1 00:00:00,640 --> 00:00:03,960 Speaker 1: And he said come. And when Peter was come down 2 00:00:04,040 --> 00:00:07,040 Speaker 1: out of the ship, he walked on the water to 3 00:00:07,120 --> 00:00:14,840 Speaker 1: go to Jesus. Matthew fourteen twenty nine. Multiply whatever touches 4 00:00:14,920 --> 00:00:19,360 Speaker 1: my hand, Lord, as I give to serve the lives 5 00:00:19,400 --> 00:00:22,959 Speaker 1: of others, like the little boy in Matthew fourteen and 6 00:00:23,079 --> 00:00:26,800 Speaker 1: John six one through ten. I thank you Jesus, because 7 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:31,200 Speaker 1: you can take little in my hand and make it grand. 8 00:00:32,960 --> 00:00:36,760 Speaker 1: As I continually step out in faith, meet me at 9 00:00:36,760 --> 00:00:40,440 Speaker 1: the place of my obedience. Then take whatever gifting and 10 00:00:40,479 --> 00:00:45,199 Speaker 1: ability I have and reproduce it and replicate it in 11 00:00:45,280 --> 00:00:48,800 Speaker 1: such a way that thousands and millions of your children 12 00:00:49,159 --> 00:00:54,280 Speaker 1: can be blessed. But don't stop with that miracle. As 13 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:58,360 Speaker 1: I continue to listen to your word, allow me to 14 00:00:58,560 --> 00:01:02,680 Speaker 1: walk on and over situations in my life that should 15 00:01:02,720 --> 00:01:08,320 Speaker 1: cause me to sink. I declare that my focus will 16 00:01:08,360 --> 00:01:13,680 Speaker 1: remain steadfast on you, Jesus. I declare that I will 17 00:01:13,720 --> 00:01:16,120 Speaker 1: not lose sight of who it is that has called 18 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:21,280 Speaker 1: me out into the deep waters of purpose. I decree 19 00:01:21,800 --> 00:01:25,640 Speaker 1: that I am a water walker, filled with the anointing 20 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:30,600 Speaker 1: to multiply everything that touches my life, and I am 21 00:01:30,640 --> 00:01:36,040 Speaker 1: not afraid to speak this truth over my life in Jesus' name. 22 00:01:38,160 --> 00:01:38,560 Speaker 2: Amen. 23 00:01:39,920 --> 00:01:43,880 Speaker 1: Stay tuned to immerse yourself in the Greatest Stories Ever Told. 24 00:01:44,240 --> 00:01:47,720 Speaker 1: From pray dot COM's podcast Heroes in the Bible. 25 00:01:49,800 --> 00:01:52,640 Speaker 3: Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evans, your host for Heroes in 26 00:01:52,680 --> 00:01:56,520 Speaker 3: the Bible Jesus. If you've enjoyed this podcast so far, 27 00:01:56,720 --> 00:01:59,360 Speaker 3: please share it with your family and friends so they 28 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:02,559 Speaker 3: can know Jesus Christ in a personal way, because knowing 29 00:02:02,680 --> 00:02:06,400 Speaker 3: Jesus is the key to understanding the Bible. Welcome to 30 00:02:06,440 --> 00:02:09,120 Speaker 3: the greatest story ever told. It is a story of 31 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:11,920 Speaker 3: a shepherd's heart for his sheep, a father's love for 32 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:15,560 Speaker 3: his children, and a hero's triumph over death and darkness. 33 00:02:16,280 --> 00:02:18,360 Speaker 3: This is a story that continues to shape and mold 34 00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:21,280 Speaker 3: the world around us, bringing the divine heart of God 35 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:24,880 Speaker 3: right into the hearts of you and me. This episode 36 00:02:25,000 --> 00:02:27,160 Speaker 3: is about faith and what God is able to do 37 00:02:27,200 --> 00:02:32,800 Speaker 3: with just one small step. People who are desperate, sick, blind, hungry, 38 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:35,960 Speaker 3: and sinking will all meet Jesus in a profound way. 39 00:02:36,360 --> 00:02:39,360 Speaker 3: Each of them have small yet significant acts of faith 40 00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:43,320 Speaker 3: that produce wonders. Episode ten is special in the way 41 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:47,639 Speaker 3: it compacts the greatest of Jesus in just one episode, 42 00:02:47,840 --> 00:02:49,840 Speaker 3: you and I will get to experience the highs and 43 00:02:49,880 --> 00:02:54,080 Speaker 3: loads of death, sickness, life, and healing. Each moment in 44 00:02:54,120 --> 00:02:57,079 Speaker 3: this story will highlight the magnificence of Christ in a 45 00:02:57,200 --> 00:03:00,799 Speaker 3: unique way. Take it all in and let yourself sit 46 00:03:01,000 --> 00:03:04,400 Speaker 3: in awe of our God. This episode will begin with 47 00:03:04,480 --> 00:03:07,920 Speaker 3: a unique prelude. We will revisit John the Baptist for 48 00:03:07,960 --> 00:03:10,120 Speaker 3: the last time as he sits in a cell of 49 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:13,120 Speaker 3: waiting death. His time in prison and the thoughts that 50 00:03:13,160 --> 00:03:16,520 Speaker 3: swirl around his head before his final breath remind us 51 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:19,600 Speaker 3: that even in death we can sigh a Hallelujah to 52 00:03:19,680 --> 00:03:23,639 Speaker 3: our King. This life does not promise us comfort. Following 53 00:03:23,760 --> 00:03:26,320 Speaker 3: Jesus does not mean life will be filled with bliss 54 00:03:26,360 --> 00:03:31,760 Speaker 3: and prosperity. However, what is promised in Jesus is purpose, glory, 55 00:03:31,880 --> 00:03:34,680 Speaker 3: and heaven. My prayer for you in this episode is 56 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:37,080 Speaker 3: that you would stand in awe of God and know 57 00:03:37,200 --> 00:03:39,240 Speaker 3: that even in the worst of times, He can show 58 00:03:39,280 --> 00:03:42,200 Speaker 3: you his glory. I pray that your faith would be 59 00:03:42,200 --> 00:03:45,440 Speaker 3: strengthened and you two can learn to pursue God like 60 00:03:45,480 --> 00:03:48,400 Speaker 3: the characters in this story. Let us begin with my 61 00:03:48,480 --> 00:03:54,240 Speaker 3: favorite episode yet, Episode ten, God or Ghost. 62 00:04:00,160 --> 00:04:04,200 Speaker 2: Pralud to chapter ten. John could hear the faint sound 63 00:04:04,280 --> 00:04:08,560 Speaker 2: of music echoing through the dungeons. Always a slight scent 64 00:04:08,600 --> 00:04:12,240 Speaker 2: of cooked meat wafted its way through cracks in the walls. 65 00:04:12,760 --> 00:04:16,279 Speaker 2: Herod was throwing another party, and John didn't know it yet, 66 00:04:16,760 --> 00:04:20,440 Speaker 2: but he was about to be the honored guest. Herod 67 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:23,920 Speaker 2: had arrested John for speaking out against him. He had 68 00:04:23,920 --> 00:04:27,400 Speaker 2: taken his brother's wife as his own. John, being a 69 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:31,440 Speaker 2: man to proclaim repentance, did not spare the rich and powerful. 70 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:35,480 Speaker 2: He called Herod to repentance and urged him to turn 71 00:04:35,480 --> 00:04:40,240 Speaker 2: from his ways back to God. John's fane had magnified 72 00:04:40,279 --> 00:04:43,960 Speaker 2: his message and shamed Herod and his new wife. Herodius. 73 00:04:44,760 --> 00:04:49,080 Speaker 2: Out of anger, Herod captured John to silence him. Even 74 00:04:49,120 --> 00:04:53,520 Speaker 2: though John was captured, Herod still feared him. John was 75 00:04:53,560 --> 00:04:56,080 Speaker 2: a man of God, and a popular one at that. 76 00:04:57,120 --> 00:05:03,320 Speaker 2: One false move and Herod may find riots outside his home. However, Herodius, 77 00:05:03,760 --> 00:05:08,640 Speaker 2: Herod's stolen wife teemed with hatred against him. She wanted 78 00:05:08,640 --> 00:05:12,039 Speaker 2: his head rolling off his shoulders. She wanted him han 79 00:05:12,279 --> 00:05:16,200 Speaker 2: from his own entrails. As long as John the Baptist lived, 80 00:05:16,720 --> 00:05:21,919 Speaker 2: so did her shame. It was Herod's birthday, and the 81 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:26,640 Speaker 2: palace was filled with drunken generals and city officials. Wine 82 00:05:26,680 --> 00:05:30,000 Speaker 2: flowed like a river through the hallways, and Herod slowly 83 00:05:30,040 --> 00:05:35,440 Speaker 2: lost grip of his wits. Herodias watched Herod bumble around drunk. 84 00:05:35,760 --> 00:05:38,520 Speaker 2: Sitting on his throne. She knew that he was in 85 00:05:38,600 --> 00:05:44,280 Speaker 2: prime condition to be manipulated. Herodias gestured for her daughter. 86 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:48,120 Speaker 4: To come forth, you see Herod over there. She whispered 87 00:05:48,360 --> 00:05:49,880 Speaker 4: that drunken fool. 88 00:05:49,560 --> 00:05:52,200 Speaker 1: Would do anything for you if you gave him something 89 00:05:52,279 --> 00:05:53,320 Speaker 1: pretty to look at. 90 00:05:54,120 --> 00:05:57,160 Speaker 4: Go my darling and fetch me a favor. 91 00:05:57,640 --> 00:06:00,800 Speaker 2: The woman and her daughter looked at one another slyly. 92 00:06:01,760 --> 00:06:05,160 Speaker 2: Herrodius's daughter was a beautiful young woman and sought after 93 00:06:05,200 --> 00:06:09,320 Speaker 2: by many men in the city. She sontered loudly with 94 00:06:09,400 --> 00:06:13,839 Speaker 2: the main hall, where Herod and his friends stray. She 95 00:06:13,960 --> 00:06:19,120 Speaker 2: moved sensually towards Herod, erotic music haunting in the background. 