“And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him."
1 John 4:14-16 KJV
1 John 4:14-16 KJV
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For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the Lord our God for ever and ever.
Micah 4:5
Micah 4:5
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“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the
shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,
and from the noisome pestilence."
Psalms 91:1-3 KJV
shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,
and from the noisome pestilence."
Psalms 91:1-3 KJV
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Luke 11 - Questions & Answers
Q: What does the word hallowed mean?
A: Made holy, consecrated.
Q: What does paps mean?
A: Woman's breasts.
Q: What was Jesus doing when one of His disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray?
A: Praying.
Q: Who was it that Jesus was teaching them to pray to?
A: The Father.
Q: And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our _________ which art in heaven, _________ be thy name. Thy _________ come. Thy _________ be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily _________. And forgive us our _________; for we also forgive every one that is _________ to us. And lead us not into _________; but deliver us from _________.
A: Father, Hallowed, kingdom, will, bread, sins, indebted, temptation, evil.
Q: Where does Jesus say that the Father is?
A: In heaven.
Q: Whose name is Hallowed?
A: The Father's.
Q: Where will, the will of the Father be done?
A: Heaven and earth.
Q: If we are to ask to be forgiven of our sins, does He call us to forgive those who are indebted to us as well? Yes or No.
A: Yes.
Q: And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be, what?
A: Opened unto you.
Q: For every one that asketh _________; and he that seeketh _________; and to him that knocketh it shall be _________.
A: Receiveth, findeth, opened.
Q: If _________ then, being _________, know how to give _________ gifts unto your _________: how much more shall your heavenly _________ give the Holy Spirit to them that _________ him?
A: Ye, evil, good, children, Father, ask.
Q: When casting out devils, what did the dumb do?
A: Spoke.
Q: Who did some of them say Jesus cast out devils through?
A: beelzebub.
Q: Who is beelzebub?
A: satan.
Q: What did others tempting Jesus seek of Him?
A: A sign from heaven.
Q: Knowing their thoughts, Jesus responded by saying that every kingdom divided against itself is brought to, what?
A: Desolation.
Q: Jesus also states that a house divided against a house, does what?
A: Falleth.
Q: If _________ also be divided against himself, how shall his _________ stand? because ye say that I cast out _________ through _________.
A: satan, kingdom, devils, beelzebub.
Q: And if I by _________ cast out _________, by whom do your _________ cast them out? therefore shall they be your _________.
A: beelsebub, devils, sons, judges.
Q: If the finger of God cast out devils then what kingdom does Jesus say is upon you?
A: The kingdom of God.
Q: Jesus says that he that is not with Jesus is what?
A: Against Jesus.
Q: The same goes for he that gatherth not with Jesus, they do what?
A; Scattereth.
Q: Jesus states that when an unclean spirit goes out of a man, finding no rest, returns to the house that he came, what does he bring back that is more wicked than him?
A; Seven unclean spirits.
Q: What does this do to the state of the man?
A; It is worse than the first.
Q: When a woman lifted up her voice and blessed the womb that bear Jesus and paps which Jesus sucked, what was the response Jesus gave?
A: Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Q: When the people gathered together, what did Jesus call this generation?
A: An evil generation.
Q: Why did Jesus say that?
A: Because they seek a sign.
Q: Jesus said that they would not receive a sign but that of what prophet?
A: Jonas.
Q: What was the sign to the Ninevites concerning the prophet mentioned above?
A: Jonas was in the whale for three days and three nights before being restored.
Q: How does this compare to Jesus?
A: Jesus was resurrected from the grave after three days, defeating death.
Q: This is the sign for which generation?
A: This generation.
Q: What does the word hallowed mean?
A: Made holy, consecrated.
Q: What does paps mean?
A: Woman's breasts.
Q: What was Jesus doing when one of His disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray?
A: Praying.
Q: Who was it that Jesus was teaching them to pray to?
A: The Father.
Q: And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our _________ which art in heaven, _________ be thy name. Thy _________ come. Thy _________ be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily _________. And forgive us our _________; for we also forgive every one that is _________ to us. And lead us not into _________; but deliver us from _________.
A: Father, Hallowed, kingdom, will, bread, sins, indebted, temptation, evil.
Q: Where does Jesus say that the Father is?
A: In heaven.
Q: Whose name is Hallowed?
A: The Father's.
Q: Where will, the will of the Father be done?
A: Heaven and earth.
Q: If we are to ask to be forgiven of our sins, does He call us to forgive those who are indebted to us as well? Yes or No.
A: Yes.
Q: And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be, what?
A: Opened unto you.
Q: For every one that asketh _________; and he that seeketh _________; and to him that knocketh it shall be _________.
A: Receiveth, findeth, opened.
Q: If _________ then, being _________, know how to give _________ gifts unto your _________: how much more shall your heavenly _________ give the Holy Spirit to them that _________ him?
A: Ye, evil, good, children, Father, ask.
Q: When casting out devils, what did the dumb do?
A: Spoke.
Q: Who did some of them say Jesus cast out devils through?
A: beelzebub.
Q: Who is beelzebub?
