Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Mark 1:21-22 Why would the people hearing Jesus say He spoke with authority? Because when Jesus taught, He didn’t quote anyone…
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Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.” Luke 9:23-24 Jesus’ simple yet profound call to…
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…if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10 Jesus called people to believe in the gospel – the good…
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For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Repentance was a cornerstone of Jesus’ message. It’s not just about feeling sorry but about changing our minds and aligning our thoughts with God’s. It’s doing an about-face from our sin to the cleansing arms of…
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Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God Is within you.” Luke 17:20-21 Jesus proclaimed that the kingdom of God was at hand. But…
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Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15 Jesus displayed remarkable courage by entering Galilee to preach, even after John the Baptist was imprisoned. This courage stemmed from…
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But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:20-21 Got any old…
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Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 Like it or not, our vertical relationship with God is intimately connected…
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Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7 Genesis 1:27 tells us that every person bears the image of God, yet we often fail to treat each other with the honor this…
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…Incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; … If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:2, 4-5 True understanding comes from seeking God’s wisdom. In our relationships, especially marriage, we often struggle to fully comprehend one another.…
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