96 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:23,080 Speaker 2: Herod followed her hips. As they moved to the music. 97 00:06:23,880 --> 00:06:27,080 Speaker 2: She came in close to him, still swaying to the instruments. 98 00:06:27,520 --> 00:06:30,640 Speaker 2: Her lips came close to his ears as she danced 99 00:06:30,680 --> 00:06:34,080 Speaker 2: close to him. Then she pulled away, allowing the entire 100 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:37,520 Speaker 2: room to watch her move. Herod and every one of 101 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:42,919 Speaker 2: his men were mesmerized and aroused. Dull of thinking, Herod 102 00:06:42,960 --> 00:06:47,760 Speaker 2: blurted out, after me anything, His words slurred and his 103 00:06:47,839 --> 00:06:51,360 Speaker 2: cheeks blushed. He stood to his feet, unable to get 104 00:06:51,360 --> 00:06:55,279 Speaker 2: a good balance. He slumped back into his chair, laughing, 105 00:06:55,920 --> 00:06:59,680 Speaker 2: Come here, girl, he said. The girl looked back where 106 00:06:59,680 --> 00:07:03,640 Speaker 2: her mind was watching. She walked up to him Harrod 107 00:07:03,720 --> 00:07:07,719 Speaker 2: drew her in close. Ask me anything, and I will 108 00:07:08,200 --> 00:07:13,200 Speaker 2: do it. I will give you up to half my kingdom. 109 00:07:14,160 --> 00:07:16,960 Speaker 2: The girl looked back to her mother. The two of 110 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:20,600 Speaker 2: them smiled. She giggled and tugged on a tuft of 111 00:07:20,640 --> 00:07:23,920 Speaker 2: Herod's beard. She drew her lips in close to his 112 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:25,920 Speaker 2: ear and whispered. 113 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:28,200 Speaker 5: There is one thing you could give me. 114 00:07:28,760 --> 00:07:33,600 Speaker 2: Herod's eyes closed. He smiled, nodding for her to continue. 115 00:07:34,080 --> 00:07:36,360 Speaker 4: I want the head of your special prisoner. 116 00:07:37,080 --> 00:07:40,160 Speaker 2: She said, with malice in her seductive voice. 117 00:07:40,920 --> 00:07:43,480 Speaker 4: Give me the head of John the Baptist. 118 00:07:44,520 --> 00:07:48,480 Speaker 2: Herod's eyes widened at the request. Her words sobered him. 119 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:52,280 Speaker 2: He had promised her anything in the company of his generals. 120 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:56,040 Speaker 2: He was unable to go back on his word. Herod 121 00:07:56,080 --> 00:08:00,920 Speaker 2: nodded to the captain of his guard. John's cell doors 122 00:08:00,960 --> 00:08:05,320 Speaker 2: slammed open. Blinding light burst through. He looked up to 123 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:08,520 Speaker 2: see four guards standing at the entrance with a bag 124 00:08:08,960 --> 00:08:14,200 Speaker 2: of platter and an axe. He sighed deeply. He had 125 00:08:14,240 --> 00:08:17,640 Speaker 2: thought about this moment for quite some time. He knew 126 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:20,880 Speaker 2: his end was near. He stood to his feet and 127 00:08:20,960 --> 00:08:24,520 Speaker 2: walked towards them. They bound him and drug him out 128 00:08:24,560 --> 00:08:27,680 Speaker 2: to the back of the palace. John's head was shoved 129 00:08:27,760 --> 00:08:31,640 Speaker 2: under the cold stone table. He thought of his words 130 00:08:31,680 --> 00:08:34,720 Speaker 2: to the disciples that one morning on the shore. 131 00:08:34,600 --> 00:08:38,199 Speaker 4: He must increase, but I must decrease. 132 00:08:38,800 --> 00:08:41,800 Speaker 2: John shook his head, laughing at where he was now. 133 00:08:42,720 --> 00:08:45,080 Speaker 2: There was no way to decrease more than what he 134 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:50,600 Speaker 2: was about to do. John smiled, closed his eyes, and 135 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:55,120 Speaker 2: allowed the axe to call on his neck. John's head 136 00:08:55,200 --> 00:08:59,040 Speaker 2: was handed to Herodius on a silver platter. She had 137 00:08:59,040 --> 00:09:02,320 Speaker 2: had her revenge, Yet the glory of John the Baptist 138 00:09:02,559 --> 00:09:07,080 Speaker 2: could not be severed. His words, legacy, and memory was 139 00:09:07,120 --> 00:09:10,920 Speaker 2: tied up in the person of Jesus. Her petty plan 140 00:09:11,040 --> 00:09:15,040 Speaker 2: to rid herself of shame fell flat. The next day 141 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:18,400 Speaker 2: after relishing in her vengeance, she would feel the same 142 00:09:18,480 --> 00:09:23,640 Speaker 2: pain and the same shame herod and Herodius had used 143 00:09:23,720 --> 00:09:28,320 Speaker 2: their power to serve their own flesh. Every debased and 144 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:32,480 Speaker 2: demented desire they had, they followed blindly. They did not 145 00:09:32,600 --> 00:09:36,880 Speaker 2: truly understand how power was to be wielded. They did 146 00:09:36,880 --> 00:09:40,280 Speaker 2: not understand that the true mark of power was how 147 00:09:40,360 --> 00:09:50,320 Speaker 2: it's used to bless the vulnerable. Chapter ten, God or Ghost. 148 00:09:50,920 --> 00:09:53,439 Speaker 2: Jesus stamped off the boat on to the sandy shore. 149 00:09:54,320 --> 00:09:57,480 Speaker 2: The tide was slowly rising and falling, and the morning 150 00:09:57,520 --> 00:10:02,880 Speaker 2: fog lazily slid across the water. Jesus breathed in deeply 151 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:05,800 Speaker 2: and walked a few yards away to seek time with 152 00:10:05,880 --> 00:10:10,280 Speaker 2: his father. The other disciples were fast asleep in the boat. 153 00:10:11,240 --> 00:10:14,000 Speaker 2: It had been a trying morning, from enduring a storm 154 00:10:14,240 --> 00:10:18,120 Speaker 2: to surviving the attack of a legion of demons. However, 155 00:10:18,440 --> 00:10:22,800 Speaker 2: in every single moment, Jesus was teaching them to have faith. 156 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:27,760 Speaker 2: Every moment spent with Jesus was a moment purposely pursuing 157 00:10:27,800 --> 00:10:33,040 Speaker 2: the kingdom of heaven. The storm had been treacherous, yet 158 00:10:33,040 --> 00:10:36,560 Speaker 2: there were greater things they would need to endure. The 159 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:40,480 Speaker 2: demoniac was frightening, yet there would be greater things than 160 00:10:40,559 --> 00:10:45,040 Speaker 2: demons to fear. Jesus prayed, and as he arose to 161 00:10:45,080 --> 00:10:47,959 Speaker 2: walk back to the boat, he saw a large crowd 162 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:51,480 Speaker 2: forming in the distance. Can't we rest for just one moment, 163 00:10:51,880 --> 00:10:54,640 Speaker 2: Nathaniel said, groggily, getting out of the boat. 164 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:56,520 Speaker 4: These crowds are relentless. 165 00:10:57,000 --> 00:11:00,000 Speaker 2: The other disciples groaned and agreed as they got them 166 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:03,880 Speaker 2: themselves out of the boat. Jesus simply smiled and looked 167 00:11:03,880 --> 00:11:07,120 Speaker 2: to the large wave of people descending towards the shore. 168 00:11:08,240 --> 00:11:11,920 Speaker 2: Jesus turned his gaze towards the rising sun breaking through 169 00:11:11,920 --> 00:11:15,560 Speaker 2: the fog. The people were drawn to him because up 170 00:11:15,640 --> 00:11:19,200 Speaker 2: until now there had never been anyone who had displayed 171 00:11:19,240 --> 00:11:24,160 Speaker 2: so much power with so much love. Everybody wanted a 172 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:27,560 Speaker 2: glimpse of Jesus so they might be filled with hope 173 00:11:27,760 --> 00:11:32,240 Speaker 2: and enlivened in their faith. Jesus was greeting the crowds 174 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:35,800 Speaker 2: when Jyros, one of the rulers of the synagogue, wrestled 175 00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:38,680 Speaker 2: his way to the front Jesus. He yelled as people 176 00:11:38,720 --> 00:11:39,680 Speaker 2: bumped into him. 177 00:11:39,720 --> 00:11:41,400 Speaker 5: I must speak with Jesus. 178 00:11:41,760 --> 00:11:44,960 Speaker 2: He was not the only one who desired to see Jesus, however, 179 00:11:45,240 --> 00:11:49,000 Speaker 2: he was the most determined. Jyros drove his legs into 180 00:11:49,000 --> 00:11:52,880 Speaker 2: the ground and marched through the crowd. Jesus, please, do 181 00:11:52,920 --> 00:11:55,920 Speaker 2: you hear me? He yelled. He looked up towards the 182 00:11:55,920 --> 00:11:58,480 Speaker 2: middle of the crowd where Jesus was. Then he was 183 00:11:58,480 --> 00:12:02,480 Speaker 2: whacked by someone's elbow and thrown to the ground. Gyros 184 00:12:02,559 --> 00:12:05,920 Speaker 2: lay in the dirt, disoriented. He opened his eyes to 185 00:12:05,960 --> 00:12:10,080 Speaker 2: find Jesus's hand extended in front of him. His smile 186 00:12:10,240 --> 00:12:14,760 Speaker 2: was warm and understanding. Gyros took his hand and rose 187 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:19,120 Speaker 2: to his feet. Jesus, my little daughter is sick and dying. 