A: satan.
Q: What did others tempting Jesus seek of Him?
A: A sign from heaven.
Q: Knowing their thoughts, Jesus responded by saying that every kingdom divided against itself is brought to, what?
A: Desolation.
Q: Jesus also states that a house divided against a house, does what?
A: Falleth.
Q: If _________ also be divided against himself, how shall his _________ stand? because ye say that I cast out _________ through _________.
A: satan, kingdom, devils, beelzebub.
Q: And if I by _________ cast out _________, by whom do your _________ cast them out? therefore shall they be your _________.
A: beelsebub, devils, sons, judges.
Q: If the finger of God cast out devils then what kingdom does Jesus say is upon you?
A: The kingdom of God.
Q: Jesus says that he that is not with Jesus is what?
A: Against Jesus.
Q: The same goes for he that gatherth not with Jesus, they do what?
A; Scattereth.
Q: Jesus states that when an unclean spirit goes out of a man, finding no rest, returns to the house that he came, what does he bring back that is more wicked than him?
A; Seven unclean spirits.
Q: What does this do to the state of the man?
A; It is worse than the first.
Q: When a woman lifted up her voice and blessed the womb that bear Jesus and paps which Jesus sucked, what was the response Jesus gave?
A: Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Q: When the people gathered together, what did Jesus call this generation?
A: An evil generation.
Q: Why did Jesus say that?
A: Because they seek a sign.
Q: Jesus said that they would not receive a sign but that of what prophet?
A: Jonas.
Q: What was the sign to the Ninevites concerning the prophet mentioned above?
A: Jonas was in the whale for three days and three nights before being restored.
Q: How does this compare to Jesus?
A: Jesus was resurrected from the grave after three days, defeating death.
Q: This is the sign for which generation?
A: This generation.
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Luke 11 - Questions & Answers (Continued)
Q: Who was the queen of the south who came to hear the wisdom of Solomon?
A: The queen of Sheba (Ethiopia).
Q: Who was the greater Solomon?
A: Jesus.
Q: Who does Jesus say shall rise up in judgment with this generation and condemn it
A: The men of Nineve.
Q: Did they repent at the preaching of Jonas? Yes or No.
A: Yes.
Q: Who is the greater Jonas?
A: Jesus.
Q: The _________ of the body is the _________: therefore when thine _________ is single, thy whole _________ also is full of _________; but when thine _________ is evil, thy _________ also is full of _________.
A: Light, eye, eye, body, light, eye, body, darkness.
Q: What did Jesus warn us to take heed of?
A: That the light which is in thee be not darkness.
Q: Who invited Jesus to dine with him and marveled that Jesus did not wash before eating?
A: A certain Pharisee.
Q: And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of, what?
A: Ravening and wickedness.
Q: Jesus denounces who in this chapter, pointing out their neglect for justice and love of God as well as those who load down the people with burdens?
A: Scribes, Pharisees, and lawyers.
Q: Who began to urge Jesus vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things?
A: The scribes and Pharisees.
Q: Laying wait for _________, and seeking to catch something out of his _________, that they might _________ him.
A: Him, mouth, accuse.
Q: Who was the queen of the south who came to hear the wisdom of Solomon?
A: The queen of Sheba (Ethiopia).
Q: Who was the greater Solomon?
A: Jesus.
Q: Who does Jesus say shall rise up in judgment with this generation and condemn it
A: The men of Nineve.
Q: Did they repent at the preaching of Jonas? Yes or No.
A: Yes.
Q: Who is the greater Jonas?
A: Jesus.
Q: The _________ of the body is the _________: therefore when thine _________ is single, thy whole _________ also is full of _________; but when thine _________ is evil, thy _________ also is full of _________.
A: Light, eye, eye, body, light, eye, body, darkness.
Q: What did Jesus warn us to take heed of?
A: That the light which is in thee be not darkness.
Q: Who invited Jesus to dine with him and marveled that Jesus did not wash before eating?
A: A certain Pharisee.
Q: And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of, what?
A: Ravening and wickedness.
Q: Jesus denounces who in this chapter, pointing out their neglect for justice and love of God as well as those who load down the people with burdens?
A: Scribes, Pharisees, and lawyers.
Q: Who began to urge Jesus vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things?
A: The scribes and Pharisees.
Q: Laying wait for _________, and seeking to catch something out of his _________, that they might _________ him.
A: Him, mouth, accuse.
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Happy Sabbath, God First Family!🕊️
When I started the God First channel, my mission was simple: to encourage people to read Scripture for themselves. I never wanted anyone to trust what another person taught without first searching God's Word. My desire has always been to encourage others to seek the truth and develop a personal relationship with the Father through His Son, Jesus Christ, our only Mediator.
As many of you know, my life is very full. I spend much of my time serving God by spreading the Gospel, encouraging and helping those in need while fulfilling my responsibilities at home. Through it all, I continue to study, write, and deepen my understanding of God's Word.
Over the years, I have watched many teachers simply repeat what they have heard rather than diligently seeking what God is actually saying in Scripture. As a result, many people repeat those same teachings without ever examining them for themselves. This is how traditions and false teachings continue for generations.
