Matthew 7:28-29 ESV And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. Audiences knew there was a difference when Jesus taught. He did not just teach with superior knowledge and training, He taught with authority. Authority …
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Matthew 7:24-27 ESVEveryone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the …
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Exodus 4:1-3 ESV Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’” The Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A staff.” And He said, “Throw it on the ground.” So he threw …
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Matthew 7: 21-23 ESVNot everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, …
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Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, …
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Matthew 7:13-14 ESV Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. This is not a …
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Over the weekend, I was clearing out some weeds from a corner of our yard. The frustrating thing was that I had cleared out the same area only about a month ago. As I labored, it occurred to me that these were exactly the same weeds. While I have pulled them out of the ground, …
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“There she is!” my wife hissed, “Kill her!” I grabbed my 22 caliber rifle and put the thief’s head directly in my sights. She didn’t realize I was there and I was too close to miss. She was a repeat offender. This is the 3rd time we had caught her, or one of her thieving …
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Who Am I Exodus 3:11-12a ESV But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Children if Israel out of Egypt?” He (God) said, “I will be with you …” In Exodus chapter 3 we find the story of Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush. …
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Matthew 7:12 – 14 ESV So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For …
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