Bøger af Joyce Cordell

He's been steeped in the law. Can he possibly trust this Galilean who claims to fulfill the law? What is the truth? First-century Nicodemus likes his predictable, steady life-study the law, teach the law, practice the law. He bristles at the very mention of Jesus' name. But his life is about to radically change when he journeys to Galilee where he suffers a devastating injury, only to be rescued by a dirty, smelly shepherd. How humiliating! Will this encounter become the very tool God will use to open Nicodemus' heart to the truth? After a night-time conversation with the healer, Nicodemus must decide if he will dare to venture further into the unknown or stay in his Pharisaic world. ...everyone who exalts himself will be humbled... Luke 18:14 A Heart for Truth is the behind-the-scenes story of Nicodemus, another Bible character in this series of Unlikely Believers.

How could a tax collector become a disciple of Jesus? No doubt Matthew endured great struggle before Jesus said, "Follow me."In first century Galilee, tax collectors faced the wrath of their Fellow Jews. After all, these despised men had sold their souls to the Romans, not to mention becoming filthy rich. How could a good Jewish boy fall into such a trap?Follow the author's possible story that leads Matthew from one pitfall to another until he eventually becomes a tax collector along the trade route through Capernaum. See how the location of his tax collector booth gives him opportunity to hear Jesus' teachings and causes him to face his sinful condition, ready to repent and follow the master. Sit in on the dinner Matthew plans for his friends where he hopes they, too, will come to believe. Watch the Pharisees spoil it all by questioning why Jesus "eats with sinners." Will Matthew have to overcome the tag "tax collector" even with his fellow disciples? Follow Matthew as he matures with eyes to see and meets the challenge of Jesus to "go into all the world."