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Sorrowful Woman of Faith Introduction How quickly are we to judge the people around us based on their worst moments? In a world obsessed with keeping up appearances, it is easy to get caught up in trying to look good for others—even if it means looking down on someone else. But true faith isn’t about…
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Word of Glimmering Hope Introduction Our culture is obsessed with the flawless hero—the knight in shining armor riding into the sunset, or the comic book superhero who always knows exactly what to do. Because we are bombarded by these perfect fictional figures on our screens, we often try to force biblical figures into the same…
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Mercy and Grace Given Introduction: Lost in Confusion Oftentimes, we find ourselves caught between two realities—walking in the light, only to unexpectedly collide with overwhelming grief, confusion, or hopelessness. In the midst of this, we can feel completely overwhelmed by today’s noise and chaos. Expectations set by friends, family, and work can become unbearable. It…
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The Authority of the Word Introduction: The Authority of the Word As I continue to explore the Gospel of Luke, I find myself diving deep into the cultural “why,” the historical “what,” and the logistical “where, when, and how” behind these narratives. My goal is to present the Word with the depth it deserves—not to…
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Blessings vs Woes The Sabbath Controversies One Sabbath, Jesus was going through the grainfields, and his disciples began to pick some heads of grain, rub them in their hands and eat the kernels. 2 Some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” Mosaic regulations allow Israelites to “eat…
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Ministry of Christ Jesus Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit and Heals Many 31 Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath, he taught the people. 32 They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority. Capernaum. Situated on the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum was larger than…
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The 40 Days of Preparation and the Price of Revelation” Introduction Matthew’s view and temptation are similar, but the approach is different from that of Luke. The differences are not “mistakes” but reflect the specific theological themes each author wanted to emphasize for their audience. Distinguishing the Narratives: Luke vs. Matthew While both Matthew and…
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John the Baptist Introduction Luke’s Gospel is shaped by a unique dual perspective: the meticulous mind of a historian and the compassionate heart of a healer. His writing seamlessly blends scholarly precision with deep empathy. While Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record the ministry of John the Baptist, their distinct priorities reveal different facets of…
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The Two: In and Out Introduction: The Root of the Conflict This study begins a series examining the “In and Out” of the human spiritual condition. We will look closely at the root and the very heart of faith, beginning with the account of Cain and Abel. It is vital to realize that “the two”…
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The Early Years of Christ To understand the beauty of the Lucan narrative, we must first look at the man behind the pen. Luke occupies a unique space in the New Testament, offering a perspective that bridges the gap between the faith’s Jewish roots and its universal reach. The Physician’s Purpose: Why Write? “Many have…
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A Letter from Tomas: To my fellow sojourners on The-Way.blog, I want to pose a question that has been weighing on my heart: If the Old Testament is a perfect mirror of the New, what does that tell us about the arrival of our Savior? When we look at the “Moedim”—the appointed feasts of the…
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The Power of Twos: The Mirror, The Spirit, and The Sisters We often find ourselves caught between two worlds: the one we carefully groom for the public eye and the one that breathes quietly behind our ribs. I felt this tension recently in the simple chair of a barbershop. Before me were two women—two distinct…