Mark 12:38-40

One of the best things that happened in the midst of the pandemic in the Philippines was the explosion of thousands of community pantries all over the country. The community pantries are community-……

One of the best things that happened in the midst of the pandemic in the Philippines was the explosion of thousands of community pantries all over the country. The community pantries are community-……

Majority of the devotees in the shrine are poor. Many who flock to the shrine are hungry, thirsty, alienated, depressed, excluded, abandoned and deprived in multiple ways and variety of experiences……

As Jesus taught the religious leaders – the teachers of the law – listened. Everyone saw them. But Jesus wasn’t afraid. What Jesus said here is a lesson for all time. We must be careful of religious leaders who pretend to be righteous, but instead go around doing evil. It doesn’t matter how they might justify their deeds, or how self-deluded they may be, we must beware of them. There have been many religious people like this throughout history. Just think for a moment about the persecution, exploitation, and abuse that has taken place in the name of religion. Don’t be fooled by simply following what any religious leader says, whether in a book, on TV, or online, until you’ve checked it out for yourself in the Word of God. Similarly, don’t simply accept what any organisation tells you as being true, unless you have understood for yourself that it agrees with the principles that Jesus lived out and taught.…

As Jesus taught the religious leaders – the teachers of the law – listened. Everyone saw them. But Jesus wasn’t afraid. What Jesus said here is a lesson for all time. We must be careful of religious leaders who pretend to be righteous, but instead go around doing evil. It doesn’t matter how they might justify their deeds, or how self-deluded they may be, we must beware of them. There have been many religious people like this throughout history. Just think for a moment about the persecution, exploitation, and abuse that has taken place in the name of religion. Don’t be fooled by simply following what any religious leader says, whether in a book, on TV, or online, until you’ve checked it out for yourself in the Word of God. Similarly, don’t simply accept what any organisation tells you as being true, unless you have understood for yourself that it agrees with the principles that Jesus lived out and taught.…

One expression I found particularly perplexing was the phrase “religious spirit”. I found it to be cryptic, creepy and more than a little unsettling. It’s a term not used anywhere in Scripture but……

One expression I found particularly perplexing was the phrase “religious spirit”. I found it to be cryptic, creepy and more than a little unsettling. It’s a term not used anywhere in Scripture but……

Jesus Speaks on the Authority of God's Word…

Each lesson has: questions based on the Bible and space for writing in answers commentary giving insights into the text practical application and instruction “Letter from God.” Many of the stories about biblical characters are focused on women, making it a unique study. Here are the topics of the 10 lessons: Lesson 1—Courage Representing God Lesson 2—Courageous in Serving Lesson 3—Courageously Overcoming Discouragement Lesson 4—Courageous Within My Family Lesson 5—Courageous in My Church Lesson 6—Courageously Standing Against Popular Opinion Lesson 7—Courageously Standing Against Evil Lesson 8—Courageously Standing for God at Work Lesson 9—Courageously Facing Temptation Lesson 10—Courageous Jesus, Our Inspiration Here’s Lesson 1 of “Heart of Courage.” I hope it encourages you. Verse 15 tells us, “Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.” The Greek word for progress, prokopē, is the idea of “cut forward” or “advance.” God is encouraging us to continue growing a little at a time.…

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