“When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly I tell you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son…
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WOE TO THE SHEPHERDS The First Reading for July 21, the day after the conclusion of the ELCA Youth Gathering, was from Jeremiah 23. In verse 1 the Lord says…
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Scripture John 6:24-35 Script Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy and see if she is there. Ready? One, two, three:…
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“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all…
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“When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to…
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“Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as…
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“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16). There are wicked people in the…
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“If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave that house or town. Truly I tell you, it…
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“If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you” (Matthew 10:13). If they will receive you,…
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“Whatever town or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy, and stay there until you leave. As you enter the house, greet it” (Matthew 10:11-12). Christians are…
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