188 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:22,679 Speaker 3: Please, if you would just lay your hands on her, 189 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:24,839 Speaker 3: I'm sure she would be made well. 190 00:12:25,360 --> 00:12:31,760 Speaker 2: Gyros implored. Lead the way, Jesus said, gesturing forward. Gyros nodded, 191 00:12:31,920 --> 00:12:34,000 Speaker 2: and the two of them weaved through the crowds, with 192 00:12:34,120 --> 00:12:37,880 Speaker 2: the disciples clearing away in front of them. The crowd 193 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:42,000 Speaker 2: was relentlessly grabbing at Jesus. It took everything for Simon 194 00:12:42,040 --> 00:12:45,480 Speaker 2: Peter to not clear a path with his sword. The 195 00:12:45,520 --> 00:12:49,560 Speaker 2: people were thrashing and chopping like a great sea. As 196 00:12:49,559 --> 00:12:52,640 Speaker 2: the crowd pressed into Jesus, there was a small figure 197 00:12:52,800 --> 00:12:55,960 Speaker 2: in the corner. It was a woman following the crowd. 198 00:12:56,800 --> 00:13:00,880 Speaker 2: She was young, no older than thirty. She hunched over, 199 00:13:01,200 --> 00:13:04,199 Speaker 2: grabbing at her stomach as she limped through the large throng. 200 00:13:05,280 --> 00:13:10,640 Speaker 2: She could barely stand, constantly keegling over in pain. Sleepless 201 00:13:10,720 --> 00:13:14,960 Speaker 2: nights revealed themselves under her eyes. She was a woman 202 00:13:15,200 --> 00:13:19,840 Speaker 2: acquainted with suffering. For twelve years, she had been afflicted 203 00:13:19,880 --> 00:13:23,520 Speaker 2: with a discharge of blood day and night. She would 204 00:13:23,559 --> 00:13:26,840 Speaker 2: fight for the will to live. As each day came 205 00:13:27,200 --> 00:13:32,240 Speaker 2: and went, her hope diminished until she heard about Jesus. 206 00:13:33,160 --> 00:13:36,040 Speaker 2: First she heard he restored a lame man by the 207 00:13:36,040 --> 00:13:40,040 Speaker 2: pools of Bethesda. She too was there, praying to be healed. 208 00:13:40,600 --> 00:13:43,480 Speaker 2: She waited by the water for hours, splashing at it 209 00:13:43,520 --> 00:13:47,800 Speaker 2: in frustration. Her tears must have filled up half those pools. 210 00:13:48,440 --> 00:13:51,600 Speaker 2: Then she heard he had healed a leper. There were 211 00:13:51,640 --> 00:13:54,440 Speaker 2: eye witnesses of the man's limbs growing back as soon 212 00:13:54,480 --> 00:13:58,520 Speaker 2: as Jesus touched him. She began to wonder if Jesus 213 00:13:58,559 --> 00:14:02,839 Speaker 2: could ever heal her who Then there were whispers from 214 00:14:02,920 --> 00:14:06,600 Speaker 2: name she had heard, rumors of a man once dead 215 00:14:07,040 --> 00:14:10,800 Speaker 2: brought back to life. That was when she knew Jesus 216 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:14,760 Speaker 2: was more than just a mysterious wanderer with tricks. He 217 00:14:14,800 --> 00:14:20,600 Speaker 2: had power, true power. She could see Jesus's back as 218 00:14:20,600 --> 00:14:23,560 Speaker 2: she crawled through the throng of people. He was there, 219 00:14:24,080 --> 00:14:27,360 Speaker 2: he was real. Her tired eyes widened and she picked 220 00:14:27,440 --> 00:14:30,720 Speaker 2: up her pace. Her crawling turned into a run, and 221 00:14:30,920 --> 00:14:33,320 Speaker 2: just as she thought she was close, a member in 222 00:14:33,360 --> 00:14:36,120 Speaker 2: the crowd kicked her to the ground. Trying to get 223 00:14:36,160 --> 00:14:40,600 Speaker 2: to Jesus. The woman cried out in pain. The sounds 224 00:14:40,600 --> 00:14:44,960 Speaker 2: of the people drowned out her screams. Tears streamed down 225 00:14:45,000 --> 00:14:48,400 Speaker 2: her face as she lay on the floor. People stepped 226 00:14:48,440 --> 00:14:50,520 Speaker 2: over her as they made their way to the center. 227 00:14:51,680 --> 00:14:54,520 Speaker 2: She picked herself up to her hands and knees, only 228 00:14:54,560 --> 00:14:57,280 Speaker 2: to get kneed in the jaw by another unaware member 229 00:14:57,360 --> 00:15:01,240 Speaker 2: of the crowd. She fell fake burst into the dirt, 230 00:15:01,760 --> 00:15:05,840 Speaker 2: blood filling up in her mouth. Her breathing was staggered 231 00:15:05,960 --> 00:15:09,560 Speaker 2: and heavy. The pain in her abdomen twisted at her 232 00:15:09,920 --> 00:15:13,240 Speaker 2: like a rusty blade. She looked up to see the 233 00:15:13,280 --> 00:15:15,720 Speaker 2: stampede of people surrounding Jesus. 234 00:15:17,440 --> 00:15:20,400 Speaker 5: They don't need him like I need him. 235 00:15:20,040 --> 00:15:21,160 Speaker 2: She thought to herself. 236 00:15:21,600 --> 00:15:24,320 Speaker 4: If I can just touch the corner of his robe, 237 00:15:24,440 --> 00:15:28,680 Speaker 4: I know I will be healed. That's all it will take. 238 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:33,960 Speaker 2: The woman picked herself up, holding her side tightly. She 239 00:15:34,040 --> 00:15:36,800 Speaker 2: winced in pain, but continued to hobble forward. 240 00:15:37,320 --> 00:15:40,840 Speaker 5: All I need is to be near him, she thought, 241 00:15:41,000 --> 00:15:43,880 Speaker 5: just one small glimpse. 242 00:15:44,760 --> 00:15:47,440 Speaker 2: She came closer to the center of the crowd, being 243 00:15:47,440 --> 00:15:52,160 Speaker 2: shoved in every direction, she kept her gaze fixed on Jesus. 244 00:15:53,080 --> 00:15:55,080 Speaker 2: She did not take her eyes off him. 245 00:15:55,880 --> 00:15:57,280 Speaker 4: Whatever it takes. 246 00:15:57,320 --> 00:16:01,080 Speaker 2: She whispered to herself. She could field drops of blood 247 00:16:01,360 --> 00:16:06,160 Speaker 2: running down her garments. It was beginning again. She felt 248 00:16:06,160 --> 00:16:09,400 Speaker 2: the warm blood drip down her leg, leaving a trail 249 00:16:09,480 --> 00:16:12,800 Speaker 2: behind her. For twelve years, her ailment had been a 250 00:16:12,800 --> 00:16:17,160 Speaker 2: source of shame and anguish. It had isolated her, kept 251 00:16:17,160 --> 00:16:20,360 Speaker 2: her from marriage, and sequestered her to a life away 252 00:16:20,360 --> 00:16:24,280 Speaker 2: from the world. Now, just a few feet away from 253 00:16:24,280 --> 00:16:28,720 Speaker 2: her stood her liberation. The crowd continued to thrash like 254 00:16:28,760 --> 00:16:32,120 Speaker 2: a wave against a small vessel. Yet the woman remained 255 00:16:32,120 --> 00:16:36,400 Speaker 2: steady and on course. She drove her legs forward, pressing 256 00:16:36,440 --> 00:16:41,680 Speaker 2: through the pain. Just one touch, she said, She was 257 00:16:41,800 --> 00:16:44,840 Speaker 2: mere inches away. She could see the edge of his 258 00:16:44,920 --> 00:16:48,640 Speaker 2: garment flowing behind him. She took her arm away from 259 00:16:48,640 --> 00:16:52,880 Speaker 2: her side and reached out. The crowd was relentless, and 260 00:16:52,960 --> 00:16:55,960 Speaker 2: she could feel jabbing at her ribs. She didn't care. 261 00:16:56,280 --> 00:16:59,040 Speaker 2: She was so close, just as she was inches away 262 00:16:59,080 --> 00:17:01,800 Speaker 2: from touching him, she was kicked forward to the ground. 263 00:17:03,040 --> 00:17:06,919 Speaker 2: On her way down, she grazed the edge of Jesus's robe. 264 00:17:07,840 --> 00:17:10,800 Speaker 2: The thunder of her body hitting the floor was drowned 265 00:17:10,800 --> 00:17:14,240 Speaker 2: out by the yelling crowd. She curled up in the dust, 266 00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:18,720 Speaker 2: writhing in pain. She watched Jesus walk away with the 267 00:17:18,760 --> 00:17:23,760 Speaker 2: mob following him. Then all went dark. Who touched me? 268 00:17:24,240 --> 00:17:28,159 Speaker 2: Jesus said, turning back to one of his disciples. The 269 00:17:28,200 --> 00:17:30,240 Speaker 2: disciples looked at one another, perplexed. 270 00:17:31,040 --> 00:17:33,639 Speaker 4: Master, look at this crowd. There was an army of 271 00:17:33,760 --> 00:17:35,199 Speaker 4: people here trying to touch you. 272 00:17:35,480 --> 00:17:39,639 Speaker 2: Simon the Zealot, responded. Jesus shook his head. No, no, 273 00:17:39,800 --> 00:17:41,200 Speaker 2: this was different, he said. 274 00:17:41,760 --> 00:17:44,280 Speaker 4: This time, I felt my power go out from me. 275 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:49,880 Speaker 2: Jesus looked around. The entire crowd noticed Jesus looking for someone. However, 276 00:17:50,160 --> 00:17:52,960 Speaker 2: in a sea of faces, no one knew who Jesus 277 00:17:53,040 --> 00:17:58,080 Speaker 2: was speaking of. The woman sat up, face filled with dust. 278 00:17:58,840 --> 00:18:02,640 Speaker 2: She rubbed her eyes and looked forward. The crowd had stopped. 279 00:18:03,280 --> 00:18:06,800 Speaker 2: They were looking for some one who touched Jesus. She 280 00:18:06,880 --> 00:18:10,639 Speaker 2: heard a man yell. Her eyes widened. She felt around 281 00:18:10,640 --> 00:18:15,439 Speaker 2: her stomach. No pain, did it work? She thought. Instead 282 00:18:15,480 --> 00:18:19,000 Speaker 2: of excitement, all she felt was fear. Why were they 283 00:18:19,000 --> 00:18:21,719 Speaker 2: looking for her? What happened to Jesus? What did she 284 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:25,639 Speaker 2: do wrong? Instead of feeling a sense of elation or joy, 285 00:18:26,160 --> 00:18:29,800 Speaker 2: she felt more shame. She was fearful to come forward. 