him because they had seen signs which he gave in his dealings with the sick. But Jesus went up the hillside and sat down there with his disciples.… Read more

MARK CHAPTER 1Jesus begins teaching in the synagogue at Capernaum and casts out an unclean spirit. 1:21-24 – They arrived at Capernaum, and on the Sabbath day Jesus walked straight into the synagogue and began teaching. They were amazed at his way of teaching, for he taught with the ring of authority – quite unlike the scribes. All… Read more

MATTHEW CHAPTER 8 Jesus cures leprosy, and heals many other people Read more

John 5:1-15. 5:1-6 – Some time later came one of the Jewish feast-days and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. There is in Jerusalem near the sheep-gate a pool surrounded by five arches, which has the Hebrew name of Bethzatha (the Pool of Bethesda). Under these arches a great many sick people were in the habit of… Read more

Jesus, in Cana again, heals in response to faith The Gospel of John, Chapter 4 4:43-47 – After the two days were over, Jesus left and went away to Galilee. (For Jesus himself testified that a prophet enjoys no honour in his own country.) And on his arrival the people received him with open arms. For… Read more

2:1 – Two days later there was a wedding in the Galilean village of Cana. 2:2-3 – Jesus’ mother was there and he and his disciples were invited to the festivities. Then it happened that the supply of wine gave out, and Jesus’ mother told him, “They have no more wine.” 2:4 – “Is that your… Read more