Journey to Wholeness
In Herod’s Perplexity, rumors of Jesus as John, Elijah, or an ancient prophet fueled Herod’s fearful curiosity about the divine presence he could not destroy.… Read the rest
Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God.… Read the rest
“Then to what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another,
‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance.… Read the rest
Herod was the one who had John arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. … Read the rest
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist.… Read the rest
Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.… Read the rest
The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?”… Read the rest
The courage of John the Baptist boldly confronted Herod’s sin, choosing truth over life itself.
… Read the restKing Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” Others
Discover the joy of the new wine of the bridegroom: Christ brings fresh grace that old forms cannot contain.… Read the rest
Discover the profound union of the Lamb and the Dove in Christ’s revelation as Son of God.
… Read the restThe next day John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.