286 00:18:30,720 --> 00:18:33,560 Speaker 2: The woman stood to her feet for the first time 287 00:18:33,600 --> 00:18:37,879 Speaker 2: in twelve years. She was able to stand up straight. However, 288 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:42,560 Speaker 2: she still walked with her head helt low. She approached 289 00:18:42,600 --> 00:18:45,200 Speaker 2: the crowd and fell at the feet of Jesus. 290 00:18:45,440 --> 00:18:47,480 Speaker 4: Ah, it was me, my Lord. 291 00:18:47,840 --> 00:18:51,160 Speaker 2: Before she could say another word, she burst into tears. 292 00:18:51,800 --> 00:18:55,480 Speaker 2: Jesus looked down at her. She was so used to 293 00:18:55,560 --> 00:18:59,320 Speaker 2: being in pain that even when healed, she felt guilty. 294 00:19:00,560 --> 00:19:04,400 Speaker 2: His heart broke for her. He kneeled down to where 295 00:19:04,440 --> 00:19:09,399 Speaker 2: she was tatter. Jesus said, softly, lift up your eyes. 296 00:19:09,600 --> 00:19:13,600 Speaker 2: The woman lifted her head and peered into Jesus's eyes. 297 00:19:14,280 --> 00:19:19,160 Speaker 2: People had looked upon her with pity before. However, Jesus's 298 00:19:19,240 --> 00:19:24,040 Speaker 2: look was different, and his eyes revealed a deep knowledge 299 00:19:24,160 --> 00:19:28,040 Speaker 2: of her pain. He knew what she had endured for 300 00:19:28,119 --> 00:19:34,800 Speaker 2: twelve years. He understood replight. She breathed in deeply, Finally 301 00:19:34,880 --> 00:19:39,720 Speaker 2: able to cease crying, Jesus smiled and lifted her chin. 302 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:43,639 Speaker 4: Your faith has made you well. Go in peace and 303 00:19:43,760 --> 00:19:45,560 Speaker 4: be healed of your disease. 304 00:19:45,960 --> 00:19:48,840 Speaker 2: Before Jesus could stand to his feet, a voice yelled 305 00:19:48,880 --> 00:19:49,800 Speaker 2: from behind the crowd. 306 00:19:50,160 --> 00:19:50,680 Speaker 5: Gyrus. 307 00:19:51,080 --> 00:19:55,640 Speaker 2: He yelled, Gyrus, by God, where is Gyrius. Gyrus knew 308 00:19:55,640 --> 00:19:58,480 Speaker 2: the sound of that voice. It was Simeon, a man 309 00:19:58,520 --> 00:20:04,240 Speaker 2: from his household. Amien, Gyros exclaimed. Dread filled Gyrus's mind. 310 00:20:04,600 --> 00:20:06,520 Speaker 2: There could only be one reason he would come so 311 00:20:06,760 --> 00:20:10,600 Speaker 2: urgently to find him. Gyros ran to meet him. What 312 00:20:10,840 --> 00:20:13,879 Speaker 2: is it, What news do you have? Simeon held his 313 00:20:13,920 --> 00:20:17,000 Speaker 2: head low. He could not look Gyros in the eye. 314 00:20:17,720 --> 00:20:20,760 Speaker 2: His throat clenched, and he struggled to hold back tears. 315 00:20:21,520 --> 00:20:25,760 Speaker 2: She is dead, my lord, he whispered. He looked up 316 00:20:25,800 --> 00:20:30,159 Speaker 2: at Gyros, eyes watered by grief. Do not trouble the 317 00:20:30,200 --> 00:20:35,960 Speaker 2: teacher anymore. Your daughter is dead. Gyrus was silent for 318 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:39,440 Speaker 2: a moment, and then looked back at Jesus and then 319 00:20:39,680 --> 00:20:43,159 Speaker 2: at the woman on the floor. His face was pale 320 00:20:43,240 --> 00:20:48,199 Speaker 2: with shock. They were too late. Jesus had been his 321 00:20:48,320 --> 00:20:51,920 Speaker 2: last hope, but this woman had interrupted any chance he 322 00:20:52,040 --> 00:20:56,520 Speaker 2: had at saving his daughter. Gyrus was unable to speak. 323 00:20:57,359 --> 00:21:02,480 Speaker 2: His knees shook, He felt like vomiting, He felt like screaming, 324 00:21:02,960 --> 00:21:06,000 Speaker 2: he felt like weeping until he met his bitter end. 325 00:21:07,520 --> 00:21:10,400 Speaker 2: Yet before he could do any of these things, Jesus 326 00:21:10,760 --> 00:21:15,520 Speaker 2: put his hand on his shoulder. Gyrus's gaze traveled from 327 00:21:15,560 --> 00:21:19,239 Speaker 2: his shoulder to the face of Jesus. He looked at 328 00:21:19,280 --> 00:21:24,199 Speaker 2: him intently. Do not fear Gyrus, Jesus said, believe in me. 329 00:21:25,720 --> 00:21:28,879 Speaker 2: Jesus had his disciples shoe away the crowds. Then he 330 00:21:28,960 --> 00:21:32,480 Speaker 2: chose Simon, Peter, James, and John to follow him to 331 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:38,280 Speaker 2: Gyrus's house. Gyrus was still silent. He wanted to believe Jesus. 332 00:21:38,760 --> 00:21:41,720 Speaker 2: He wanted to believe all would turn out in the end, 333 00:21:42,200 --> 00:21:45,399 Speaker 2: yet he could not fully grasp what had happened. His 334 00:21:45,520 --> 00:21:49,840 Speaker 2: daughter was dead, yet death seemed to not be final 335 00:21:49,960 --> 00:21:54,920 Speaker 2: for Jesus. They approached the house, there was a commotion 336 00:21:55,080 --> 00:21:58,919 Speaker 2: in front of a garden. Mourners dressed in black surrounded 337 00:21:58,920 --> 00:22:02,800 Speaker 2: the entrance to the house, weeping and wailing. Their cries 338 00:22:03,000 --> 00:22:07,879 Speaker 2: were like sorrowful melodies. Jesus approached them, Why are you 339 00:22:07,960 --> 00:22:09,320 Speaker 2: all weeping, he asked. 340 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:12,880 Speaker 4: The child is not dead, He's only sleeping. 341 00:22:13,280 --> 00:22:16,360 Speaker 2: The people in the house were offended by him. They scoffed, 342 00:22:16,880 --> 00:22:20,560 Speaker 2: how dare you. We've lost a child and you stand 343 00:22:20,560 --> 00:22:25,199 Speaker 2: here telling us she's sleeping. Shame on you. Yet Jesus 344 00:22:25,200 --> 00:22:28,640 Speaker 2: paid no attention. He took Gyros and his wife by 345 00:22:28,640 --> 00:22:31,840 Speaker 2: the hand. He took them to the upper room where 346 00:22:31,880 --> 00:22:37,760 Speaker 2: their daughter lay. Simon, Peter, James, and John trailed behind. Silently. 347 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:43,080 Speaker 2: They watched Jesus lead them up the steps. They reached 348 00:22:43,080 --> 00:22:47,600 Speaker 2: the entrance and stopped. Gyros pulled his hand away and 349 00:22:47,640 --> 00:22:50,639 Speaker 2: shook his hand. He could not look at his daughter. 350 00:22:51,480 --> 00:22:54,240 Speaker 2: He could not bear the pain of seeing her dead. 351 00:22:55,280 --> 00:23:00,560 Speaker 2: He put his face in his hands, sobbing. Sir opened 352 00:23:00,560 --> 00:23:04,040 Speaker 2: the door softly. He stepped in to see the little 353 00:23:04,040 --> 00:23:09,399 Speaker 2: girl laying in her bed. Her face was pale and lifeless. 354 00:23:09,960 --> 00:23:13,760 Speaker 2: There was no restless stirring a dreaming child, or sounds 355 00:23:13,760 --> 00:23:17,880 Speaker 2: of her soft breathing. There was no life in the room. 356 00:23:19,960 --> 00:23:24,639 Speaker 2: Jesus approached her bedside and knelt down. He took her small, 357 00:23:24,960 --> 00:23:29,520 Speaker 2: cold hand in his hands. He stroked her hair gently. 358 00:23:31,000 --> 00:23:34,159 Speaker 2: Her mother and father wept at the entrance, unable to 359 00:23:34,200 --> 00:23:38,720 Speaker 2: step forward. Jesus looked at the little girl with love. 360 00:23:40,480 --> 00:23:44,719 Speaker 2: He remembered her. He knew every hair on her head. 361 00:23:45,359 --> 00:23:48,919 Speaker 2: He knew her hopes and dreams for the future. He 362 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:53,440 Speaker 2: even knew what she had named her dolls, talitha comie, 363 00:23:53,680 --> 00:23:55,560 Speaker 2: Jesus whispered, which. 364 00:23:55,359 --> 00:23:59,200 Speaker 4: Means, little girl, I say to you for eyes. 365 00:24:00,560 --> 00:24:03,159 Speaker 2: Then, as if she was waking from a deep sleep, 366 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:07,040 Speaker 2: the girl opened her eyes. She stretched in her bed 367 00:24:07,119 --> 00:24:11,000 Speaker 2: under her covers and yawned. Her mother and father burst 368 00:24:11,000 --> 00:24:14,280 Speaker 2: into the room and fell at her side. Jesus stepped 369 00:24:14,320 --> 00:24:18,000 Speaker 2: aside and smiled. The two parents were sobbering, and the 370 00:24:18,040 --> 00:24:23,160 Speaker 2: little girl had trouble understanding what had happened. Jesus gestured 371 00:24:23,160 --> 00:24:27,720 Speaker 2: for Simon, Peter, James, and John to leave. He followed 372 00:24:27,720 --> 00:24:30,919 Speaker 2: them out. Before leaving, he poked his head through the 373 00:24:30,960 --> 00:24:31,879 Speaker 2: door and said. 374 00:24:31,760 --> 00:24:34,520 Speaker 4: Make sure she gets something to eat. She must be hungry. 375 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:39,520 Speaker 2: The little girl smiled. Jesus winked back and left with 376 00:24:39,560 --> 00:24:45,400 Speaker 2: his disciples. Jesus passed on from there. Simon, Peter, James, 377 00:24:45,440 --> 00:24:49,120 Speaker 2: and John trailed behind him, dumbfounded at what they had 378 00:24:49,160 --> 00:24:52,800 Speaker 2: just seen. No matter how many miracles they had witnessed, 379 00:24:53,080 --> 00:24:57,520 Speaker 2: it was still amazing every time Jesus somehow was able 380 00:24:57,560 --> 00:25:01,879 Speaker 2: to give himself to every one, yet seem unrushed and 381 00:25:01,960 --> 00:25:06,080 Speaker 2: at peace. He walked not only with the power of God, 382 00:25:06,600 --> 00:25:10,199 Speaker 2: but also with the peace of God. They followed him 383 00:25:10,240 --> 00:25:12,480 Speaker 2: outside the city, when all of a sudden they heard 384 00:25:12,520 --> 00:25:16,280 Speaker 2: more voices crying out to him. Two blind men stood 385 00:25:16,320 --> 00:25:20,800 Speaker 2: shoulder to shoulder, following close behind them, Son of David, 386 00:25:21,119 --> 00:25:26,440 Speaker 2: They shouted, have mercy on us. Jesus looked back and paused. 