(Verses 11-12)
11 "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say,
12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say."
In a few words:
When we have opportunity to share our faith, we can trust the Holy Spirit for guidance.
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Showing posts with label 12. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Mark Chapter 12 - ACC NT Study
41Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.
42But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.
43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.
44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on."
In a few words:
Equal sacrifice often means unequal giving.
42But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.
43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.
44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on."
In a few words:
Equal sacrifice often means unequal giving.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Matthew Chapter 12 - ACC NT Study
What stands out to me in Matthew Chapter 12 is the continuous challenges Jesus faces from the Pharisees.(Verse 2)
When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, "Look! Your disciples are doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath."
(Verse 10)
...Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, they asked him,
"Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?"
(Verse 14)
But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.
(Verse 24)
But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "It is only by Beelzebub, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives out demons."
(Verse 38)
Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you."
What also stands out is Jesus answers each challenge and then moves forward. He once again sets the example. We can be confident we will face challenges in our walk with God. We can also be confident if we strive to walk with God, He will provide wisdom to answer each challenge and strength to move forward.
In a few words:
"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded."
(Hebrews 10:35)
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