Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please, let me kiss my father and mother good-bye, and I will follow you.” Elijah answered, “Go back! What have I done to you?” 1 Kings 19:20 NABRE Elijah a great prophet of the Hebrew people has completed his mission for…
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He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read. Luke 4:16 NABRE Jesus returns to Nazareth the place He grew up and attends synagogue as He has done most of His life.…
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At once they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:20 NABRE Jesus is journeying along the sea and selecting followers who will become His apostles. He calls two brothers Simon and Andrew saying to them, come after me and I will make you fishers of men. We read that…
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The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Matthew 9:11 NABRE Jesus meets Matthew a tax collector and calls him to be a follower. Jesus ends up at table with Matthew and other of his tax collector friends. Tax…
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Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this.” John 1:50 NABRE Jesus calls Philip to follow Him, using His formula for calling all disciples. Philip responds to Jesus request by…
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