Jesus answered them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.” John 8:34 NABRE Jesus says if we remain in His word we will be His disciples and know truth which brings freedom. Freedom allows so much more in life, it keeps us…
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John 7:43 – April 3, 2022
Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” John 7:43 NABRE John tells the story of a woman who is accused of adultery. She is brought before Jesus for judgement, the local leaders wanting to create a dilemma for Jesus, asking…
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When he saw their faith, he said, “As for you, your sins are forgiven.” Luke 5:20 NABRE Men bring a person paralyzed to Jesus for a healing as He is teaching, they cannot reach Jesus and take him to the roof, and lower him on his stretcher in front of…
View More Luke 5:20 – December 6, 2021Luke 17:1 – November 8, 2021
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…
View More Luke 17:1 – November 8, 2021Matthew 9:11 – September 21, 2021
The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Matthew 9:11 NABRE Jesus meets Matthew a tax collector and calls him to be a follower. Jesus ends up at table with Matthew and other of his tax collector friends. Tax…
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