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“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”
1 Tim 2:1-2
In the previous passage, Jesus had cleared out the temple. He removed the money changers, the sacrificial animal hustlers and destroyed the temple business of worship upon His entry into Jerusalem. Jesus retreated after that
After Jesus entered the city walls of Jerusalem being celebrated by His followers, He went straight to the temple and caused quite a stir. Jesus was on a mission. THE TEMPLE BUSINESS The Temple had
At this point in Matthew, it is time for Jesus to go to Jerusalem to be crucified. The passage we’re in takes place eight days prior to the events of the crucifixion. Jesus finished giving
This passage signifies another shift in the ministry of Jesus. His death on the cross is now just a few days away. At the beginning of Matthew 20:17 we see that they are now about
In this passage, Jesus continues to give His disciples intentional teaching on the kingdom. In the previous verse, Matthew 19:30 He proclaimed that many who were first in this life would be last and the
Jesus dealt with the contentious issue of marriage and sent the pharisees away, unable to harm Him. He then got a visit from a successful young man who wanted to follow Jesus. However, the conversation
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