Jesus turned and asked the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law of Moses, “Is it right to heal on the Sabbath?” …If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored. (Lk.14:3,11 CEV) Religious people are often legalistic and judgmental in their attitudes towards [...]
It is like what happens when someone plants a mustard seed in a garden. The seed grows as big as a tree, and birds nest in its branches.” …It is like what happens when a woman mixes yeast into three batches of flour. Finally, all the dough rises.” (Lk.13:19-22 CEV) Kingdom is where the King [...]
By Joji Kaden
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Tagged Door, Dough, express ways, God, God's people, God's rule, Godliness, Good News, Gospel, Kingdom, Kingdom of God, Leaven, Mustard Seed, Religion, Spirituality, tiny mustard seed
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Then he said to the crowd, “Don’t be greedy! Owning a lot of things won’t make your life safe.” Your Father knows what you need. But put God’s work first, and these things will be yours as well. Make sure your treasure is safe in heaven, where thieves cannot steal it and moths cannot destroy [...]
By Joji Kaden
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Tagged Assurance, Disappointment, Eternal benefits, Faith, Foolish man, God's promise, Godliness, Greed, Kingdom values, Material benefits, Need, Obedience, Religion, Religiosity, Riches, Seeking God, Spirituality, Wealth, Wealth management, Word of God, Worry
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Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops. “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn [...]
Now go, but remember, I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. Don’t take along a moneybag or a traveling bag or sandals. And don’t waste time greeting people on the road. As soon as you enter a home, say, “God bless this home with peace.” If the people living there are [...]
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Tagged Good News, Gospel, Harvest, Kingdom, Luke, Ministry, Peace, Proclamation, Servant of God, Servants, Sheep, Wolves, Workers
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The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. They blindfolded him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” And they said many other insulting things to him. At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before [...]
Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. [...]
