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You’ve Heard It Said
But To Fulfill ~ Jesus goes on address a number of the laws that have been a part of the ancient story’s telling since its earliest iterations. As Matthew’s initial audience so revered the Law and the Prophets—that was what they called the books that made up the Bible of their day—he records a big… Continue reading
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You’ve Heard It Said
The Sermon on the Mount ~ The life that Jesus calls his followers to live would be quite conspicuous in our world. In the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus painted a picture of devotion and dependence on God that stood in stark contrast to life as usual. From the very first words—a poetic section… Continue reading
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From The Outset
You Talking to Me? Simon, Andrew, James and John heard Jesus’ call that day, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” All of the gospel writers record that the men pulled their boats ashore, left their boats and nets behind, and followed him. They’d still be fishermen. But fishing, in their experience,… Continue reading
Big Buts of the Bible 