When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to…
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Opportunity in persecution?
Jesus warned his followers of a time that would come when they would face persecution because of his name. He warned them of a time to come when they would stand trial before kings and governors because they were his followers. Then he told them why this would happen. …But…
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Cross to bear
Have you heard the saying: “We all have a cross to bear?” Jesus tells us that in order to be his disciple we must “carry our own cross” and follow him (Luke 14:27). If you’ve ever seen a movie or television depiction of the story of Jesus, think about the…
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Blessed by God
During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talked about the types of people that will be blessed by God. It’s comforting to see exactly how much God loves us and how he will bless us in the midst of the troubles of this world. Often when I read the Bible…