387 00:25:27,320 --> 00:25:30,160 Speaker 2: He waited for them to draw near. Before they could 388 00:25:30,160 --> 00:25:32,360 Speaker 2: walk past him, he embraced them. 389 00:25:32,800 --> 00:25:35,239 Speaker 4: Do you believe that I am able to heal you? 390 00:25:35,359 --> 00:25:39,840 Speaker 2: Jesus asked them, Yes, Lord, They responded, shaking in place 391 00:25:40,160 --> 00:25:45,960 Speaker 2: out of excitement. Jesus loved that they anticipated healing from him. 392 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:48,760 Speaker 2: For them, it was not a matter of whether Jesus 393 00:25:48,800 --> 00:25:51,720 Speaker 2: was able to heal them or not, but a matter 394 00:25:51,920 --> 00:25:55,040 Speaker 2: of whether it was a part of his will. He 395 00:25:55,160 --> 00:25:56,719 Speaker 2: touched their eyes with his hands. 396 00:25:57,040 --> 00:26:00,960 Speaker 4: Well, then, let it be done according to your faith. 397 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:03,840 Speaker 2: And as Jesus said this, the darkness that had plagued 398 00:26:03,880 --> 00:26:08,000 Speaker 2: them for years was stripped away by bursting light. Coming 399 00:26:08,040 --> 00:26:10,880 Speaker 2: into focus. Through that light was the face of Jesus. 400 00:26:11,920 --> 00:26:14,440 Speaker 2: He smiled and told them to keep what they had 401 00:26:14,480 --> 00:26:20,600 Speaker 2: experienced a secret. However, their joy was overflowing to the brim. 402 00:26:20,840 --> 00:26:24,240 Speaker 2: As they left Jesus's presence, they proclaimed his mighty works 403 00:26:24,280 --> 00:26:29,160 Speaker 2: throughout the city. A truly transformed life could not keep 404 00:26:29,160 --> 00:26:34,080 Speaker 2: a secret for long. The multitudes grew, and soon more 405 00:26:34,119 --> 00:26:38,119 Speaker 2: than five thousand people gathered to hear Jesus teach. They 406 00:26:38,160 --> 00:26:42,200 Speaker 2: followed him into the hills outside Galilee. Jesus once again 407 00:26:42,320 --> 00:26:45,480 Speaker 2: used the opportunity to preach about the Kingdom of God. 408 00:26:46,560 --> 00:26:50,880 Speaker 2: His prose was enchanting and his philosophy was steady. There 409 00:26:50,920 --> 00:26:54,960 Speaker 2: was no teacher like him. He commanded the thousands, and 410 00:26:55,040 --> 00:26:58,840 Speaker 2: they hung on every word he said. As soon as 411 00:26:58,840 --> 00:27:01,840 Speaker 2: he finished, he turned Philip and said, how much. 412 00:27:01,760 --> 00:27:04,520 Speaker 4: Would it cost to feed these people? Surely we cannot 413 00:27:04,600 --> 00:27:06,040 Speaker 4: leave them to travel home hungry. 414 00:27:07,080 --> 00:27:12,120 Speaker 2: Philip laughed, thinking Jesus was joking. He saw the seriousness 415 00:27:12,119 --> 00:27:16,680 Speaker 2: on Jesus's face and composed himself. He cleared his throat 416 00:27:16,800 --> 00:27:17,520 Speaker 2: and said. 417 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:20,879 Speaker 5: A six month's wage would not be enough to feed 418 00:27:20,920 --> 00:27:21,600 Speaker 5: this many people. 419 00:27:21,720 --> 00:27:26,400 Speaker 2: Jesus. Jesus ignored his replies. He scammed the crowd as 420 00:27:26,440 --> 00:27:27,879 Speaker 2: a shepherd would his sheep. 421 00:27:28,600 --> 00:27:30,960 Speaker 1: I believe I saw a young boy here who had 422 00:27:31,000 --> 00:27:32,480 Speaker 1: about five barley. 423 00:27:32,080 --> 00:27:34,320 Speaker 2: Loaves and two fish, Andrew said. 424 00:27:34,200 --> 00:27:36,840 Speaker 4: Other than that I have not seen any food in 425 00:27:36,880 --> 00:27:37,560 Speaker 4: the whole crowd. 426 00:27:38,160 --> 00:27:39,440 Speaker 2: Philip shook his head. 427 00:27:39,680 --> 00:27:44,000 Speaker 5: Ah, yes, perfect, a boy's mother packed his lunch. Shall 428 00:27:44,040 --> 00:27:46,080 Speaker 5: we have all five thousand people for him a line? 429 00:27:46,960 --> 00:27:48,800 Speaker 5: Or maybe they could all take turns nibbling on the 430 00:27:48,880 --> 00:27:50,040 Speaker 5: end of the fish like. 431 00:27:50,080 --> 00:27:54,240 Speaker 2: Rodents, Philip joked. Jesus playfully slapped Philip's back. 432 00:27:54,680 --> 00:27:58,160 Speaker 4: Perfect, he exclaimed, Have the people sit down to eat. 433 00:27:58,320 --> 00:28:02,240 Speaker 2: Jesus then walked forward to go find the boy. The 434 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:05,640 Speaker 2: disciples exchanged looks with one another, as they often did. 435 00:28:06,440 --> 00:28:09,080 Speaker 2: It was a very common occurrence for them to feel 436 00:28:09,080 --> 00:28:14,040 Speaker 2: like they were following a lunatic. However, every single time, 437 00:28:14,640 --> 00:28:18,240 Speaker 2: Jesus proved himself to be exactly who he said he was. 438 00:28:19,160 --> 00:28:23,000 Speaker 2: After all, God did not always work in conventional ways. 439 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:26,920 Speaker 2: He had the Israelites march around a wall seven times 440 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:30,800 Speaker 2: before it came crumbling down. He used a fish to 441 00:28:30,840 --> 00:28:33,960 Speaker 2: swallow a man for three days to teach him a lesson. 442 00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:38,720 Speaker 2: He made a donkey speak to rebuke a prophet. All 443 00:28:38,760 --> 00:28:43,600 Speaker 2: of these things seemed like foolishness, but ultimately fulfilled the 444 00:28:43,600 --> 00:28:49,120 Speaker 2: purposes of God. So the disciples simply shrugged and seated 445 00:28:49,160 --> 00:28:53,680 Speaker 2: all five thousand people into smaller groups. The afternoon sun 446 00:28:53,800 --> 00:28:57,719 Speaker 2: was just beginning its descent across the sky. Its rays 447 00:28:57,960 --> 00:29:01,200 Speaker 2: shone on the multitude sitting in the grassy hills below. 448 00:29:02,240 --> 00:29:06,200 Speaker 2: The light breeze dulled the harshness of the warm beams. 449 00:29:06,880 --> 00:29:09,680 Speaker 2: People were content to sit in groups, waiting to see 450 00:29:09,720 --> 00:29:13,880 Speaker 2: what Jesus would do next. There was a joyous anticipation 451 00:29:14,520 --> 00:29:17,760 Speaker 2: for how he would proceed. Some looked up in the sky, 452 00:29:18,160 --> 00:29:21,880 Speaker 2: wondering if Jesus would send manna down from heaven as 453 00:29:21,880 --> 00:29:25,400 Speaker 2: the disciples see to the people. Jesus approached the boy 454 00:29:25,480 --> 00:29:29,640 Speaker 2: with five loaves and two fish. He knelt down and 455 00:29:29,760 --> 00:29:34,080 Speaker 2: met him at eye level. Jesus greeted him and gestured 456 00:29:34,120 --> 00:29:35,920 Speaker 2: towards the loaves and fish. 457 00:29:36,040 --> 00:29:38,440 Speaker 4: You are very smart to pack food. 458 00:29:38,160 --> 00:29:40,200 Speaker 2: For yourself, Jesus said, with a smile. 459 00:29:40,360 --> 00:29:43,200 Speaker 4: How would you feel about sharing these with everyone else? 460 00:29:43,520 --> 00:29:46,440 Speaker 2: The boy looked down at his food. He was hungry 461 00:29:46,720 --> 00:29:49,240 Speaker 2: and didn't see much point in sharing when it wouldn't 462 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:53,120 Speaker 2: feed all the people anyway. How will this be enough, 463 00:29:53,360 --> 00:29:53,960 Speaker 2: the boy. 464 00:29:53,800 --> 00:29:56,000 Speaker 4: Asked, I feel like this is too small to make 465 00:29:56,040 --> 00:29:56,560 Speaker 4: a difference. 466 00:29:57,160 --> 00:29:59,200 Speaker 2: Jesus grinned from ear to ear. 467 00:30:00,080 --> 00:30:01,760 Speaker 4: But you see, all things are possible. 468 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:02,240 Speaker 2: With God. 469 00:30:02,520 --> 00:30:05,520 Speaker 4: Whatever little you may have, he can use it. 470 00:30:05,840 --> 00:30:08,800 Speaker 2: The boy looked at his meal one more time, then 471 00:30:08,960 --> 00:30:13,480 Speaker 2: gave it to Jesus. Thank you, Jesus said. He walked 472 00:30:13,560 --> 00:30:16,000 Speaker 2: up the hill with the five loves and two fish, 473 00:30:16,800 --> 00:30:20,080 Speaker 2: gesturing for his disciples to fetch baskets along the way. 474 00:30:21,000 --> 00:30:24,320 Speaker 2: Jesus raised the food high in the air for all 475 00:30:24,400 --> 00:30:28,200 Speaker 2: to see. He blessed the food and thanked God for 476 00:30:28,280 --> 00:30:32,240 Speaker 2: the abundance. A few of the disciples rolled their eyes. 477 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:36,800 Speaker 2: Then Jesus broke up the bread into pieces and distributed 478 00:30:36,800 --> 00:30:40,160 Speaker 2: them in the baskets. He did the same with the fish. 479 00:30:40,320 --> 00:30:41,960 Speaker 2: Here we are, Jesus. 480 00:30:41,560 --> 00:30:44,200 Speaker 4: Said, Now pass the food out to people. They've waited 481 00:30:44,560 --> 00:30:45,160 Speaker 4: long enough. 