Month: September 2023
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The Friend at Midnight
In Luke 11, Jesus teaches with a unique parable that tells an odd story. While explaining how we should pray, Jesus tells His disciples about a man bothered by a…
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The Math of Forgiveness
In Matthew 18, Peter asks Jesus an ambitious question: “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” (Matthew 18:21). While we…
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The “Lost” Parables
Jesus chose to teach with parables for several perfect reasons. At times, He was trying to explain a new or challenging principle; at other times, He was trying to carefully…
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No One Taught Like Jesus
Jesus was the Master Teacher. In Matthew 7, He taught “as one having authority,” and His teaching “amazed” the crowds of people (Matthew 7:28-29). In John 7, even His enemies…
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Wisdom vs. Foolishness
In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon explains that all people should desire and practice wisdom. Solomon was the wisest man ever to live, having been uniquely blessed by God (1…