'Woman, you have great faith. Let your desire be granted.' (Jesus, Matthew 15:28) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature each week
The story so far... Jesus speaks with a Canaanite woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon. The Canaanites were old enemies of the Israelites. (If you are unable to play “read to me” please try using a different browser e.g Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Safari)
'You have so little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?' - Jesus, Matthew 14:31 Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature each
The story so far... Jesus has been teaching people all day and has just fed over 5000 from two fish and five loaves. The disciples are in a boat on the Sea of Galilee when a storm hits. It is the “fourth watch” of the night, i.e., the darkest time of the night... (If you
"All we have with us is five loaves and two fish" - Matthew 14:17 Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature each
The story so far... Jesus learns that his cousin, John the Baptist, has been killed. He tries to take some time out to be by himself, but the crowds follow him. (If you are unable to play “read to me” please try using a different browser e.g Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Safari)
I give you a heart wise and shrewd as no one has had before (First Kings 3:12) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your
The story so far... Jesus continues to teach the crowds about the Kingdom of Heaven using parables (stories). It seems that the Kingdom he is talking about is very different to earthly kingdoms. (If you are unable to play “read to me” please try using a different browser e.g Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Safari)
The kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air can come and shelter in its branches (Jesus, Matthew 13:23)
The story so far... Jesus has been teaching the crowds using parables. He likes to use stories about familiar activities so that the people can understand more easily. (If you are unable to play “read to me” please try using a different browser e.g Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Safari)
