Tag: Jesus’ Life Story
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Take Heed, Watch!
Story 235 – The Olivet Discourse Technology intrigues me; even old cars; the stick type! The car was invented in 1886 by Karl Benz and is still going strong today; that’s over 140 years ago! But do I need all those gears? Well, I miss some out now and again, especially on the way downhill, just…
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The Time Of The Coming: Parable of the Fig Tree
Story 234 – The Olivet Discourse People often look forward to a particular season every year. For me, it’s the autumn or fall. The days are not too hot and the beauty of God’s creation seems to be at its most radiant. I can’t imagine life without the usual cool autumn breezes! They act as a…
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The Coming Of The Son Of Man
Story 233 – The Olivet Discourse Jesus dearly wanted us to, “Be ready,” for his second coming. It will happen in God’s time. We do not know the “day and hour”.“Not even the Son” knows the time “but the Father only”. (Mark 13:32, Matthew 24:36) Jesus said, “There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars…
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False Christs and False Prophets
Story 232 – The Olivet Discourse Today, warning signs are everywhere in our world. They are attached to our food, clothes, toys and probably everything else mentionable. That’s in addition to being surrounded by them in the home, at work and on the street. They serve a critical purpose; keeping us safe. Do we always follow…
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Persecutions Foretold
Story 231 – The Olivet Discourse Knowing our future may not always be a good thing! As well as Jesus prophesying the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, he also foretold the fate of his disciples. He said to them, “they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You…
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Signs Before The End Of The World
Story 230 – The Olivet Discourse Have you read any recent warnings about pending tragedies, disasters or even the forthcoming end of the world? Well, if not, you are another very selective reader who avoids the often hyped-up news articles. Their real purpose is, of course, to make headlines and sell news-space. God’s silence is intriguing.…
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Prediction Of The Destruction Of The Temple In Jerusalem
Story 229 – The Olivet Discourse The original Temple in Jerusalem was built by Solomon many hundreds of years before Jesus Christ. Although destroyed in 587BC, it was rebuilt between 536-515BC and then remodelled by Herod the Great who lived from 37-4BC. (It was Herod the Great who also killed all newborn males in an attempt…
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The Poor Widow’s Gift Of Two Mites
Story 228 – The Final Ministry in Jerusalem I have heard the short Gospel reading about the poor widow who put two small copper coins into the Temple collection box many times. I have also wondered, just as often, why she made such a huge contribution? Jesus had probably just finished preaching and sat down near…
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Jesus On His Way To Jerusalem
Story 227 – The Final Ministry in Jerusalem How is your life fairing? Is it going to plan? “God’s will, God’s way” or “Thy will be done,” are all common prayer endings. The latter words occur in the Lord’s Prayer and they were spoken by Jesus to his Heavenly Father in the Garden of Gethsemane when…
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Woe To The Scribes And Pharisees
Story 226 – The Final Ministry in Jerusalem Jesus came to this earth and lived among the Jewish people. He dearly wanted them to listen to his word and follow his ways. Sadly, many didn’t! Perhaps, Jesus’ determination to guide and protect them is captured in this short fictional story: Story: A farmer went into his…