Then the LORD extended his hand and touched my mouth, saying to me, See, I place my words in your mouth! Jeremiah 1:9 NABRE Jeremiah is a major prophet in the Hebrew Scriptures. He begins his career under the reign of King Josiah (626 BCE) because of his sweeping reforms…
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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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But he passed through the midst of them and went away. Luke 4:30 NABRE Jesus returns to His home town and enters the synagogue. In the synagogue He takes the scrolls and declares a year of jubilee, with liberty to captives and forgiveness. This proclamation upsets the others in the…
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and they said to the woman, “We no longer believe because of your word; for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the savior of the world.” John 4:42 NABRE Jesus travels through Samaria, and meets a woman who introduces Him to the town’s people.…
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And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” Luke 4:22 NABRE Jesus attends His local synagogue. Asking for the scroll He reads a Scripture from Isaiah. The passage He reads calls…
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