Apr 19 2024 72 mins
Jesus was intentional in His ministry in homes. In some cases, He initiated the visit. In other cases, He honoured invitations even from “confirmed” sinners and enemies. This is a big lesson for us to learn.
Let’s examine a few of the things He did in his ministry in homes:
He built relationships – Lazarus and the sisters, Mary, and Martha. (Luke 10:38-41)
People were saved (e.g. Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10). In this case, Jesus initiated the visit. In the end He proclaimed: “Today salvation has come to this house….” (Luke 19:9)
Jesus used the home ministry opportunities to perform miracles, and to teach the general truth on various subjects: Jesus at the Chief Pharisee’s home (Luke 14:1-23).
Discipleship, especially with the disciples. (Mark 9:28-29)
No discrimination – He ministered in the homes of the rich, the outcasts, the saints and “confirmed” sinners but ensured Contact without contamination.