It is heartbreaking to see so many people confused, discouraged, and misled, turning away from God. Whether it is the doctrine of an eternally burning hell, the Sabbath, or other long-held traditions, we should never accept a teaching simply because it has been passed down or widely believed.
God's Word, not tradition, must always be our authority. Speaking God's truth, His actual Word, should always come first. Acts 17:11 gives us the example of the Bereans. They did not blindly accept Paul's and Silas' teaching. Instead, they searched the Scriptures daily to see whether what they were hearing was true. That should be the example for every believer. Every teaching, sermon, and doctrine should be tested against Scripture.
Sadly, I see the opposite happening today. Too many present themselves as all-knowing pastors rather than humble servants of the Most High God through Christ. Being ordained by a denomination or recognized by a government does not mean someone has been ordained by God.
Scripture reminds us that many religious leaders in Jesus' day failed to recognize the very Messiah they claimed to be waiting for because they were blinded by tradition and pride.
Jesus gave us the standard in Matthew 7:20: "By their fruits you will know them." He then warns that not everyone who says, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of His Father. Many will point to their ministries, miracles, and works done in His name, yet Jesus will say, "I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness" Matthew 7:21–23. Their titles, popularity, education, and influence did not prove they belonged to Him. Their obedience, or lack of it, revealed whether they truly knew Christ.
Jesus gives a similar warning in Luke 13:25–27. Once the Master of the house has shut the door, many will plead to be let in, claiming they knew Him. Yet He will answer, "I do not know where you come from. Depart from Me." Simply claiming Christ or having a public ministry is not enough. We must truly know Him, obey Him, and bear the fruit of a life transformed by Him.
This is why I started God First, not to create another platform where opinions are repeated, but to encourage people to open their Bibles and search the Scriptures for themselves. Because of this, and because I have watched people come to God First simply to build personal followings or repeat what others teach without careful study, I have decided to slow down posting on the channel for a season.
God's Word was never given for us to reshape to fit our opinions. It was given to transform us. We must test all things, rightly divide the Word of Truth, and humbly submit to what God has actually said, not what tradition, popularity, or personalities tell us to believe.
My prayer remains the same as it has always been: that each of us would seek God first, search His Word diligently, and allow Scripture, not man, to be our final authority.
Happy Sabbath, everyone!
~Renee, a servant of the Most High God through Jesus Christ🕊️
When I started the God First channel, my mission was simple: to encourage people to read Scripture for themselves. I never wanted anyone to trust what another person taught without first searching God's Word. My desire has always been to encourage others to seek the truth and develop a personal relationship with the Father through His Son, Jesus Christ, our only Mediator.
As many of you know, my life is very full. I spend much of my time serving God by spreading the Gospel, encouraging and helping those in need while fulfilling my responsibilities at home. Through it all, I continue to study, write, and deepen my understanding of God's Word.
Over the years, I have watched many teachers simply repeat what they have heard rather than diligently seeking what God is actually saying in Scripture. As a result, many people repeat those same teachings without ever examining them for themselves. This is how traditions and false teachings continue for generations.
It is heartbreaking to see so many people confused, discouraged, and misled, turning away from God. Whether it is the doctrine of an eternally burning hell, the Sabbath, or other long-held traditions, we should never accept a teaching simply because it has been passed down or widely believed.
God's Word, not tradition, must always be our authority. Speaking God's truth, His actual Word, should always come first. Acts 17:11 gives us the example of the Bereans. They did not blindly accept Paul's and Silas' teaching. Instead, they searched the Scriptures daily to see whether what they were hearing was true. That should be the example for every believer. Every teaching, sermon, and doctrine should be tested against Scripture.
Sadly, I see the opposite happening today. Too many present themselves as all-knowing pastors rather than humble servants of the Most High God through Christ. Being ordained by a denomination or recognized by a government does not mean someone has been ordained by God.
Scripture reminds us that many religious leaders in Jesus' day failed to recognize the very Messiah they claimed to be waiting for because they were blinded by tradition and pride.
Jesus gave us the standard in Matthew 7:20: "By their fruits you will know them." He then warns that not everyone who says, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of His Father. Many will point to their ministries, miracles, and works done in His name, yet Jesus will say, "I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness" Matthew 7:21–23. Their titles, popularity, education, and influence did not prove they belonged to Him. Their obedience, or lack of it, revealed whether they truly knew Christ.
Jesus gives a similar warning in Luke 13:25–27. Once the Master of the house has shut the door, many will plead to be let in, claiming they knew Him. Yet He will answer, "I do not know where you come from. Depart from Me." Simply claiming Christ or having a public ministry is not enough. We must truly know Him, obey Him, and bear the fruit of a life transformed by Him.
This is why I started God First, not to create another platform where opinions are repeated, but to encourage people to open their Bibles and search the Scriptures for themselves. Because of this, and because I have watched people come to God First simply to build personal followings or repeat what others teach without careful study, I have decided to slow down posting on the channel for a season.
God's Word was never given for us to reshape to fit our opinions. It was given to transform us. We must test all things, rightly divide the Word of Truth, and humbly submit to what God has actually said, not what tradition, popularity, or personalities tell us to believe.
