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Forwarded from Watch the Water (Heidi)
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Do you remember this?
With the lightning strike and the big door being opened, what’s to come?
With the lightning strike and the big door being opened, what’s to come?
Forwarded from UNITED PATRIOTS ️️️ (Patriot Mike)
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US officials on video walking Ukrainian flags and American flags into the Ukrainian Embassy in DC on a Saturday afternoon just hours after President Trump met with Zelensky at the Vatican today.
They were escorted in a multi SUV motorcade by Secret Service and US Parks Police.
Something is happening at the Ukrainian Embassy! Military officials were seen exiting the motorcade and walking into the Ukrainian Embassy.
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They were escorted in a multi SUV motorcade by Secret Service and US Parks Police.
Something is happening at the Ukrainian Embassy! Military officials were seen exiting the motorcade and walking into the Ukrainian Embassy.
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Forwarded from GUARDIAN MQNKEY
I refuse to die in a place like this!
A world full of hate, greed, betrayal and corruption.
I will not lay down my arms and accept defeat.
I will keep fighting until my last breath and I know my frenz will be fighting alongside me.
We will lay our heads to rest in a world of peace and harmony filled with love.
So don't you dare stop fighting! Because I will never stop!
WHERE WE GO ONE, WE GO AAAAALLLLLL!!!
A world full of hate, greed, betrayal and corruption.
I will not lay down my arms and accept defeat.
I will keep fighting until my last breath and I know my frenz will be fighting alongside me.
We will lay our heads to rest in a world of peace and harmony filled with love.
So don't you dare stop fighting! Because I will never stop!
WHERE WE GO ONE, WE GO AAAAALLLLLL!!!
Forwarded from Champions in Christ (Jim Davidson)
What does Luke 19:10 mean?
Jesus is walking through Jericho when He sees a small man in a sycamore tree, peering at Him over the heads of the large crowd. Jesus calls the man down and tells him, "I must stay at your house today" (Luke 19:5). The man hurries down, delighted to host Jesus (Luke 19:1–6). The man is a tax collector named Zacchaeus. He works for the Roman government taking money from the Jews to fund their occupation. In addition, he adds a hefty fee for himself. He has betrayed his countrymen on several different levels.
When he meets Jesus, however, everything changes. He repents of his extortion and proves it by returning what he has taken unjustly—with substantial interest. Jesus declares he is restored as a child of Abraham (Luke 19:7–9).
This statement is especially poignant considering the situation. Directly following, Luke records the parable of the ten minas (Luke 19:11–27). He begins, "As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately" (Luke 19:11).
Only recently, James, John, and their mother asked Jesus to give the sons favored positions in His kingly court. This, directly after Jesus told the disciples—again—that when they reach Jerusalem, the chief priests and scribes will betray Him and have Him crucified (Matthew 20:17–23). The other disciples heard and were angry at James and John. Jesus told the entire group, "the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28).
Here, Jesus repeats the sentiment with a slightly different emphasis. He hasn't come to be king—yet. He has come to save the lost, like Zacchaeus. The triumphal entry will be a glorious and appropriate reaction to Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28–40), but during the rest of that week, the Jewish leaders will reject Him as their Messiah and crucify Him.
Christ's kingdom is coming, but His disciples need to be patient and faithful. He will give them significant responsibilities. Their faithfulness with those responsibilities will reflect their faith in Him and determine their positions in His future kingdom (Luke 19:11–27).
Context Summary
Luke 19:1–10 continues a pattern of stories which begin with a miracle and record Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God. Jesus has already healed blind Bartimaeus in the twin cities of Jericho (Luke 18:35–43). Now, He calls down Zacchaeus from a tree. The diminutive tax collector proves hungry for a chance to repent and follow Christ. The next, final story of the "travelogue to Jerusalem" (Luke 9:51—19:27) is the parable of the ten minas: an illustration of faithful living despite Jesus' imminent departure (Luke 19:11–27).
Chapter Summary
Jesus approaches Jerusalem by way of Jericho. Along the road, he encounters Zacchaeus: an unusually short man and infamous tax collector. Zacchaeus responds to Jesus' invitation and demonstrates humility and repentance. Jesus gives a parable explaining a believer's obligation to encourage the spread of the gospel. Jesus enters Jerusalem to great fanfare, upsetting local Pharisees. As He rides, Jesus weeps to think of the future destruction in store for the city. He once again drives corrupt businessmen from the temple grounds. His enemies are furious, but too afraid of the adoring crowds to take direct action.
Jesus is walking through Jericho when He sees a small man in a sycamore tree, peering at Him over the heads of the large crowd. Jesus calls the man down and tells him, "I must stay at your house today" (Luke 19:5). The man hurries down, delighted to host Jesus (Luke 19:1–6). The man is a tax collector named Zacchaeus. He works for the Roman government taking money from the Jews to fund their occupation. In addition, he adds a hefty fee for himself. He has betrayed his countrymen on several different levels.
When he meets Jesus, however, everything changes. He repents of his extortion and proves it by returning what he has taken unjustly—with substantial interest. Jesus declares he is restored as a child of Abraham (Luke 19:7–9).
This statement is especially poignant considering the situation. Directly following, Luke records the parable of the ten minas (Luke 19:11–27). He begins, "As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately" (Luke 19:11).
Only recently, James, John, and their mother asked Jesus to give the sons favored positions in His kingly court. This, directly after Jesus told the disciples—again—that when they reach Jerusalem, the chief priests and scribes will betray Him and have Him crucified (Matthew 20:17–23). The other disciples heard and were angry at James and John. Jesus told the entire group, "the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28).
Here, Jesus repeats the sentiment with a slightly different emphasis. He hasn't come to be king—yet. He has come to save the lost, like Zacchaeus. The triumphal entry will be a glorious and appropriate reaction to Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28–40), but during the rest of that week, the Jewish leaders will reject Him as their Messiah and crucify Him.
Christ's kingdom is coming, but His disciples need to be patient and faithful. He will give them significant responsibilities. Their faithfulness with those responsibilities will reflect their faith in Him and determine their positions in His future kingdom (Luke 19:11–27).
Context Summary
Luke 19:1–10 continues a pattern of stories which begin with a miracle and record Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God. Jesus has already healed blind Bartimaeus in the twin cities of Jericho (Luke 18:35–43). Now, He calls down Zacchaeus from a tree. The diminutive tax collector proves hungry for a chance to repent and follow Christ. The next, final story of the "travelogue to Jerusalem" (Luke 9:51—19:27) is the parable of the ten minas: an illustration of faithful living despite Jesus' imminent departure (Luke 19:11–27).
Chapter Summary
Jesus approaches Jerusalem by way of Jericho. Along the road, he encounters Zacchaeus: an unusually short man and infamous tax collector. Zacchaeus responds to Jesus' invitation and demonstrates humility and repentance. Jesus gives a parable explaining a believer's obligation to encourage the spread of the gospel. Jesus enters Jerusalem to great fanfare, upsetting local Pharisees. As He rides, Jesus weeps to think of the future destruction in store for the city. He once again drives corrupt businessmen from the temple grounds. His enemies are furious, but too afraid of the adoring crowds to take direct action.