Jesus is recorded as saying, “the least in the kingdom of heaven will be greater than John the Baptist, who was the greatest person ever born of a woman.” That is quite a statement. Jesus made some bold statements in his time, recorded in the New Testament. They were things no one else would claim or dare to say. If we focus our attention on these bold, direct statements Jesus said instead of the little details we sometimes squabble over, our priorities might just change. So what did Jesus mean by his statement on John the Baptist? The kingdom of heaven is a big deal! The honor of being accepted as a […]
Can you imagine hearing a speech like this one that Jesus gave to the twelve apostles? Today when we go to church, we only want to hear the positive, uplifting messages. Otherwise we may not come back. Clearly from Jesus’ speech below, He was not just a motivational speaker or teacher. He had serious business to attend to. Our very lives are at stake, and he had twelve ordinary men to tell the entire world. Matthew 10:5-42 ~ Jesus’ speech to the Apostles These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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