My prayer remains the same as it has always been: that each of us would seek God first, search His Word diligently, and allow Scripture, not man, to be our final authority.
Happy Sabbath, everyone!
~Renee, a servant of the Most High God through Jesus Christ🕊️
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Luke 12 - Questions
Q: Although leaven is yeast, what else does it represent in Scripture?
Q: Who does Jesus warn concerning the Pharisees?
Q: For there is _________ covered, that shall not be _________; neither hid, that shall not be _________.
Q: Jesus points out that anything spoken in darkness shall be heard, where?
Q: And that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be, what?
Q: Why does Jesus say not to fear the one that can kill the body?
Q: Who does Jesus forewarn to fear?
Q: Jesus explains the sale of the sparrows, are any forgotten by God? Yes or No.
Q: But even the very _________ of your head are all _________. _________ not therefore: ye are of more _________ than many sparrows.
Q: Jesus said that whosoever shall confess Him before men, shall the Son of man confess before who?
Q: But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before who?
Q: Can you be forgiven if you speak a word against the Son of man (Jesus)? Yes or No.
Q: What happens to those that blaspheme the Holy Ghost
Q: What is the difference between the Holy Ghost and the Son of man?
Q: Why does Jesus tell them not to think about how to answer or what to say if they bring you unto the synagogues, magistrates, and powers?
Q: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of _________: for a man's _________ consisteth not in the _________ of the _________ which he _________.
Q: When speaking a parable, what did the ground of the rich man bring forth?
Q: Because he had no room to bestow it, what did he decide to do?
Q: What did the man say to his soul?
Q: How did God respond to this?
Q: Is he that layeth up treasure for himself rich toward God? Yes or No.
Q: As a result, what did Jesus tell His disciples not to take thought for?
Q: The _________ is more than meat, and the _________ is more than raiment.
Q: Why did Jesus say to consider the ravens?
Q: To God, are we much better than fowls? Yes or No.
Q: Jesus used the lilies as an example of what?
Q: Jesus tells us not to seek after, what?
Q: For all these things do the _________ of the world _________ after: and your Father _________ that ye have _________ of these things.
Q: Jesus says to seek what and these things will be added to you?
Q: What does Jesus say is the Father's good pleasure to give you?
Q: Jesus says to sell what you have and give alms, providing yourselves with bags that, what?
Q: A treasure in heaven that, what?
Q: Where no what approacheth?
Q: Neither moth, what?
Q: For where your treasures be, there will your what be?
Q: Let your loins be ________ about, and your ________ burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that ________ for their lord, when he will ________ from the wedding; that when he ________ and ________, they may open unto him ________.
Q: Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find, what?
Q: Jesus says to be ready because when shall the Son of man come?
Q: What will happen to those who get caught up in their sins thinking the Lord has delayed His coming, then the Lord comes?
Q: But I have a ________ to be ________ with; and how am I straitened till ________ be ________!
Q: Did Jesus come to give peace on earth or division?
Q: Why does Jesus call those who can discern the face of the sky and of the earth hypocrites?
Q: I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast, what?
Q: Although leaven is yeast, what else does it represent in Scripture?
Q: Who does Jesus warn concerning the Pharisees?
Q: For there is _________ covered, that shall not be _________; neither hid, that shall not be _________.
Q: Jesus points out that anything spoken in darkness shall be heard, where?
Q: And that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be, what?
Q: Why does Jesus say not to fear the one that can kill the body?
Q: Who does Jesus forewarn to fear?
Q: Jesus explains the sale of the sparrows, are any forgotten by God? Yes or No.
Q: But even the very _________ of your head are all _________. _________ not therefore: ye are of more _________ than many sparrows.
Q: Jesus said that whosoever shall confess Him before men, shall the Son of man confess before who?
Q: But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before who?
Q: Can you be forgiven if you speak a word against the Son of man (Jesus)? Yes or No.
Q: What happens to those that blaspheme the Holy Ghost
Q: What is the difference between the Holy Ghost and the Son of man?
Q: Why does Jesus tell them not to think about how to answer or what to say if they bring you unto the synagogues, magistrates, and powers?
Q: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of _________: for a man's _________ consisteth not in the _________ of the _________ which he _________.
Q: When speaking a parable, what did the ground of the rich man bring forth?
Q: Because he had no room to bestow it, what did he decide to do?
Q: What did the man say to his soul?
Q: How did God respond to this?
Q: Is he that layeth up treasure for himself rich toward God? Yes or No.
Q: As a result, what did Jesus tell His disciples not to take thought for?
Q: The _________ is more than meat, and the _________ is more than raiment.
Q: Why did Jesus say to consider the ravens?
Q: To God, are we much better than fowls? Yes or No.
Q: Jesus used the lilies as an example of what?
Q: Jesus tells us not to seek after, what?
Q: For all these things do the _________ of the world _________ after: and your Father _________ that ye have _________ of these things.
Q: Jesus says to seek what and these things will be added to you?
Q: What does Jesus say is the Father's good pleasure to give you?
