to fulfill what had been said through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation [of the world].” Matthew 13:35 NABRE Jesus is teaching in parables. He has spoken about weeds among wheat, a mustard seed, yeast, teaching avoidance…
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a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel. Luke 2:32 NABRE Luke is telling the sorry of Jesus presentation to the Lord as required by Hebrew law. Mary, Joseph and Jesus (as a baby) are going to the temple. Jesus as the first born son…
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Series Introduction We begin a new series we are calling “hearts revealed.” Jesus speaks often about what we do in our hearts convicts us. If we lust after someone in our heart we are guilty of adultery, if we are angry with our brother or sister we are liable for…
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At that time Jesus said in reply, “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Matthew 11:25 NABRE We are given a special view into the relationship…
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Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of [your] faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9 NABRE The First Letter of…
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