Command: Beware, be on guard against all greed Luke 12:15 15But He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one is affluent does his life consist of his possessions.” Story: Judas betrays Jesus Matthew 26:6-20; Mark 14:3-17; Luke 22:3-14; John 12:1-8; Judas betrays Jesus (Messiah, pp 228-232) Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, […]
Month: June 2023
Beware of proud scribes – June 25, 2023
Command: Beware of proud scribes Mark 12:38 38And in His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like personal greetings in the marketplaces, 39and seats of honor in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets, 40who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long prayers. These will receive all the more condemnation.” (image: Good News Productions International and College Press Publishing) Story: Jesus tested by religious leaders Matthew 21:20 – 22:46; Mark […]
Follow Me – June 18, 2023
Command: Follow Me (Jesus) John 12:26 26If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. Story: Greeks seek Jesus, voice from heaven John 12:20-32; Greeks seek Jesus, voice from heaven (Messiah, pp 220-221) Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What […]
Do not fear persecution – June 11, 2023
Command: Do not fear (persecution) Matthew 10:31 31So do not fear; you are more valuable than a great number of sparrows. Story: Jesus’ triumphal entry Matthew 26:3-4; Mark 14:1-2; John 12:1-2; Matthew 21:1-19; Mark 11:1-18; Luke 19:28-48; John 12:12-19; Jesus’ triumphal entry (Messiah, pp 216-219) Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: […]