But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Ephesians 4:7 NABRE Paul is writing to the community in Ephesus about unity, followers are all to be one. In unity each has a gift for building up the kingdom of God. In Paul’s view…
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Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, Matthew 5:23 NABRE Jesus teaches about relationships and maintaining a loving approach to others, particularly those considered brothers and sisters in our community. Jesus is against contentious relationship between His followers,…
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John answered and said, “No one can receive anything except what has been given him from heaven” John 3:27 NABRE Jesus enters an area near John the Baptist and begins baptizing people. His actions create some questions in the mind of John the Baptist’s disciples, they wonder why Jesus is…
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For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.” Mark 12:44 NABRE Jesus sits in the temple and observes those coming and in particular those who are donating to the temple treasury. For many giving to the…
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If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him?” Luke 11:13 NABRE Jesus is praying and His disciples come to Him and ask Him to teach them…
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