(Jesus continued talking with His 12 disciples) “When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel, before the Son of man comes.” Matthew 10:23 Lord, I think that is what You would tell us to do […]
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(Jesus continued) “Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all for My names sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:21, 22 Lord, what a sad time. […]
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(Jesus continued talking with his 12 disciples) “When they deliver you up, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking […]
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(Jesus continued) “Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for My name sake, to bear testimony before them and the Gentiles.” Matthew 10:17, 18 Lord, You are not painting a very pretty pictures for Your disciples […]
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(Jesus continued) “Behold, I send you (12 disciples) out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Matthew 10:16 Lord, You told Your disciples to go out and spread the gospel. You told them they would have authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to […]
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(Jesus continued) “And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. Truly, I say to you, it shall be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.” Matthew […]
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(Jesus continued) “As you enter the house, salute it. And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it but if the house is not worthy, let your peace return to you.” Matthew 10:12, 13 Thank You Lord for the gift of peace…..and it truly is Your gift to us. Thank You for […]
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(Jesus continued talking with his disciples) “Take no gold, nor silver, nor copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor a staff; for the laborer deserves his food. And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it, and stay with him until you […]
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(Jesus continued talking with his disciple) “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without pay, give without pay.” Matthew 10:8 Lord, You are giving the disciples the authority to do exactly what You had done while they watched. You were now commanding them to do what You had done. […]
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(Jesus continued talking with his disciples) “And preach as you go, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 10:2 Thank You Lord for the message You brought when here on earth. Thank You for showing Your disciples what they were to do as they followed You. Thank You for giving them willing hearts […]
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