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Matthew 11:2-11

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Lori Wagner

... women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Chess strategy check: Jesus declares John the most amazing human being who ever lived. His message and character is flawless and to be trusted. To this, Jesus defines himself clearly as John’s missional successor. Chess strategy checkmate: Jesus initiates the messianic prophecy. Everyone who now becomes part of God’s kingdom through following Jesus will receive such an amazing gift that ...

103. Judging Prematurely

Matthew 7:1-2

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

... man, that he was indeed a diplomat. Not knowing what to say to a Chinese, the young man stupidly asked, “Likee soupee?” The diplomat nodded and smiled. Later, Wellington Coo, this man seated by the young fellow, was called on to speak. He delivered an eloquent address in flawless English. As he sat down to the sound of applause, he turned to the young American and said, “Likee speechee?” We had better not judge folks prematurely, lest we find out that it is we who are being judged, not they!

104. Heroines of the Faith

Mark 1:29.39

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David E. Leininger

... set free in return for granting each of them a wish. Now one of the guys just doesn’t believe it, and said, “Okay, if you can really grant wishes, then double my IQ.” The mermaid said, “Done.” Suddenly, the guy started reciting Shakespeare flawlessly and analyzing it with amazing insight. The second guy was so blown away that he said to the mermaid, “Triple my IQ.” The mermaid said, “Done.” The guy started to spout out all the mathematical solutions to problems that had been stumping all ...

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Psalm 103:1-22

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... praise, in order to be musically metrical and liturgically forceful, will not be laden with qualifications covering every possible ramification. Thus, when we consider both sides of each claim in the balance, we can see that the obedience described in verse 18 is not flawless, though it is intended. And the point of verse 3 is not to claim that Yahweh will heal each disease in every case but to attribute all such healings to Yahweh. Additional Note 103:6 Righteousness: The Hb. term is in the plural, meaning ...

106. Fox in the Henhouse

Luke 13:31-35

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Lori Wagner

... self interest. In Greek writer Luke’s gospel, we often see these kinds of references, as he tells us about Jesus. Luke, a non-Jewish physician and writer, was highly educated and most likely a close friend of Paul. His Greek is eloquent and nearly flawless. He was not only a gospel writer but a historian as well. Writing for his countrymen, Luke used explanations and language that would have appealed to a Greek reader. The experience of Jesus in our scripture for today brings out some of that rich, Greek ...

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