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What was Jesus doing in those final weeks before His crucifixion? Far from withdrawing or preparing Himself in isolation, the Gospels reveal a Messiah steadfastly committed to the same three activities that defined His entire ministry: teaching, healing, and seeking the lost.
Through numerous Gospel accounts, we discover Jesus continuing to teach with authority – addressing both intimate groups of disciples and massive crowds, wealthy rulers and social outcasts, the religious elite and the spiritually hungry. His words challenged, comforted, and transformed those who truly listened. Yet He posed a piercing question that still echoes today: "Why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say?" This reveals the heart of a teacher who desired not merely to inform minds but to transform lives.
Simultaneously, Jesus never ceased His healing ministry. From restoring sight to the blind to curing diseases deemed incurable, His compassion manifested in physical restoration right up until His arrest. These healings point to a deeper truth – that while Jesus offers healing, we must be willing to receive it. Through powerful examples like Steve Jobs and a personal account of a woman who refused life-saving treatment, we're confronted with our own tendency to reject the very cure our souls desperately need.
Most significantly, Jesus remained focused on His ultimate purpose: "to seek and to save that which was lost." Every interaction, every teaching moment, every healing miracle served this greater mission that would culminate at the cross. As we approach Easter, we must ask ourselves: Are we truly listening to His teaching? Are we bringing our brokenness to Him for healing? And most importantly, have we responded to His relentless pursuit of our hearts?
Join us this Easter season as we explore what it means to fully embrace the Teacher, Healer, and Savior who gave everything for us. Subscribe and share this powerful message of hope with someone who needs to hear it today.

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