Q: Jesus says to sell what you have and give alms, providing yourselves with bags that, what?
Q: A treasure in heaven that, what?
Q: Where no what approacheth?
Q: Neither moth, what?
Q: For where your treasures be, there will your what be?
Q: Let your loins be ________ about, and your ________ burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that ________ for their lord, when he will ________ from the wedding; that when he ________ and ________, they may open unto him ________.
Q: Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find, what?
Q: Jesus says to be ready because when shall the Son of man come?
Q: What will happen to those who get caught up in their sins thinking the Lord has delayed His coming, then the Lord comes?
Q: But I have a ________ to be ________ with; and how am I straitened till ________ be ________!
Q: Did Jesus come to give peace on earth or division?
Q: Why does Jesus call those who can discern the face of the sky and of the earth hypocrites?
Q: I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast, what?
Forwarded from God First (Seeking God through Jesus)
Luke 12
1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.
13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?
29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.
13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?
29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
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34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
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Luke 12 - Questions & Answers
Q: Although leaven is yeast, what else does it represent in Scripture?
A: Sin and evil.
Q: Who does Jesus warn concerning the Pharisees?
A: The leaven.
Q: For there is _________ covered, that shall not be _________; neither hid, that shall not be _________.
A: Nothing, revealed, known.
Q: Jesus points out that anything spoken in darkness shall be heard, where?
A: In the light.
Q: And that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be, what?
A: Proclaimed upon the housetops.
Q: Why does Jesus say not to fear the one that can kill the body?
A: Because they have no more that they can do.
Q: Who does Jesus forewarn to fear?
A: The one who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell.
Q: Jesus explains the sale of the sparrows, are any forgotten by God? Yes or No.
A: No.
Q: But even the very _________ of your head are all _________. _________ not therefore: ye are of more _________ than many sparrows.
A: Hairs, numbered, fear, value.
Q: Jesus said that whosoever shall confess Him before men, shall the Son of man confess before who?
A: The angels of God.
Q: But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before who?
A: The angels of God.
Q: Can you be forgiven if you speak a word against the Son of man (Jesus)? Yes or No.
A: Yes.
Q: What happens to those that blaspheme the Holy Ghost
A: They shall not be forgiven.
Q: What is the difference between the Holy Ghost and the Son of man?
A: The Holy Ghost is God in Spirit (the Spirit of God), and the Son of man is the Son of God.
Q: Why does Jesus tell them not to think about how to answer or what to say if they bring you unto the synagogues, magistrates, and powers?
A: Because the Holy Ghost will teach you what to say in the same hour.
Q: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of _________: for a man's _________ consisteth not in the _________ of the _________ which he _________.
A: Covetousness, life, abundance, things, possesseth.
Q: When speaking a parable, what did the ground of the rich man bring forth?
A: Plenty of fruits.
Q: Because he had no room to bestow it, what did he decide to do?
A: To pull down his barns and build greater.
Q: What did the man say to his soul?
A: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Q: How did God respond to this?
A: Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
Q: Is he that layeth up treasure for himself rich toward God? Yes or No.
A: No.
Q: As a result, what did Jesus tell His disciples not to take thought for?
A: Your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Q: The _________ is more than meat, and the _________ is more than raiment.
A: Life, body.
Q: Why did Jesus say to consider the ravens?
A: They neither sow nor reap, they have no way to store things, but God feeds them.
Q: To God, are we much better than fowls? Yes or No.
A: Yes.
Q: Jesus used the lilies as an example of what?
A; Of how much more God will clothe His people.
Q: Jesus tells us not to seek after, what?
A: What ye shall eat, drink, or be of doubtful mind.
Q: For all these things do the _________ of the world _________ after: and your Father _________ that ye have _________ of these things.
A: Nations, seek, knoweth, need.
Q: Jesus says to seek what and these things will be added to you?
A: The kingdom of God.
Q: Although leaven is yeast, what else does it represent in Scripture?
A: Sin and evil.
Q: Who does Jesus warn concerning the Pharisees?
A: The leaven.
Q: For there is _________ covered, that shall not be _________; neither hid, that shall not be _________.
A: Nothing, revealed, known.
Q: Jesus points out that anything spoken in darkness shall be heard, where?
A: In the light.
Q: And that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be, what?
A: Proclaimed upon the housetops.
Q: Why does Jesus say not to fear the one that can kill the body?
A: Because they have no more that they can do.
Q: Who does Jesus forewarn to fear?
A: The one who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell.
Q: Jesus explains the sale of the sparrows, are any forgotten by God? Yes or No.
A: No.
Q: But even the very _________ of your head are all _________. _________ not therefore: ye are of more _________ than many sparrows.
A: Hairs, numbered, fear, value.
Q: Jesus said that whosoever shall confess Him before men, shall the Son of man confess before who?
A: The angels of God.
Q: But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before who?
A: The angels of God.
Q: Can you be forgiven if you speak a word against the Son of man (Jesus)? Yes or No.
A: Yes.
Q: What happens to those that blaspheme the Holy Ghost
A: They shall not be forgiven.
Q: What is the difference between the Holy Ghost and the Son of man?
