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The Parable of the Tenants and the capstone

Luke 20:9-18 HL & TH Jesus teaches moral stories through parables. TH Prophets and messengers sent by God were killed by evil men in the past; there will be a day where God will judge these evil men. The vineyard … Continue reading

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Idols vs God

Psalm 113 &114 HL & TH The Psalmist is full of praise and trust in the majestic sovereign God who made heavens and earth, and made the earth for human beings vs 16. Psalm 114:4-8 Man made idols are detestable … Continue reading

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Paul & Barnabas

Acts 14:22-28 Hl & TH vs 21…preached the good news…won a large number of disciples…strengthening…and encouraging… vs 4 We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God

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Answer a question with a question on authority

Luke 20:1-8 HL & TH Jesus answered a question over his authority with a question…possibly to lead them to an answer indirectly.

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The LORD name to be praised

Psalm 113:1-9 HL & TH vs 3…rising of the sun…the name of the LORDis to be praise vs 4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Helps the poor and needy.

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Paul shifted attention from him to God & evidence faith

Acts 14:8-19 TH & HL Paul healed a crippled in his feet at Lystra (Turkey) by God’s power and the man’s faith (vs 9) Shifted attention and glory from himself to God vs 12-16. God leaves behind evidence or testimony … Continue reading

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Jesus at the Temple-courageous, focus

Luke 19:45-48 HL & TH Drive out…selling…My house will be a house of prayer….den of robbers

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Righteous man in God-steadfast

Psalm 112 HL & TH The righteous person in God is confident, steadfast, will be remembered forever, secure heart (like a rock, solid)…will have no fear…i.e no low self-esteem, can help others. Righteous before God-…fears God vs 1, generous vs … Continue reading

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Paul and Barnabas preached at Iconium.

Acts 14:1-7 HL & TH …spoke effectively.. a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed…also faced stirrers…poisoned…minds against the brother vs 3…speaking boldly for the Lord…enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders by enabling them to do miraculous signs … Continue reading

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The Triumphal Entry of Jesus

HL & TH vs 31 Jesus entered Jerusalem on a colt/donkey. ..obedience to his command…vs 34…The LORD needs it…re donkey. vs 41 Jesus wept…foresee the destruction of Jerusalem.

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