482 00:30:45,720 --> 00:30:49,160 Speaker 2: The disciples took the baskets. They were light at first, 483 00:30:49,560 --> 00:30:52,480 Speaker 2: nearly empty as they began passing out pieces to the 484 00:30:52,520 --> 00:30:57,000 Speaker 2: groups sitting in the grass. However, with each person they passed, 485 00:30:57,320 --> 00:31:01,080 Speaker 2: the basket became heavier and heavier. It was as if 486 00:31:01,240 --> 00:31:04,040 Speaker 2: three new pieces were placed in for every piece that 487 00:31:04,160 --> 00:31:08,720 Speaker 2: was passed out. Eventually, the disciples were dragging the baskets 488 00:31:08,720 --> 00:31:12,680 Speaker 2: to each group. Every person had their fill of bread 489 00:31:12,760 --> 00:31:17,600 Speaker 2: and fish. Jesus swept down, admiring the laughter over food. 490 00:31:18,240 --> 00:31:21,720 Speaker 2: He knew the importance of a full belly and good company. 491 00:31:22,880 --> 00:31:25,720 Speaker 2: The disciples made their way up the hill, heaving the 492 00:31:25,800 --> 00:31:29,600 Speaker 2: baskets up behind them. After all had been fed, they 493 00:31:29,720 --> 00:31:33,800 Speaker 2: still had baskets of leftover food. They finally made it 494 00:31:33,880 --> 00:31:38,120 Speaker 2: up to Jesus, gasping for air. Matthew and Judas lay 495 00:31:38,160 --> 00:31:41,600 Speaker 2: on the grass, laughing at how tired they were. They 496 00:31:41,640 --> 00:31:45,640 Speaker 2: had managed to feed over five thousand people with just 497 00:31:45,720 --> 00:31:50,440 Speaker 2: two fish and five measly barley loaves. All the crowd 498 00:31:50,520 --> 00:31:53,960 Speaker 2: watched as Jesus was able to bless an entire sea 499 00:31:54,200 --> 00:31:59,560 Speaker 2: of people with the generosity of one boy. He demonstrated 500 00:31:59,760 --> 00:32:02,640 Speaker 2: that God does not need excess to use people for 501 00:32:02,720 --> 00:32:07,520 Speaker 2: his glory. He uses the small and the insignificant things 502 00:32:07,600 --> 00:32:11,920 Speaker 2: of this world to prove his power. He blessed thousands 503 00:32:12,320 --> 00:32:16,680 Speaker 2: with the faithfulness of one. The boy with two fish 504 00:32:16,720 --> 00:32:20,200 Speaker 2: and five logs served as a reminder to every disciple 505 00:32:20,600 --> 00:32:24,320 Speaker 2: that God is able to use anything to accomplish his purposes. 506 00:32:26,200 --> 00:32:29,880 Speaker 2: The people stood and cheered. They had seen Jesus heal 507 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:33,360 Speaker 2: the lame and give sight to the blind. However, now 508 00:32:33,360 --> 00:32:36,480 Speaker 2: they had seen him make food appear out of thin air. 509 00:32:37,520 --> 00:32:40,280 Speaker 2: This caused them to rave even more. He should be 510 00:32:40,320 --> 00:32:44,640 Speaker 2: made king. They exclaimed, nobody will ever hunger again. They 511 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:49,240 Speaker 2: shouted down with Caesar, let Jesus arise and give us bread. 512 00:32:49,520 --> 00:32:53,600 Speaker 2: They chanted. As the crowds lifted their voices, they stormed 513 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:56,040 Speaker 2: up the hill to grab hold of Jesus to make 514 00:32:56,120 --> 00:33:00,360 Speaker 2: him king. Jesus knew that if he stayed one minute longer, 515 00:33:00,760 --> 00:33:03,400 Speaker 2: the crowd would overtake him and force him to be 516 00:33:03,480 --> 00:33:07,200 Speaker 2: their king. They were desperate to be fed and taken 517 00:33:07,280 --> 00:33:12,160 Speaker 2: care of. However, they missed the true purpose of Jesus's miracle. 518 00:33:12,960 --> 00:33:16,360 Speaker 2: He did not simply desire to feed people. He desired 519 00:33:16,360 --> 00:33:20,320 Speaker 2: to showcase their potential in every person to make a difference. 520 00:33:21,240 --> 00:33:25,680 Speaker 2: He desired to showcase God's power. However, the people were 521 00:33:25,720 --> 00:33:30,320 Speaker 2: intent on making him king. Jesus grabbed his disciples and 522 00:33:30,400 --> 00:33:33,760 Speaker 2: told them to board their boat and leave. They would 523 00:33:33,800 --> 00:33:37,440 Speaker 2: not be safe with the crowd growing more violent. Jesus 524 00:33:37,440 --> 00:33:40,480 Speaker 2: watched the disciples run down the hill towards the sea. 525 00:33:41,520 --> 00:33:45,200 Speaker 2: Then he withdrew behind a few stones and retreated up 526 00:33:45,240 --> 00:33:49,600 Speaker 2: the mountain to be alone with God. There he sat 527 00:33:49,680 --> 00:33:54,240 Speaker 2: in the presence of his father for hours. The disciples 528 00:33:54,240 --> 00:33:57,840 Speaker 2: floated out in the open waters, watching the sun gracefully 529 00:33:57,880 --> 00:34:02,320 Speaker 2: descend past the horizon. As the night drew closer, the 530 00:34:02,400 --> 00:34:06,880 Speaker 2: waters began to stir. A bone chilling wind blew across 531 00:34:06,960 --> 00:34:10,360 Speaker 2: the water, and the moon was hidden behind the incoming fog. 532 00:34:11,600 --> 00:34:15,360 Speaker 2: All night, the disciples shivered and huddled together to hide 533 00:34:15,360 --> 00:34:19,239 Speaker 2: from the wind. It was sharp against their faces and 534 00:34:19,280 --> 00:34:23,360 Speaker 2: blew from two sides of the sea. Its noise was 535 00:34:23,440 --> 00:34:27,279 Speaker 2: like a rumbling voice calling out from the deep. The 536 00:34:27,320 --> 00:34:30,960 Speaker 2: sea seemed to moan in agony, like a tormented saul. 537 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:34,680 Speaker 2: The men became frightened that they were not alone in 538 00:34:34,719 --> 00:34:38,560 Speaker 2: the open waters. They could sense the presence of another 539 00:34:38,960 --> 00:34:43,000 Speaker 2: behind the fog. The wind continued to murmur as the 540 00:34:43,000 --> 00:34:47,200 Speaker 2: boat creaked back and forth. Thaddeus looked out into the 541 00:34:47,239 --> 00:34:51,240 Speaker 2: dense fog in the distance. He saw a figure walking 542 00:34:51,280 --> 00:34:55,000 Speaker 2: towards them over the waters. He rubbed his eyes and 543 00:34:55,080 --> 00:34:59,799 Speaker 2: peered closer. The figure was drawing closer. He jumped back 544 00:34:59,800 --> 00:35:01,960 Speaker 2: from the edge of the boat and stumbled into a 545 00:35:01,960 --> 00:35:06,640 Speaker 2: few of the other disciples. Thaddeus could not believe his eyes. 546 00:35:07,000 --> 00:35:08,480 Speaker 5: It's it's a ghost. 547 00:35:08,800 --> 00:35:12,280 Speaker 2: The others began to panic. Thaddeus pointed into the distance. 548 00:35:12,600 --> 00:35:15,759 Speaker 2: A silhouetted figure was making its way toward them. 549 00:35:16,040 --> 00:35:17,800 Speaker 5: God, have mercy on us. It's a ghost. 550 00:35:18,280 --> 00:35:22,000 Speaker 2: Row, James yelled, Row for your lives. The disciples took 551 00:35:22,040 --> 00:35:25,680 Speaker 2: different paddles as Andrew let loose the mainsail. However, the 552 00:35:25,680 --> 00:35:28,200 Speaker 2: wind was too violent for them to make any progress. 553 00:35:28,680 --> 00:35:31,160 Speaker 2: Panic began to sit in. They were trapped in a 554 00:35:31,200 --> 00:35:34,720 Speaker 2: prison of wind, doomed to be devoured by a ghost 555 00:35:34,719 --> 00:35:38,800 Speaker 2: of the sea. Then a voice called out from the fog. 556 00:35:39,239 --> 00:35:42,279 Speaker 4: Take heart, my friends, it shouted, it is I. Do 557 00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:43,280 Speaker 4: not be afraid. 558 00:35:43,960 --> 00:35:45,920 Speaker 2: The men leaned over to the edge of the boat. 559 00:35:46,640 --> 00:35:50,120 Speaker 2: Emerging from the fog, they could see Jesus walking on 560 00:35:50,360 --> 00:35:54,879 Speaker 2: water towards them. He walked firmly against the moving sea, 561 00:35:55,480 --> 00:36:00,000 Speaker 2: maintaining poise with each step. Simon Peter was the most 562 00:36:00,080 --> 00:36:02,759 Speaker 2: intreat He had been a man of the sea his 563 00:36:03,040 --> 00:36:07,920 Speaker 2: entire life. His father and his father's father were all fishermen. 564 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:13,160 Speaker 2: Never before had he witnessed such a thing. His heart 565 00:36:13,239 --> 00:36:16,080 Speaker 2: began to raise. The thought of being one with the 566 00:36:16,120 --> 00:36:20,080 Speaker 2: water was enticing. He looked up at Jesus. He could 567 00:36:20,120 --> 00:36:23,040 Speaker 2: see his confidence as he stood on the moving swell. 568 00:36:23,920 --> 00:36:26,040 Speaker 2: Lord Simon Peter said. 569 00:36:26,040 --> 00:36:29,360 Speaker 5: If it is you command me to come out to you. 570 00:36:29,680 --> 00:36:34,200 Speaker 2: The freezing winds were relentless against Simon Peter's face, yet 571 00:36:34,239 --> 00:36:39,480 Speaker 2: his gaze remained fixed on his Lord. Come then, Jesus said. 572 00:36:39,920 --> 00:36:43,040 Speaker 2: He opened out his arms and beckoned Simon Peter to 573 00:36:43,080 --> 00:36:47,640 Speaker 2: step out. He sat on the vessel's edge, refusing to 574 00:36:47,680 --> 00:36:51,000 Speaker 2: look down at the water. Instead, he kept his sight 575 00:36:51,080 --> 00:36:55,440 Speaker 2: on Jesus like a lighthouse. Simon Peter could hear the 576 00:36:55,520 --> 00:36:59,920 Speaker 2: rushing waters chop underneath the boat. He breathed in deeply, 577 00:37:00,600 --> 00:37:05,080 Speaker 2: nodding to Jesus. Then, in a moment of pure faith, 578 00:37:05,719 --> 00:37:09,880 Speaker 2: he jumped out, with his legs extended. His heart stopped beating. 