A: The Holy Ghost is God in Spirit (the Spirit of God), and the Son of man is the Son of God.
Q: Why does Jesus tell them not to think about how to answer or what to say if they bring you unto the synagogues, magistrates, and powers?
A: Because the Holy Ghost will teach you what to say in the same hour.
Q: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of _________: for a man's _________ consisteth not in the _________ of the _________ which he _________.
A: Covetousness, life, abundance, things, possesseth.
Q: When speaking a parable, what did the ground of the rich man bring forth?
A: Plenty of fruits.
Q: Because he had no room to bestow it, what did he decide to do?
A: To pull down his barns and build greater.
Q: What did the man say to his soul?
A: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
Q: How did God respond to this?
A: Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
Q: Is he that layeth up treasure for himself rich toward God? Yes or No.
A: No.
Q: As a result, what did Jesus tell His disciples not to take thought for?
A: Your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Q: The _________ is more than meat, and the _________ is more than raiment.
A: Life, body.
Q: Why did Jesus say to consider the ravens?
A: They neither sow nor reap, they have no way to store things, but God feeds them.
Q: To God, are we much better than fowls? Yes or No.
A: Yes.
Q: Jesus used the lilies as an example of what?
A; Of how much more God will clothe His people.
Q: Jesus tells us not to seek after, what?
A: What ye shall eat, drink, or be of doubtful mind.
Q: For all these things do the _________ of the world _________ after: and your Father _________ that ye have _________ of these things.
A: Nations, seek, knoweth, need.
Q: Jesus says to seek what and these things will be added to you?
A: The kingdom of God.
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Luke 12 - Questions & Answers (continued)
Q: What does Jesus say is the Father's good pleasure to give you?
A: The kingdom of God.
Q: Jesus says to sell what you have and give alms, providing yourselves with bags that, what?
A: Wax not.
Q: A treasure in heaven that, what?
A: Faileth not.
Q: Where no what approacheth?
A: Thief.
Q: Neither moth, what?
A: Corrupteth.
Q: For where your treasures be, there will your what be?
A: Heart.
Q: Let your loins be ________ about, and your ________ burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that ________ for their lord, when he will ________ from the wedding; that when he ________ and ________, they may open unto him ________.
A: Girded, lights, wait, return, cometh, knocketh, immediately.
Q: Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find, what?
A: Watching.
Q: Jesus says to be ready because when shall the Son of man come?
A: At an hour when ye think not.
Q: What will happen to those who get caught up in their sins thinking the Lord has delayed His coming, then the Lord comes?
A: He will cut him in sunder, and appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Q: But I have a ________ to be ________ with; and how am I straitened till ________ be ________!
A: Baptism, baptized, it, accomplished.
Q: Did Jesus come to give peace on earth or division?
A: Division.
Q: Why does Jesus call those who can discern the face of the sky and of the earth hypocrites?
A: They can not discern this time (the kingdom of God arriving through Jesus).
Q: I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast, what?
A: Paid the very last mite.
Q: What does Jesus say is the Father's good pleasure to give you?
A: The kingdom of God.
Q: Jesus says to sell what you have and give alms, providing yourselves with bags that, what?
A: Wax not.
Q: A treasure in heaven that, what?
A: Faileth not.
Q: Where no what approacheth?
A: Thief.
Q: Neither moth, what?
A: Corrupteth.
Q: For where your treasures be, there will your what be?
A: Heart.
Q: Let your loins be ________ about, and your ________ burning; And ye yourselves like unto men that ________ for their lord, when he will ________ from the wedding; that when he ________ and ________, they may open unto him ________.
A: Girded, lights, wait, return, cometh, knocketh, immediately.
Q: Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find, what?
A: Watching.
Q: Jesus says to be ready because when shall the Son of man come?
A: At an hour when ye think not.
Q: What will happen to those who get caught up in their sins thinking the Lord has delayed His coming, then the Lord comes?
A: He will cut him in sunder, and appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Q: But I have a ________ to be ________ with; and how am I straitened till ________ be ________!
A: Baptism, baptized, it, accomplished.
Q: Did Jesus come to give peace on earth or division?
A: Division.
Q: Why does Jesus call those who can discern the face of the sky and of the earth hypocrites?
A: They can not discern this time (the kingdom of God arriving through Jesus).
Q: I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast, what?
A: Paid the very last mite.
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Luke 13 - Questions
Q: What does infirmity mean?
Q: What does the word iniquity mean?
Q: What does Jesus tell them they must do or perish?
Q: What day was Jesus teaching in the synagogue?
Q: What did Jesus do for the woman with a spirit of infirmity?
Q: What did she do after this?
Q: Did the ruler of the synagogue agree with what Jesus did? Yes or No.
Q: What was his reasoning for this?
Q: How did Jesus respond to this?
Q: How did His adversaries feel after His response?
Q: How did the people react to this?
Q: After this, where did Jesus go through teaching?
Q: Where did Jesus journey towards?
Q: What did Jesus say that many will seek to enter but shall not be able to?
Q: When once the _________ of the house is _________ up, and hath _________ to the door, and ye begin to stand _________, and to _________ at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, _________ unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I _________ you not whence ye are:
Q: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of, what?
