About this episode
This episode discusses Jesus' rejection in his own city while being embraced by those in need of healing.
Chapter 10 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God or Ghost? - Jesus is rejected in his own city but embraced by the blind, mute, and hurting. The story of Jesus picks up with people desperately seeking him for healing and help, yet in his own country he is rejected and has to flee for his life. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 14:29, And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Pray.com
Guest: Dr. Tony Evans
Topics covered
- Jesus
- healing
- rejection
- faith
- prayer
Keywords
- Jesus
- healing
- rejection
- prayer
- Gospels
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Heroes in the Bible
Places: his own city, his own country
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