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Category Archives: commitment
failing faithfully
Matthew 17:14-21 14 And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, falling on his knees before him, 15 said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, because he is an epileptic and he suffers severely. … Continue reading
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tasting death … now or later
Matthew 16:24-28 24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone wants to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 Because whoever wants to save his soul will destroy it, but whoever … Continue reading
revenge of the “holy woman”
Genesis 38:11-30 11 Then Judah said to Tamar his daughter-in-law, “Remain a widow in your father’s house, till Shelah my son grows up”- for he feared that he would die, like his brothers. So Tamar went and remained in her … Continue reading
when good seed goes wrong
Matthew 13:18-23 18 “So listen to the parable of the planter: 19 When anyone hears the message about the coming kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been planted in his heart. … Continue reading
another new start
Genesis 35:1-15 And God said to Jacob, “Get up, go up to Bethel and live there. Make an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you had escaped from your brother Esau.” 2 So Jacob said to … Continue reading
when life does not fit
Matthew 11:1-6 When Jesus had completed coaching his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities also. 2 But when John heard in prison about what the Christ was doing, he sent word by … Continue reading
workers need perspective on their purpose
Matthew 10:38-42 38 And whoever does not take his cross and follow behind me, he is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his soul will destroy it, and whoever destroys his soul for my sake will find it. 40 … Continue reading
workers need to be aware of what might happen
Matthew 10:17-22 17 Be attentive of men, for they will send you to court and punish you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, for the purpose of testifying before them … Continue reading
A bride for the Master’s Son
Genesis 24:1-20 Abraham was old by now, well advanced in days. And the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who was steward of all that he had, … Continue reading
The Sky Kingdom is going nowhere
Matthew 8:18-22 18 After Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he ordered his disciples to go over to the other side of the lake. 19 And one scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever … Continue reading
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