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Herod Antipas’ False Assumption
It seems likely that this event took place after the mission of the disciples (Mk. 6:7). The multiplication of Jesus influence through His disciples caused Herod to get upset. When Herod heard about Jesus and His miraculous powers, he was sure that John the Baptist had risen from …

Steps to Problem Solving
When Jesus heard the news of John’s murder He quickly withdrew from that area and went by ship to a lonely place (v. 13). The people watched where Jesus and His disciples were going and a great crowd walked along the shore and met Him when He landed (v. 14). Although Jesus desper …

The Storms of Life
As soon as the disciples had finished helping Jesus feed the 5,000 He sent the disciples away in a boat and He went up into the hills alone to pray (vv. 22-23). Jesus spent a good deal of His time alone with the Father in prayer. He had this practice not only to make requests to …