It is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for the smallest part of a letter of the law to become invalid. Luke 16:17 NABRE Jesus speaks about coming to bring a new kingdom which contains all that we know, including the law and (if we read Matthew…
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Mark 7:8 – February 8, 2022
You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition. Mark 7:8 NABRE Certain religious leaders from the temple come and see Jesus. They observe that Jesus’ disciples are not following Jewish traditions, in particular they do not wash their hands before eating a meal. All Jews always carefully wash their…
View More Mark 7:8 – February 8, 2022Luke 14:5 – October 29, 2021
Then he said to them, “Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?” Luke 14:5 NABRE Jesus is dining with one of the lead Pharisees, the third time Jesus has dinner with a Pharisee and it…
View More Luke 14:5 – October 29, 2021Luke 6:3 – September 4, 2021
Jesus said to them in reply, “Have you not read what David did when he and those [who were] with him were hungry?” Luke 6:3 NABRE Since the time of the Law of Moses there has been a special bread made and placed on the altar as an offering for…
View More Luke 6:3 – September 4, 2021Matthew 19:21 – August 16, 2021
Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21 NABRE Jesus is asked what must be done to reach eternal life. Jesus replies, follow the commandments.…
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