Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?” Now a herd of many pigs was feeding at some distance from them. And the demons...

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Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and...

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Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and...

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Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.”” Matthew 8:16-17 ESV OBSERVATION: That evening, at the end of the sabbath, people brought others who were in dire need. He healed or...

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Scripture – Observation – Application – Prayer SCRIPTURE: “And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.” Matthew 8:14-15 ESV OBSERVATION: Many seem to focus more on the fact that Peter was married in this text than what the text tells us. Yes, Jesus did not condemn marriage for his apostles, so ministers can be...

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