579 00:37:10,040 --> 00:37:14,280 Speaker 2: For that brief moment he was air borne, fully prepared 580 00:37:14,320 --> 00:37:18,920 Speaker 2: to be submerged in water and thrashing under the surf. However, 581 00:37:19,280 --> 00:37:22,560 Speaker 2: he landed firmly on the top of the waters, standing 582 00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:26,600 Speaker 2: as if on a pillow of grass. The disciples gasped 583 00:37:26,719 --> 00:37:30,120 Speaker 2: in awe. Simon Peter refused to look down at his feet. 584 00:37:30,880 --> 00:37:33,759 Speaker 2: He refused to look back at the others. Instead, he 585 00:37:33,920 --> 00:37:37,799 Speaker 2: looked longingly at his master in front of him. Every 586 00:37:37,880 --> 00:37:41,560 Speaker 2: step was a rush, the wind howled, and the seas 587 00:37:41,680 --> 00:37:45,000 Speaker 2: raged around him. Yet there was this brief and beautiful 588 00:37:45,040 --> 00:37:48,760 Speaker 2: moment of him walking where no man had walked before. 589 00:37:49,880 --> 00:37:53,200 Speaker 2: Simon Peter walked towards Jesus as his son went to 590 00:37:53,239 --> 00:37:57,799 Speaker 2: his father. However, his pace was interrupted as a gust 591 00:37:57,840 --> 00:38:01,920 Speaker 2: of wind raged against his face. His gaze was thrown 592 00:38:01,960 --> 00:38:05,200 Speaker 2: off Jesus, and all of a sudden, Simon Peter was 593 00:38:05,280 --> 00:38:09,120 Speaker 2: gravely aware of his surroundings. He looked at the violent 594 00:38:09,160 --> 00:38:13,280 Speaker 2: waves thrashing around him. He listened to the sharp shrieks 595 00:38:13,280 --> 00:38:16,640 Speaker 2: of the wind. Then he looked down to see the 596 00:38:16,680 --> 00:38:21,480 Speaker 2: deep abyss gazing up at him. Simon Peter felt the 597 00:38:21,520 --> 00:38:24,399 Speaker 2: support of his feet give way as he dropped into 598 00:38:24,440 --> 00:38:29,040 Speaker 2: the cold blackness. He was consumed by the waters and 599 00:38:29,120 --> 00:38:33,839 Speaker 2: sank deep into the belly of the ocean. Simon Peter 600 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:37,319 Speaker 2: kicked his legs and stroked his arms upwards, trying to 601 00:38:37,360 --> 00:38:41,200 Speaker 2: reach the top. He emerged from underneath the water, only 602 00:38:41,239 --> 00:38:44,719 Speaker 2: to be buried by another wave. The impact left a 603 00:38:44,800 --> 00:38:48,360 Speaker 2: ringing in his ears. He was almost sure he would die. 604 00:38:49,160 --> 00:38:51,680 Speaker 2: He emerged again, not sure if he had the strength 605 00:38:51,719 --> 00:38:55,279 Speaker 2: to continue swimming. In his hysteria, he was able to 606 00:38:55,320 --> 00:38:58,520 Speaker 2: spare a few breaths to cry out to Jesus in 607 00:38:58,560 --> 00:39:01,600 Speaker 2: a moment of complete despair, he spoke one of the 608 00:39:01,680 --> 00:39:06,280 Speaker 2: most powerful prayers ever, uttered a prayer that would echo 609 00:39:06,440 --> 00:39:10,960 Speaker 2: into eternity. His cry for help reached straight to the 610 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:14,120 Speaker 2: heart of God and changed the course of his life. 611 00:39:15,480 --> 00:39:19,520 Speaker 2: Surrounded by waves and gasping for air, he looked up 612 00:39:19,760 --> 00:39:25,680 Speaker 2: and shouted, Jesus, save me. Then he sank below the surface. 613 00:39:27,120 --> 00:39:30,680 Speaker 2: All was silent as Simon Peter descended into the deep. 614 00:39:31,840 --> 00:39:34,800 Speaker 2: He peered up at the small sliver of moonlight above. 615 00:39:35,800 --> 00:39:37,960 Speaker 2: He wondered if this would be the end of his journey, 616 00:39:38,880 --> 00:39:41,600 Speaker 2: would the greatest moment of his life be followed by 617 00:39:41,640 --> 00:39:45,839 Speaker 2: his demise. He knew Jesus was above him. He could 618 00:39:45,880 --> 00:39:48,880 Speaker 2: see the silhouette of his feet resting on the surface 619 00:39:48,920 --> 00:39:53,920 Speaker 2: of the waters. Then two arms reached down and grabbed 620 00:39:53,920 --> 00:39:57,400 Speaker 2: Simon Peter from the depths. It was as if the 621 00:39:57,600 --> 00:40:00,839 Speaker 2: arms of God burst through the heavens into the dark 622 00:40:00,920 --> 00:40:06,120 Speaker 2: world below. He grabbed Simon Peter and lifted him out 623 00:40:06,120 --> 00:40:09,960 Speaker 2: of the darkness. Simon Peter was lifted through the water 624 00:40:10,360 --> 00:40:14,719 Speaker 2: into the arms of Jesus. He carried him to the 625 00:40:14,719 --> 00:40:19,480 Speaker 2: boat and placed him gently inside. Simon Peter looked over 626 00:40:19,560 --> 00:40:23,480 Speaker 2: his shoulder the fog had cleared, and the wind ceased 627 00:40:23,520 --> 00:40:27,640 Speaker 2: its howling. The horizon lit up with bright orange as 628 00:40:27,640 --> 00:40:31,440 Speaker 2: the sun rose above the shore light. All the disciples 629 00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:35,280 Speaker 2: looked at Jesus. The sea was as still as glass now, 630 00:40:35,880 --> 00:40:40,319 Speaker 2: and Simon Peter wept tears of joy. He turned his 631 00:40:40,400 --> 00:40:44,120 Speaker 2: face to Jesus. His gaze warmed him more than the 632 00:40:44,120 --> 00:40:50,040 Speaker 2: sun itself. His face was blue, and his entire bodies shivered. Truly, 633 00:40:51,160 --> 00:40:55,759 Speaker 2: you are the Sun of God, he whispered. Then he 634 00:40:55,880 --> 00:41:00,880 Speaker 2: fell into a deep sleep. Simon Peter's experience showcased the 635 00:41:00,960 --> 00:41:06,440 Speaker 2: human experience in its entirety. His fear, worry, and doubt 636 00:41:06,719 --> 00:41:10,480 Speaker 2: were quickly replaced with joy and thrill. As he walked 637 00:41:10,480 --> 00:41:16,000 Speaker 2: towards Jesus. However, he lost sight and fell deep into despair. 638 00:41:16,880 --> 00:41:20,800 Speaker 2: He thrashed, swam, and gasped for air. Yet he could 639 00:41:20,840 --> 00:41:25,560 Speaker 2: not save himself in his own strength. He needed an intervention. 640 00:41:26,480 --> 00:41:30,760 Speaker 2: He needed a rescue from above the waves. While Simon 641 00:41:30,800 --> 00:41:34,839 Speaker 2: Peter was a victim of the ocean, Jesus walked above it, 642 00:41:35,880 --> 00:41:40,320 Speaker 2: And while humanity was victim to sin and death, Jesus 643 00:41:40,560 --> 00:41:41,759 Speaker 2: would rise above it. 644 00:41:47,120 --> 00:41:49,440 Speaker 3: They did not understand that the true mark of power 645 00:41:49,520 --> 00:41:52,359 Speaker 3: is how it is used to bless the vulnerable. This 646 00:41:52,560 --> 00:41:56,320 Speaker 3: was the prevailing theme in this episode. How is strainth 647 00:41:56,360 --> 00:41:59,800 Speaker 3: supposed to be wielded? What is the purpose behind privilege? 648 00:42:00,040 --> 00:42:03,759 Speaker 3: How do we leverage our power? Jesus, having ultimate power 649 00:42:03,760 --> 00:42:07,320 Speaker 3: and authority, used it to bless the sick, needy, and vulnerable. 650 00:42:08,160 --> 00:42:10,440 Speaker 3: The purpose of putting the story of John's death in 651 00:42:10,520 --> 00:42:14,080 Speaker 3: the prelude was to highlight the contrast between King Herod 652 00:42:14,120 --> 00:42:17,719 Speaker 3: and Jesus. While Herod and his household were indulgent and 653 00:42:17,880 --> 00:42:21,920 Speaker 3: leverage their authority for evil, Jesus was continually using his 654 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:25,759 Speaker 3: position to bless those in need. This began with Jarus's 655 00:42:25,840 --> 00:42:28,960 Speaker 3: daughter and the woman who was sick. Both of them 656 00:42:29,000 --> 00:42:32,640 Speaker 3: came to him in desperation. Instead of shirking them off 657 00:42:32,680 --> 00:42:36,000 Speaker 3: to address the crowd of worshippers, Jesus paid attention to 658 00:42:36,040 --> 00:42:39,440 Speaker 3: their needs. This is an important point for us to remember. 659 00:42:40,160 --> 00:42:43,359 Speaker 3: While Jesus did come to save the world, that does 660 00:42:43,400 --> 00:42:47,319 Speaker 3: not mean he doesn't consider you personally. Your problems are 661 00:42:47,360 --> 00:42:50,239 Speaker 3: not too small for him, and your needs are on 662 00:42:50,440 --> 00:42:52,880 Speaker 3: his mind. We can learn a lot from Jiros and 663 00:42:52,920 --> 00:42:56,080 Speaker 3: the woman. They truly understood the power of Jesus and 664 00:42:56,160 --> 00:43:00,480 Speaker 3: desperately sought him. However, both of them approached him very differently. 665 00:43:01,200 --> 00:43:04,320 Speaker 3: Jyrs pushed through the crowd and yelled to get Jesus's attention. 