Jesus got into the boat and went back across the lake to his own town,

Jesus went back across to the other side of the lake. There at the lakeside a large crowd gathered around him.

One day Jesus was standing on the shore of Lake Gennesaret while the people pushed their way up to him to listen to the word of God.

Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed him with great joy.

When he came near Jerusalem, at the place where the road went down the Mount of Olives, the large crowd of his disciples began to thank God and praise him in loud voices for all the great things that they had seen:

"God bless the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to God!"

but they could not find a way to do it, because all the people kept listening to him, not wanting to miss a single word.

Herod was afraid of John because he knew that John was a good and holy man, and so he kept him safe. He liked to listen to him, even though he became greatly disturbed every time he heard him.

David himself called him 'Lord'; so how can the Messiah be David's descendant?" A large crowd was listening to Jesus gladly.

John was like a lamp, burning and shining, and you were willing for a while to enjoy his light.

Those who listen to me will be happy--- those who stay at my door every day, waiting at the entrance to my home.

And so I sent for you at once, and you have been good enough to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God, waiting to hear anything that the Lord has instructed you to say."