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The Third Prediction of the Passion

In Matthew 20:17-28, Jesus predicts His death and teaches His disciples about true greatness in the kingdom of God. He tells them that He will be betrayed, condemned to death, and crucified, but He will rise again on the third day. This prediction of His death and resurrection is a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry, highlighting His willingness to sacrifice Himself for the salvation of humanity......…Read More

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Denunciation of the Scribes and Pharisees

In Matthew 23:1-12, Jesus addresses the crowds and His disciples, criticizing the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocrisy and lack of humility. He acknowledges their authority in interpreting the law of Moses but condemns their actions, which do not align with their teachings. Jesus warns the people not to follow their example, highlighting the importance of humility and true greatness in the kingdom of heaven.....…Read More

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Judging Others

In Luke 6:36-38, Jesus teaches about compassion, judgment, and generosity. He begins by instructing his disciples to be merciful, just as their Father in heaven is merciful. This call to mercy echoes throughout Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the importance of showing compassion and forgiveness to others.....…Read More

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Teaching About Anger

In Matthew 5:20-26, Jesus teaches about righteousness and reconciliation. He begins by challenging the conventional understanding of righteousness held by the religious leaders of his time.....…Read More

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Teaching About Anger
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Teaching About Prayer

Matthew 6:7-15 teaches us the importance of sincere, heartfelt prayer that honors God and aligns our hearts with His will. May we all approach God with reverence and humility, trusting in His provision and extending forgiveness to others as we have been forgiven by Him. And may our prayers be a source of strength, comfort, and guidance as we seek to live in accordance with God's kingdom.....…Read More

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Teaching About Prayer
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The Judgment of the Nations

In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus shares the parable of the sheep and the goats, illustrating the final judgment. In this passage, Jesus describes how the Son of Man will separate the righteous (sheep) from the unrighteous (goats), based on their actions of compassion and kindness toward others....…Read More

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The Judgment of the Nations
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The Parable of the Tenants

Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: "Hear another parable....…Read More

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The Parable of the Tenants
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Return of the Seventy-two

The seventy-two disciples returned rejoicing and said to Jesus, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name."....…Read More

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Return of the Seventy-two
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Reproaches to Unrepentant Towns

Jesus said to them, "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon....…Read More

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Reproaches to Unrepentant Towns
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The Mission of the Seventy-two

Jesus appointed seventy-two other disciples whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them....…Read More

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The Mission of the Seventy-two
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The Would-be Followers of Jesus

As Jesus and his disciples were proceeding on their journey, someone said to him....…Read More

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The Would-be Followers of Jesus
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Departure for Jerusalem; Samaritan Inhospitality

When the days for Jesus to be taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, and....…Read More

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Departure for Jerusalem; Samaritan Inhospitality
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The Greatest in the Kingdom

The disciples approached Jesus and said, "Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?"....…Read More

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The Greatest in the Kingdom
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The Second Prediction of the Passion

While they were all amazed at his every deed, Jesus said to his disciples....…Read More

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The Second Prediction of the Passion
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The First Disciples

Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, "Here is a true child of Israel....…Read More

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The First Disciples
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Herod’s Opinion of Jesus

Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying...…Read More

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Herod’s Opinion of Jesus
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The Mission of the Twelve

Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic...…Read More

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The Mission of the Twelve
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Feast of the Dedication

The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, "I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone me?"...…Read More

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Feast of the Dedication
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Jesus and Abraham

Jesus said to the Jews: "Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death." So the Jews said to him, "Now we are sure that you are possessed. Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, 'Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.' Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? Or the prophets, who died? Who do you make yourself out to be?"...…Read More

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Jesus and Abraham
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Jesus and Abraham

Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."...…Read More

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Jesus and Abraham
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Jesus, the Father’s Ambassador

Jesus said to the Pharisees: "I am going away and you will look for me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going you cannot come."....…Read More

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Jesus, the Father’s Ambassador
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Jairus’s Daughter and the Woman with a Hemorrhage

When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him....…Read More

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The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac

Jesus and his disciples came to the other side of the sea, to the territory of the Gerasenes. When he got out of the boat, at once a man from the tombs who had an unclean spirit met him....…Read More

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The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac
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The Beatitudes

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying....…Read More

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The Beatitudes