For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 14:11 NABRE Jesus notices people choose their place at table based on honor, taking the better seats. But Jesus warns it is not good to take the best place as the host…
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Psalms 113:5-8 – May 14, 2021
Who is like the LORD our God, enthroned on high, looking down on heaven and earth? He raises the needy from the dust, lifts the poor from the ash heap, Seats them with princes, the princes of the people, Psalms 113:5-8 NABRE Psalm one hundred thirteen is a psalm of…
View More Psalms 113:5-8 – May 14, 2021Luke 18:13 – March 13, 2021
But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.” Luke 18:13 NABRE Jesus recognizes in those listening to Him some believe they are righteous and despise those…
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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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and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11 NABRE This verse concludes what has been commonly known as the Christ hymn. It is not clear if the hymn is something Paul himself composed or something he heard and modified or…
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