Posts by Barry Forder

The Power of His Resurrection

The Power of His Resurrection In Philippians 3:10-12, the Apostle Paul states the following: “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already […]

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The Disciples Prayer – Part 2

In Luke chapter 11 we have one of the most detailed teachings on prayer in the Bible. In the first part of this study, we looked at the first part of the ‘Disciple’s Prayer’. After watching Jesus pray, probably on a number of occasions, one of His disciples plucked up the courage to ask Him […]

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The Disciples Prayer – Part 1

The Disciples Prayer – Part 1  On a number of occasions the disciples observed Jesus in payer. What must have struck them was the manor in which Jesus prayed. It was not the typical religious observance, a formality conducted out of a sense of duty; it was an intimate conversation between a Father and Son. […]

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What must you do to inherit eternal life?

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10, as Jesus continues His journey toward Jerusalem, He meets an expert in the Jewish Law who tries to entrap him with a question. The question itself is a good one, and one that we should all ask: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” How sad that so many […]

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Reversing the effects of the Fall!

As we continue our journey through Luke’s gospel, we now find Jesus, on His way down to Jerusalem, sending out 70 disciples (in pairs), giving them power over unclean spirits and the power to heal sickness as they proclaim the coming of the kingdom of God. In addition, they were to specifically search out places […]

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Are you ready to plough?

In the last part of Luke chapter 9 we see Jesus, Peter, James and John return from the Mt of Transfiguration to be with the rest of the disciples who had waited somewhere around the base of the mountain (Mt Nebo?) while a large crowed gathered, presumably expecting Jesus’ arrival. From the crowd, a voice cried […]

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Whom Shall I Send?

In Luke chapter 9, as part of thier ‘on the job training’, after seeing Jesus demonstrate His power and authority over sickness and those possessed, the 12 disciples are then sent out to do the same! “Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent […]

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The Thief of Unbelief!

There are three silent, but powerful, ‘enemies’ that hinder the work of God in our lives: Fear, doubt and unbelief. So often, fear leads to doubt and doubt to unbelief. James tells us: “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown […]

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A Believing Heart!

In the last blog/post looking at Luke 8,  verses 1-15, we saw that Luke recounts the parable Jesus taught about the four different types of soil – that speak of the condition of men’s hearts when they hear the word of God. ─The Way Side  – This is those who reject the Word of God […]

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Be not afraid, only believe!

Luke chapter 8 begins by reminding us that throughout Jesus’ ministry He proclaimed the good news, accompanied by signs and wonders, healing multitudes. When Jesus sent the disciples out He said: “And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils” […]

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