Q: What did Jesus say there will be when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out?
Q: What direction will they come from of those who shall sit in the kingdom of God?
Q: There are last which will be, what?
Q: There will first which shall be, what?
Q: When Jesus was told by certain Pharisees to get thee out and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee, what did Jesus call Herod?
Q: Jesus told them to tell Herod that Jesus cast out devils and did cures, when?
Q: What day did Jesus say that He shall be perfected?
Q: Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of, where?
Q: O _________, _________, which killest the _________, and stonest them that are _________ unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy _________ together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would _________!
Q: What does Jesus say that their house is left unto them?
Q: Jesus says that they will not see Him until when?
Q: What does infirmity mean?
Q: What does the word iniquity mean?
Q: What does Jesus tell them they must do or perish?
Q: What day was Jesus teaching in the synagogue?
Q: What did Jesus do for the woman with a spirit of infirmity?
Q: What did she do after this?
Q: Did the ruler of the synagogue agree with what Jesus did? Yes or No.
Q: What was his reasoning for this?
Q: How did Jesus respond to this?
Q: How did His adversaries feel after His response?
Q: How did the people react to this?
Q: After this, where did Jesus go through teaching?
Q: Where did Jesus journey towards?
Q: What did Jesus say that many will seek to enter but shall not be able to?
Q: When once the _________ of the house is _________ up, and hath _________ to the door, and ye begin to stand _________, and to _________ at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, _________ unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I _________ you not whence ye are:
Q: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of, what?
Q: What did Jesus say there will be when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out?
Q: What direction will they come from of those who shall sit in the kingdom of God?
Q: There are last which will be, what?
Q: There will first which shall be, what?
Q: When Jesus was told by certain Pharisees to get thee out and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee, what did Jesus call Herod?
Q: Jesus told them to tell Herod that Jesus cast out devils and did cures, when?
Q: What day did Jesus say that He shall be perfected?
Q: Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of, where?
Q: O _________, _________, which killest the _________, and stonest them that are _________ unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy _________ together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would _________!
Q: What does Jesus say that their house is left unto them?
Q: Jesus says that they will not see Him until when?
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Luke 13
1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?
21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.
29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.
31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.
1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.
13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?
21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.
23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.
27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.
29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.
31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.
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Luke 13 (Continued)
32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
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Luke 13 - Questions & Answers
Q: What does infirmity mean?
A: The state of being weak in health or body.
Q: What does iniquity mean?
A: Sin.
Q: What does Jesus tell them they must do or perish?
A: Repent of their sins.
Q: What day was Jesus teaching in the synagogue?
A: The Sabbath.
Q: What did Jesus do for the woman with a spirit of infirmity?
A: Jesus called out to her saying, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity then laid hands on her and she was immediately made straight.
Q: What did she do after this?
A: She glorified God.
Q: Did the ruler of the synagogue agree with what Jesus did? Yes or No.
A: No.
Q: What was his reasoning for this?
A: Because it was done on the Sabbath so it was considered work.
Q: How did Jesus respond to this?
A: Jesus called him a hypocrite because each one of them loose their ox or ass on the Sabbath to lead him away to watering. However, they had an issue with the woman, who had been bound by satan for eighteen years, being loosed from his bond on the Sabbath.
Q: How did His adversaries feel after His response?
A: They were ashamed.
Q: How did the people react to this?
A: They rejoiced.
Q: After this, where did Jesus go through teaching?
A: The cities and villages.
Q: Where did Jesus journey towards?
A: Jerusalem.
Q: What did Jesus say that many will seek to enter but shall not be able to?
A: The straight gate.
Q: When once the _________ of the house is _________ up, and hath _________ to the door, and ye begin to stand _________, and to _________ at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, _________ unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I _________ you not whence ye are:
A: Master, risen, shut, without, knock, open, know.
Q: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of, what?
A: Iniquity.
Q: What did Jesus say there will be when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out?
A: There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Q: What direction will they come from of those who shall sit in the kingdom of God?
A: East, west, north, and south.
Q: There are last which will be, what?
A: First.
Q: There will first which shall be, what?
A: Last.
Q: When Jesus was told by certain Pharisees to get thee out and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee, what did Jesus call Herod?
A: That fox.
Q: Jesus told them to tell Herod that Jesus cast out devils and did cures, when?
A: Today and tomorrow.
Q: What day did Jesus say that He shall be perfected?
A: The third day.
Q: Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of, where?
A: Jerusalem.
Q: O _________, _________, which killest the _________, and stonest them that are _________ unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy _________ together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would _________!
A: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, prophets, sent, children, not.
Q: What does Jesus say that their house is left unto them?
A: Desolate.
Q: Jesus says that they will not see Him until when?
A: When they shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Q: What does infirmity mean?
A: The state of being weak in health or body.
Q: What does iniquity mean?
A: Sin.
Q: What does Jesus tell them they must do or perish?
A: Repent of their sins.
Q: What day was Jesus teaching in the synagogue?
A: The Sabbath.
