In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost. Matthew 18:14 NABRE Jesus teaches the importance of all who are followers and connected to God. Every lost follower who is found is a reason for celebration in…
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When they all saw this, they began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner.” Luke 19:7 NABRE Jesus travelling through Jericho comes upon a tax collector named Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus climbs a tree to get a look at Jesus. Jesus surprises him by stopping…
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but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:2 NABRE Jesus has gained a reputation as a friend of tax collectors and sinners. A Jew would keep their distance from both groups as to be sure they are not influenced…
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Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 NABRE Jesus speaks to His disciples about the cost of discipleship, persecution and even discord in families. Jesus says He did not come to bring peace, but the sword. Jesus…
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because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. John 6:38 NABRE Speaking to a great crowd whom He had fed, Jesus tells them that He has come down from heaven. Earlier speaking to Nicodemus Jesus said no…
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