The Jews murmured about him because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven,” John 6:41 NABRE Jesus shares a long speech on being the bread of life that came down from heaven. Scholars compare this teaching to that of manna in the desert. The Hebrew people…
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and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Luke 3:6 NABRE The gospel writer Luke records the announcement of John the Baptizer, using the words of Isaiah from over seven hundred years previous. Isaiah declares the return of the exiled Jews from Babylon, the Jews will return home with…
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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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He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God. Luke 18:43 NABRE Jesus travelling towards Jerusalem is called by a blind man begging along the roadside. Jesus stops and asks what he wants from Him. He…
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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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