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Day 17 – Standing Firm in Persecution

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Day 17 – Standing Firm in Persecution

“But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. But when they...
Day 16 – The Beginning of Birth Pangs

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Day 16 – The Beginning of Birth Pangs

Jesus said to them: “Watch out [blepete: see, perceive] that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end [telos] is still...
Day 15 – Not One Stone Upon Another

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Day 15 – Not One Stone Upon Another

As Jesus left the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Teacher, look! What awesome stones and buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see these enormous buildings? Not even one stone will be left upon another. All will be demolished.” Jesus was sitting on the Mount...
Day 14 – The Poor Among Us

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Day 14 – The Poor Among Us

Then he sat down opposite the offering box, and watched the crowd putting coins into it. Many rich people were throwing in large amounts. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, worth less than a penny. He called his disciples and said to them, “I...
Day 13 – Beware of Hypocrisy

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Day 13 – Beware of Hypocrisy

As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’...
Day 12 – Who Is the Messiah?

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Day 12 – Who Is the Messiah?

While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David? David himself, by the Holy Spirit, declared, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet.” ’ “David himself...