So Jesus said again, “Amen, amen, I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep.” John 10:7 NABRE Jesus is teaching about the role of the shepherd in the life of the sheep. The shepherd is the one who cares for the people, they could be the pastor,…
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Matthew 9:29 – November 4, 2020
Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” Matthew 9:29 NABRE Matthew describes several healings by Jesus one after another. In this section with the quoted verse Jesus is pursued by two blind men. Jesus passes by and the two men…
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He humbles those who dwell on high, the lofty city he brings down, brings it down to the ground, levels it to the dust. Isaiah 26:5 NABRE God has declared a banquet, a feast rich in food and wine for all people on Mount Zion. It is a divine fare,…
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Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Matthew 7:21 NABRE Jesus is teaching and speaking about who will enter the kingdom of heaven. He shares a rather unusual exchange, describing…
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For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. Matthew 6:21 NABRE Jesus is teaching His disciples how they should approach material possession and necessities of life. Those who seek first the kingdom have a peaceful confidence in the Father to provide for their lives. Disciples serve God…
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