666 00:43:05,000 --> 00:43:07,399 Speaker 3: He was desperate for his daughter's sake and didn't care 667 00:43:07,440 --> 00:43:10,560 Speaker 3: who he offended in the pursuit of Christ. The woman 668 00:43:10,680 --> 00:43:13,240 Speaker 3: was more timid and ashamed. She knew all it would 669 00:43:13,239 --> 00:43:16,799 Speaker 3: take was a touch. She was quietly determined to be 670 00:43:16,880 --> 00:43:19,640 Speaker 3: close to him and fought tooth and nailed to just 671 00:43:19,800 --> 00:43:24,120 Speaker 3: graze the size of his garment. Both these individuals met 672 00:43:24,239 --> 00:43:28,120 Speaker 3: Jesus in different ways, and both were profoundly blessed. These 673 00:43:28,120 --> 00:43:31,480 Speaker 3: interactions remind us that we have the freedom to honestly 674 00:43:31,520 --> 00:43:34,880 Speaker 3: seek out help when we desperately needed. There was also 675 00:43:34,920 --> 00:43:38,120 Speaker 3: a foreshadowing early in this episode. Did you notice it? 676 00:43:38,680 --> 00:43:42,280 Speaker 3: The woman kept her gaze fixed on Jesus. She didn't 677 00:43:42,320 --> 00:43:45,839 Speaker 3: take her eyes off him. This was a subtle foreshadowing 678 00:43:45,880 --> 00:43:48,879 Speaker 3: of Simon Peter walking on water when his eyes turned 679 00:43:48,880 --> 00:43:52,120 Speaker 3: away from Jesus and he began to sink. The crowd 680 00:43:52,120 --> 00:43:55,000 Speaker 3: that surrounded the woman was like the winds and the wave. 681 00:43:55,360 --> 00:43:59,320 Speaker 3: She remained steadfast and continued her pursuit of Jesus despite 682 00:43:59,360 --> 00:44:02,959 Speaker 3: being knocked down. The woman's faith and Simon Peter's faith 683 00:44:03,040 --> 00:44:06,360 Speaker 3: are put in contrast to one another and remind us that, 684 00:44:06,440 --> 00:44:09,799 Speaker 3: no matter what the circumstances may be, we must keep 685 00:44:09,920 --> 00:44:14,160 Speaker 3: our eyes locked on Jesus. After healing the woman and 686 00:44:14,239 --> 00:44:18,200 Speaker 3: bringing Jyrus's daughter back from the dead, Jesus encounters two 687 00:44:18,200 --> 00:44:21,840 Speaker 3: blind men. They call on him by invoking the name David, 688 00:44:22,480 --> 00:44:26,239 Speaker 3: son of David. They shouted, have mercy on us. We 689 00:44:26,360 --> 00:44:29,560 Speaker 3: hear this title given to Jesus often, What does that mean? 690 00:44:30,440 --> 00:44:32,439 Speaker 3: If you listen to our series on the Life of David, 691 00:44:32,520 --> 00:44:35,840 Speaker 3: you may understand a little more about what this title means. 692 00:44:36,560 --> 00:44:38,960 Speaker 3: God promised that the Messiah would come from the lineage 693 00:44:39,000 --> 00:44:42,160 Speaker 3: of King David. David was a forerunner for the one 694 00:44:42,320 --> 00:44:45,839 Speaker 3: true King of Israel. The blind men calling Jesus son 695 00:44:45,840 --> 00:44:50,200 Speaker 3: of David, acknowledged his divine duty as the promised redeemer 696 00:44:50,239 --> 00:44:53,800 Speaker 3: of Israel. To put it simply, these men were calling 697 00:44:53,880 --> 00:44:57,000 Speaker 3: him King Jesus. There were several times in this episode 698 00:44:57,360 --> 00:45:00,360 Speaker 3: that people either called Jesus a king or called for 699 00:45:00,480 --> 00:45:03,879 Speaker 3: him to become their king. Jesus was and is a king, 700 00:45:04,440 --> 00:45:07,439 Speaker 3: but he is not the king anyone expected. He did 701 00:45:07,480 --> 00:45:11,280 Speaker 3: not come to lead armies like Saul, slay giants like David, 702 00:45:11,680 --> 00:45:15,000 Speaker 3: or build wealth like Solomon. He came to serve and 703 00:45:15,160 --> 00:45:19,120 Speaker 3: save the souls of mankind. Healing the sick, giving sight 704 00:45:19,200 --> 00:45:22,080 Speaker 3: to the blind, and feeding the hungry were all pictures 705 00:45:22,080 --> 00:45:24,480 Speaker 3: of what he wanted to do with our hearts. This 706 00:45:24,560 --> 00:45:27,480 Speaker 3: episode eventually took us to the famous Feeding of the 707 00:45:27,520 --> 00:45:30,759 Speaker 3: five thousand. It is important to note back then that 708 00:45:30,800 --> 00:45:34,080 Speaker 3: they didn't count women and children, so five thousand most 709 00:45:34,239 --> 00:45:38,319 Speaker 3: likely meant ten to fifteen thousand. The most absurd part 710 00:45:38,360 --> 00:45:41,000 Speaker 3: of this story is that the only one who thought 711 00:45:41,040 --> 00:45:43,879 Speaker 3: to bring food was a small boy. But that's neither 712 00:45:43,880 --> 00:45:47,440 Speaker 3: here nor there. This miracle, turning just a few loads 713 00:45:47,480 --> 00:45:49,759 Speaker 3: of bread and a couple of fish into a meal 714 00:45:49,840 --> 00:45:53,799 Speaker 3: for thousands teaches us a valuable lesson. It demonstrated that 715 00:45:53,920 --> 00:45:57,080 Speaker 3: God does not need excess to use people for his glory. 716 00:45:57,640 --> 00:46:00,920 Speaker 3: He uses the small and insignificant thing of this world 717 00:46:01,200 --> 00:46:04,879 Speaker 3: to prove his power. He blessed thousands with the faithfulness 718 00:46:04,920 --> 00:46:08,840 Speaker 3: of one. The boy with two fish and five lows 719 00:46:08,880 --> 00:46:12,200 Speaker 3: serves as a reminder to every disciple that God is 720 00:46:12,239 --> 00:46:15,920 Speaker 3: able to use anything to accomplish his purpose. Perhaps you 721 00:46:15,960 --> 00:46:18,760 Speaker 3: feel like you don't have much to offer God. Perhaps 722 00:46:18,800 --> 00:46:22,200 Speaker 3: you feel at the end of yourself, tired and lacking strength. 723 00:46:23,080 --> 00:46:27,640 Speaker 3: Jesus doesn't need flashy talent or riches to perform miracles. 724 00:46:27,680 --> 00:46:31,040 Speaker 3: All he needs is faithfulness. Whatever you have to give, 725 00:46:31,520 --> 00:46:34,560 Speaker 3: give it your awe. Even in your weakest moments, God 726 00:46:34,640 --> 00:46:38,719 Speaker 3: is able to display strength. This episode ended with God's 727 00:46:38,760 --> 00:46:42,440 Speaker 3: strength on display. The disciples were once again toss to 728 00:46:42,520 --> 00:46:45,400 Speaker 3: and fro by the wind and the waves. However, Jesus 729 00:46:46,000 --> 00:46:49,560 Speaker 3: was standing above the waves, walking toward them. Remember the 730 00:46:49,640 --> 00:46:52,799 Speaker 3: last episode when we talked about the imagery of water 731 00:46:52,840 --> 00:46:56,360 Speaker 3: in the Bible, Unruly and stormy waters are supposed to 732 00:46:56,360 --> 00:46:58,920 Speaker 3: be an image of the chaos and darkness of the world. 733 00:46:59,440 --> 00:47:02,560 Speaker 3: So what is the significance of Jesus walking on top 734 00:47:02,680 --> 00:47:06,319 Speaker 3: of the storm and Simon Peter sinking? This scene is 735 00:47:06,400 --> 00:47:09,480 Speaker 3: telling us that Jesus has power over the things that 736 00:47:09,560 --> 00:47:12,680 Speaker 3: consume us. While Simon Peter was tossed by the wind, 737 00:47:13,120 --> 00:47:17,160 Speaker 3: Jesus was steady and unwavering. Simon Peter took his eyes 738 00:47:17,239 --> 00:47:20,279 Speaker 3: off Jesus and found himself being swallowed up by the 739 00:47:20,360 --> 00:47:24,120 Speaker 3: dark abyss. Let's go back to the scene and relive 740 00:47:24,160 --> 00:47:27,640 Speaker 3: the intensity Simon Peter felt the support of his feet 741 00:47:27,680 --> 00:47:31,000 Speaker 3: give way as he dropped into the cold blackness. He 742 00:47:31,120 --> 00:47:33,520 Speaker 3: was consumed by the waters and sank deep into the 743 00:47:33,520 --> 00:47:36,880 Speaker 3: belly of the ocean. Simon Peter kicked his legs and 744 00:47:36,960 --> 00:47:40,200 Speaker 3: stroked his arms upward, trying to reach the top. He 745 00:47:40,280 --> 00:47:43,120 Speaker 3: emerged from underneath the water, only to be buried by 746 00:47:43,160 --> 00:47:46,880 Speaker 3: another wave. The impact left a ringing in his ears. 747 00:47:47,160 --> 00:47:50,120 Speaker 3: He was almost sure he would die. He emerged again, 748 00:47:50,280 --> 00:47:52,800 Speaker 3: not sure if he had the strength to continue swimming. 749 00:47:53,600 --> 00:47:56,640 Speaker 3: In his hysteria, he was able to spare a few 750 00:47:56,680 --> 00:47:59,520 Speaker 3: breaths to cry out to Jesus. In a moment of 751 00:47:59,560 --> 00:48:03,640 Speaker 3: complete despair, he spoke one of the most powerful prayers ever, uttered, 752 00:48:04,080 --> 00:48:07,080 Speaker 3: a prayer that would echo into eternity. His cry for 753 00:48:07,160 --> 00:48:09,920 Speaker 3: help reached straight to the heart of God and change 754 00:48:09,960 --> 00:48:13,520 Speaker 3: the course of his life. Surrounded by waves and gasping 755 00:48:13,600 --> 00:48:17,560 Speaker 3: for air, he looked up and shouted, Jesus save me. 756 00:48:18,360 --> 00:48:21,560 Speaker 3: This is the shortest prayer in all scripture, but it 757 00:48:21,640 --> 00:48:24,799 Speaker 3: is the most profound. Not all prayers need to be 758 00:48:24,880 --> 00:48:28,200 Speaker 3: long and deep. Some of the most effective and honest 759 00:48:28,200 --> 00:48:31,560 Speaker 3: prayers come from a sigh of pain or a shout 760 00:48:31,560 --> 00:48:35,960 Speaker 3: of desperation. Jesus Save Me is a prayer you can 761 00:48:35,960 --> 00:48:40,480 Speaker 3: pray as well. If you find yourself lost, hopeless, and alone, 762 00:48:40,920 --> 00:48:43,560 Speaker 3: you can reach out to God and ask to be saved. 763 00:48:44,160 --> 00:48:47,520 Speaker 3: Make this prayer a priority this week. What storms are 764 00:48:47,560 --> 00:48:50,720 Speaker 3: you caught in? What sins are you stuck in? Shout 765 00:48:50,760 --> 00:48:53,360 Speaker 3: to Jesus and He will wrap you in his arms. 766 00:48:53,840 --> 00:48:56,520 Speaker 3: In our next episode, the glory of Christ will be 767 00:48:56,560 --> 00:48:59,960 Speaker 3: revealed in splendor. Join us next time for episode He Left, 768 00:49:00,719 --> 00:49:05,440 Speaker 3: Behold and Beware. Thanks again for listening. For more inspiring stories, 769 00:49:05,600 --> 00:49:08,840 Speaker 3: daily prayers, and wisdom to last a lifetime, go to 770 00:49:08,920 --> 00:49:11,759 Speaker 3: pray dot com. And to expand your heroes in the 771 00:49:11,800 --> 00:49:15,399 Speaker 3: Bible journey, download the Heroes of the Faith devotional at 772 00:49:15,440 --> 00:49:19,840 Speaker 3: Tonyevans dot org. Forward Slash Heroes. Share this podcast with 773 00:49:19,920 --> 00:49:22,640 Speaker 3: a family member or friend so they can know Jesus 774 00:49:22,760 --> 00:49:25,840 Speaker 3: Christ in a personal way. You never know how great 775 00:49:25,880 --> 00:49:28,279 Speaker 3: of an impact the Bible in this podcast can have 776 00:49:28,680 --> 00:49:30,800 Speaker 3: on someone's life. God bless