They made kings, but not by my authority; they established princes, but without my knowledge. With their silver and gold they made idols for themselves, to their own destruction. Hosea 8:4 NABRE Hosea is denouncing sins which the Hebrew people have acted out. The have appointed kings without God’s approval…
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Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it. Luke 17:33 NABRE Jesus is teaching about life now and what life may be at the end times. He indicates when the end times come there is no reason to collect your belongings. He…
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Why do you call me, “Lord, Lord,” but not do what I command? Luke 6:46 NABRE Jesus provides an example of how you can tell if someone is good. You can tell by what they produce, a good person with a good heart produces good, but an evil person with…
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He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.” Mark 12:24 NABRE We read Jesus’ words at a meal of unleavened bread and Passover called the Last Supper. The Passover is the highest feast in Israelite history. It refers to the blood…
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For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.” Mark 12:44 NABRE Jesus sits in the temple and observes those coming and in particular those who are donating to the temple treasury. For many giving to the…
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