Q: What did Jesus do for the woman with a spirit of infirmity?
A: Jesus called out to her saying, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity then laid hands on her and she was immediately made straight.
Q: What did she do after this?
A: She glorified God.
Q: Did the ruler of the synagogue agree with what Jesus did? Yes or No.
A: No.
Q: What was his reasoning for this?
A: Because it was done on the Sabbath so it was considered work.
Q: How did Jesus respond to this?
A: Jesus called him a hypocrite because each one of them loose their ox or ass on the Sabbath to lead him away to watering. However, they had an issue with the woman, who had been bound by satan for eighteen years, being loosed from his bond on the Sabbath.
Q: How did His adversaries feel after His response?
A: They were ashamed.
Q: How did the people react to this?
A: They rejoiced.
Q: After this, where did Jesus go through teaching?
A: The cities and villages.
Q: Where did Jesus journey towards?
A: Jerusalem.
Q: What did Jesus say that many will seek to enter but shall not be able to?
A: The straight gate.
Q: When once the _________ of the house is _________ up, and hath _________ to the door, and ye begin to stand _________, and to _________ at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, _________ unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I _________ you not whence ye are:
A: Master, risen, shut, without, knock, open, know.
Q: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of, what?
A: Iniquity.
Q: What did Jesus say there will be when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out?
A: There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Q: What direction will they come from of those who shall sit in the kingdom of God?
A: East, west, north, and south.
Q: There are last which will be, what?
A: First.
Q: There will first which shall be, what?
A: Last.
Q: When Jesus was told by certain Pharisees to get thee out and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee, what did Jesus call Herod?
A: That fox.
Q: Jesus told them to tell Herod that Jesus cast out devils and did cures, when?
A: Today and tomorrow.
Q: What day did Jesus say that He shall be perfected?
A: The third day.
Q: Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of, where?
A: Jerusalem.
Q: O _________, _________, which killest the _________, and stonest them that are _________ unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy _________ together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would _________!
A: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, prophets, sent, children, not.
Q: What does Jesus say that their house is left unto them?
A: Desolate.
Q: Jesus says that they will not see Him until when?
A: When they shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
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Luke 14 - Questions
Q: What does the word dropsy mean?
Q: Whose house did Jesus go in to eat bread on the Sabbath day?
Q: What did Jesus ask the lawyers and Pharisees?
Q: How did they answer Jesus?
Q: What did Jesus do for the man with dropsy?
Q: When asking them if they would save their ox or ass on the Sabbath, how did they respond?
Q: What did Jesus use to explain a situation next?
Q: What event was Jesus using as an example?
Q: Upon arrival at the event, where did Jesus suggest they sit?
Q: Why did Jesus suggest this?
Q: For whosoever _________ himself shall be abased; and he that _________ himself shall be exalted.
Q: Who did Jesus suggest inviting over for supper time?
Q: Why did Jesus make this suggestion?
Q: When one of them sat at meat with Jesus and heard these things, what did he say concerning the kingdom of God?
Q: Jesus tells the story of a man who sends his servant out at supper time to do what?
Q: Were the responses from those the servant encountered positive or negative?
Q: What was the reaction of the master of the house after hearing this?
Q: What did the master have the servant do next to fill his house?
Q: Was the multitude with Jesus small or great?
Q: If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be, what?
Q: And whosoever doth not bear his _________, and come after me, cannot be my _________.
Q: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to, what?
Q: Lest haply, after he hath laid the _________, and is not able to _________ it, all that behold it begin to _________ him, Saying, This man began to _________, and was not able to _________.
Q: Who does Jesus say cannot be His disciple?
Q: If salt has lost its savour, what do men do with it?
Q: What does the word dropsy mean?
Q: Whose house did Jesus go in to eat bread on the Sabbath day?
Q: What did Jesus ask the lawyers and Pharisees?
Q: How did they answer Jesus?
Q: What did Jesus do for the man with dropsy?
Q: When asking them if they would save their ox or ass on the Sabbath, how did they respond?
Q: What did Jesus use to explain a situation next?
Q: What event was Jesus using as an example?
Q: Upon arrival at the event, where did Jesus suggest they sit?
Q: Why did Jesus suggest this?
Q: For whosoever _________ himself shall be abased; and he that _________ himself shall be exalted.
Q: Who did Jesus suggest inviting over for supper time?
Q: Why did Jesus make this suggestion?
Q: When one of them sat at meat with Jesus and heard these things, what did he say concerning the kingdom of God?
Q: Jesus tells the story of a man who sends his servant out at supper time to do what?
Q: Were the responses from those the servant encountered positive or negative?
Q: What was the reaction of the master of the house after hearing this?
Q: What did the master have the servant do next to fill his house?
Q: Was the multitude with Jesus small or great?
Q: If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be, what?
Q: And whosoever doth not bear his _________, and come after me, cannot be my _________.
Q: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to, what?
Q: Lest haply, after he hath laid the _________, and is not able to _________ it, all that behold it begin to _________ him, Saying, This man began to _________, and was not able to _________.
Q: Who does Jesus say cannot be His disciple?
Q: If salt has lost its savour, what do men do with it?