“… and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ For behold, the kingdom of God is among you.” Luke 17:21 NABRE Jesus is asked if the kingdom of God can be observed and He reply’s no one will announce here it is or look there,…
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Luke 17:19 – November 10, 2021
Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.” Luke 17:19 NABRE We read another story of Jesus healing those in need, this time ten lepers. He sends them off and on their way they are healed, one returns, kneels before Jesus and glorifies God.…
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He said to his disciples, “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the person through whom they occur.” Luke 17:1 NABRE Jesus is addressing what might be known in biblical language as scandal. A scandal is to trip up, something causing sin rather than outrage. For example…
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And he said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God.” Luke 16:15 NABRE Jesus is teaching about focusing on the true God, we cannot love God and serve…
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And the master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently. “For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light.” Luke 16:8 NABRE A steward is called before his master for improper handling of accounts. A steward is responsible…
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