Fasting and abstinence

Strict practices of fasting and abstinence are irrelevant as long as the Bridegroom is present. His teaching is that new wine cannot be contained by old religious traditions. Luke 5 : 33-39 #religious #traditions

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Power and compassion

Jesus demonstrated His power and compassion by healing people of various diseases. He went to a quiet place to pray. Then, He continued His journey. Luke 4 : 38-44 #power #compassion #healing

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Follow me

Whoever wants to follow Me must deny himself. Matthew 16 : 21-27 #follow #me #must #deny #himself

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Bridegroom

Jesus told the story of ten young women waiting for the bridegroom. This story teaches preparedness for welcoming the Kingdom of God. Matthew 25 : 1-13 #bridegroom #preparedness

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Staying alert

Jesus reminds us of the importance of staying alert, because the Lord's coming is unexpected. He likens the coming of the Son of Man to the arrival of a thief in the night. Matthew 24 : 42-51 #reminds #staying #alert

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Jesus condemned the leaders

Jesus condemned the leaders who were like tombs, filled with foul-smelling bones inside. They deceived people with smooth words. Matthew 23 : 27-32 #condemned #leader #like #tomb

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Jesus rebuked leader

Jesus rebuked leaders who were busy with worship and focused on tithing, yet neglected justice and love. Jesus calls us to purify our hearts so that we may live righteously. Matthew 23 : 23-26 #justice #love #live #righteously

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Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven

You are Peter, to you I will give the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 16 : 13-20 #peter #kingdom #heaven

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Taught humility

Jesus warned against imitating the hypocrisy of religious leaders who loved to show off and seek praise from people. He taught humility and set an example of service. Matthew 23 : 1-12 #taught #humility #service

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Greatest Commandment

Jesus taught the greatest commandment: to love God with all one's heart and one's neighbor as oneself; its innermost essence is love. Matthew 22 : 34-40 #one #heart #love

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Held a wedding banquet

Jesus likened the Kingdom of Heaven to a king who held a wedding banquet for his son. Many were invited, but many refused, so others were called instead. Matthew 22 : 1-14 #wedding #banquet

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Free and generous

Jesus told the story of a vineyard owner who gave the same wage to all the workers. This highlights God's goodness, which is free and generous. Matthew 20 : 1-16 #God #goodness

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Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus said it is difficult for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but with God all things are possible for those who are willing to leave everything for Him. Matthew 19 : 23-30 #enter #kingdom #of #heaven

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Kingdom of Heaven was theirs

People brought children to Jesus to bless. The disciples rebuked, but Jesus confirmed that the Kingdom of Heaven was theirs. Matthew 19 : 13-15 #brought #children #kingdom #heaven

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Jesus taught

Jesus taught that God ordained marriage as an indissoluble union. Divorce occurs because of the hardness of the human heart. Matthew 19 : 3-12 #marriage #indissoluble #union

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Done wrong

Jesus taught His disciples how to rebuke a brother who has done wrong: starting privately, then with witnesses, and finally together with the congregation. He promised His presence through prayer. Matthew 18 : 15-20 #done #wrong

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True greatness

Jesus taught that true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is found precisely in the humility of a small child. In the eyes of the Father, no soul is too small or lowly; every person possesses infinite worth and is deeply precious to Him. Matthew 18 : 1-5.10.12-14 #small #lowly #deeply #p

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Bear much fruit

Jesus taught that a grain of wheat must die in order to bear much fruit. Whoever serves Him must follow Him and be willing to lose their life for the sake of eternal life. John 1 : 24-26 #bear #much #fruit

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Must be ready

Jesus emphasized that a true disciple must be ready to deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Him. True discipleship is found through surrendering oneself to the Lord. Matthew 16 : 24-28 #take #cross #follow #him

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Jesus revealed His glory

Jesus revealed His glory before Peter, James, and John. Moses and Elijah were present at the event and the voice of the Father confirmed Jesus as His Son. Matthew 17 : 1-9 #revealed #his #glory

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