Did Jesus actually compare us to and with a person who was kind of corrupt and sneaky? He did indeed in order to make his point.
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Love God, but you must love yourself first
Then they probably will simply realize that they are already loving God.
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Speak the wonders of God’s glory and peace
“Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.”
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Jesús es fuego en esta tierra
Algo nos está sucediendo. Alguien está derramando fuego en nosotros.
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Be prepared, or be punished
Of course this is, once again, apocalyptic language of punishment and warning, because Jesus surely wanted them to know the severity of missing the moment.
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It’s all gift! It’s all grace!
The treasure is already given to us. It’s ours to receive and to be grateful for it!
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The only place that makes sense in Jesus’ kingdom is last place
This only can be experienced, then known.
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Paul, Jesus speak of fullness of blessing and grace
Hopefully, we listen and hear!
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More work is needed in spirit, love to support the ministry of marriage
It may be that to create more laws and condemnations after the fact — that is, after a marriage has disintegrated and died — is not what is needed.
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God and Jesus each give us slaps today
And the kiss in the middle that the word gives today is the incredible Psalm 139.
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