By Pastor Bobby Blakey
Israel Day 3
Walking like Jesus Walked
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Today we got to walk where Jesus walked. We went on the sea of Galilee where He walked on the water…of course, we were on a boat! We went on the Mount of Beatitudes where He preached his most famous sermon. We went to the three cities where He did the most of His ministry: Korazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum. This was such an exciting experience to see these places we have read so much about!
However, the truth is we should be walking like Jesus walked every day:
1 John 2:6 – Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.
This verse isn’t optional. It isn’t spiritual extra credit. This is something we are supposed to do. It is required of us as Christians. We walk like Jesus did.
This means that we need to have faith. Peter wanted to walk on the water just like Jesus did. However, when he took his eyes off Christ and looked at the waves he began to sink. In Matthew 14:31 Jesus asks him why he has little faith and doubted. If we are going to follow Jesus then we must have faith in Him.
This also means we need to have repentance. Ultimately Jesus denounced the three cities He spent most of His time in. In Matthew 11 He declares “Woes” upon them! Why? Because even after seeing His ministry up close and personal they did not repent of their sin. We need to turn from our sin in response to Christ, but even as Christians we need to continually be confessing our sins and committed to purity of heart. After all, Jesus set the standard at perfection.
Finally, if we are going to walk as Jesus did then we need to apply preaching. His Sermon on the Mount is a masterpiece of practical instruction for living. He wasn’t just given us information to know, but calling us to act! On that day on the coast of the Sea of Galilee everyone heard His sermon. But He said that they were only wise if they put it into practice. Jesus did everything to fulfill all righteousness. And He called to purse perfection (Matthew 5:48)!
So, even if you are not here in Israel walking in the literal steps of Jesus, I hope your life is still following Him because that is what matters!
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Hey! If anyone over there can tell Val this…
Val, we’re learning Ephesians 6:10-11 this week and you and I are partners! I know you are gone but hey, why not tell you what’s goin’ on here? Hope you are having the time of your life!
Love,
Shawna
Hey Israel Travelers! These videos are WONDERFUL! Thank you for your efforts of taking all of us back home along on this trip with you! It brings back some awesome memories! Enjoy every moment!
What great videos you all are making. Have a fun journey on the road to Jerusalem.
Hey guys!!! I hope all of you are having a great time down in Israel. I wish i was there. These are great videos you guys have made. Hope you guys have a great time and have a safe trip home!!
P.S. Hey my little brothers, Jake and Adam!!!
Fantastic…..I look forward to everyday. I never saw anybody actually eating the fish at Peter’s. What, no tartar sauce!
I love the videos. Thank you for taking the time to let us be a part of this special trip. Enjoy the trip to Jerusalem tomorrow. Keep my parents alive and well.
Wow– what an incredible day, on an incredible trip! Thanks for taking us along on your journey each day, and allowing us to feel like we are there with you! We are praying for your safety and that it would be a great time to grow in your knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
On the day you guys go to the Gideon Springs and the swimming hole, take your picture by the no rock jumping sign and then jump in. Have Fun!!!!
From,
Joel Israel ‘07
This video was legit. It must be amazing to walk where Jesus walked two thousand years ago! Keep up the good videos they are encouraging!
Thanks for these videos! They are the next best thing to being there.