Jesus chose ordinary men to walk with Him, observe His life, learn His heart, and to be shaped by His example and teaching. While those men weren't complete at the time of their calling, they grew into what Jesus needed them to be under His training.
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Many crowded around Jesus, but only 12 were called to be apostles. Humble fishermen, a tax collector, and a zealot were some of those chosen. These men were not ready for His work yet, but Jesus would prepare them.
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Placing our confidence in proper places will help solidify our faith and make our Christian walk more effective. When we believe we understand scripture correctly, our confidence should be in the Lord and His faithful promises.
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The Sabbath laws pertained to the old law of Moses. During Jesus' time on earth, He lived under the old law, while living to create a New Law. The Pharisees had added their own amendments to the law of Moses, going above God's design. As Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus showed people His correct understanding of the law.
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The Sabbath laws pertained to the old law of Moses. During Jesus' time on earth, He lived under the old law, while living to create a New Law. The Pharisees had added their own amendments to the law of Moses, going above God's design. In this class, we see how Jesus navigated all this.
Godly humbleness comes from a spirit of servanthood, acknowledgement of sin, and submission to God.
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True faithfulness lives in wholehearted obedience to God, not in following structure just to check off a box.
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