And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. (Luke 13:12-13)   Jesus was never only healing bodies. When Jesus healed someone physically, He was also unlocking potential within them to fulfill their calling. When Jesus saw the woman who was bent and twisted, her future compressed, and her pain that kept her captive for years,

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38) Peter wasn't just giving people a simple invitation to know Jesus. He was speaking with authority and purpose when he said,  "Repent and be baptized every one of you." He centered it all on  "in the name of Jesus Christ.” See, the early church didn't just tag "in Jesus' name" at the end of their

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. (Matthew 15:8-9) Jesus clearly pointed out the problem: the religious people knew how to say the right things, but their hearts were far from God. Religion is humanity's attempt to create followers to reach God by doing what they decide is necessary. It often leads to loud crying, d