Jesus Leaves Disciples with The Great Commission
When the resurrected Jesus spoke the The Great Commission to his disciples, he didn't ask them to consider the idea of going and making disciples, nor did he ask them to pray about it. In fact, Jesus didn't allow room for questions, arguments or misinterpretations. When Jesus said "Go" he meant immediately and didn't provide an opportunity for the disciples to think he was speaking of a future mission.
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The Importance of Discipleship
With Jesus as the model, Christians are to serve God and others. Service is the ultimate act of love. Servants of God never stop serving because of circumstances. They keep doing the will of God no matter what.
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The Parable of the Importunate Widow Teaches that Persistence Pays
The parable of the Impoprtunate Widow teaches that persistence pays. People can be so impatient that they give up and quit right before their answer comes. At the end of this parable, Jesus discusses the concept of persistent faith.
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Jesus Promotes the Christian Principle of Going the Extra Mile in the Parable of the Good Samaritan
The parable of the Good Samaritan speaks as loudly today as it did 2,000 years ago. Jesus exemplified compassion every time He saw weary, weak, exasperated people, sheep without a shepherd. This compassion is needed today more than ever. Christianity needs fewer self-centered legalists, and more caring and merciful Samaritans.
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Judas Iscariot's Betrayal of Jesus
Following the arrest of Jesus, guilt and despair were too much for Judas to overcome. Rather than seek forgiveness or reconciliation, Judas committed suicide. His death was a tragedy; he would have had the same opportunity as Peter to turn things around, and he would have been in the Upper Room with the other disciples to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Instead, like Cain, Judas' actions forever dishonored him.
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Jesus Comes to Serve Rather than be Served
Mark is a book full of action, one that quickly moves from scene to scene with everything pointing to a central theme: Jesus is a servant. Each event is given not in chronological order, but deductive order, so that one who reads it would get a clear picture that Jesus had come to be a servant to mankind.
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Faithful to the Family
Three Gospel writers record this miracle showing its importance to God. God cares about every person, and His will is always to heal and restore to health those who are suffering. Jesus never ignored an opportunity to heal or minister when someone had a need. This woman was very sick, indeed close to death, but the words and touch of Jesus was all it took to get her back on her feet.
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The Bible Story Called The Pearl of Great Price Teaches that Gods Kingdoms is the Greatest Treasure
The Pearl of Great Price speaks of realizing something in life that is worth more than everything else. The men in these parables discovered one thing more valuable than anything, and invested all that they had in that alone. Jesus was teaching about one thing in which one could safely invest all. It was a call to total commitment.
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Paul Desired to see Believers Restored
Paul was providing the Corinthian church an example of Godly restoration when it comes to church discipline. Just as he had reassured them of his love and concern after rebuking them for their behavior, they, too, were to show forgiveness and love so that a fallen brother could be restored back into fellowship with them.
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The Name of Jesus Christ Carries Power, Authority and Distinction
The name of Jesus Christ represents all of His finished work on the cross. Jesus Christ has given Christians the right and authority to use his name.
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