The LORD begot me, the beginning of his works, the forerunner of his deeds of long ago; Proverbs 8:22 NABRE This verse opens a section in Proverbs on Wisdom who is of divine origin. She exists before all things, when God planned and created the universe, adorning it with beauty…
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Remember the word I spoke to you, “No slave is greater than his master.” If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. John 15:20 NABRE Jesus warns His disciples the journey ahead will not be easy. The world hates…
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And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” Matthew 13:57 NABRE Jesus returns to His home town, where He grew up and everyone knows Him and His family. He teaches in…
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I do not accept human praise; John 5:41 NABRE Jesus has given a discourse defending His words and deeds on the basis of His identity as the Son. Having spoken at length about doing the will of the Father, Jesus turns His attention to a different kind of acceptance, the…
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For it is the will of God that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish people. Be free, yet without using freedom as a pretext for evil, but as slaves of God. 1 Peter 2:15-16 NABRE Peter is writing about secular authority to the communities receiving his…
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