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Love does not do evil, even to our enemies, and it does not allow us to look down on those who have sinned as if we never have or never would.

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BibleGateway: Luke 6:27-45 ESV Text: Luke 6:27-45 KJV Text: Luke 6:27-45 The section starts at about 3:18 and ends at about 6:1      27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good… Love does not do evil, even to our enemies, and it does not allow us to look down on those who have sinned as if we never have or never would.

The disciples weren’t “harvesting” on the Sabbath, they were eating lunch. It was clear that the Pharisees had distorted and lost the true purpose for the Sabbath: rest for souls.

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BibleGateway: Luke 6:1-11 ESV Text: Luke 6:1-11 KJV Text: Luke 6:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:40      1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first,… The disciples weren’t “harvesting” on the Sabbath, they were eating lunch. It was clear that the Pharisees had distorted and lost the true purpose for the Sabbath: rest for souls.

Laban tricked Jacob into taking Leah as his wife too, but the Lord blessed Leah and she became the mother of Judah, from whose tribe Jesus would eventually come.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 29:16-35 ESV Text: Genesis 29:16-35 KJV Text: Genesis 29:16-35 The section starts at about 2:5 and ends at about 4:34 16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah,… Laban tricked Jacob into taking Leah as his wife too, but the Lord blessed Leah and she became the mother of Judah, from whose tribe Jesus would eventually come.

Like his father Abraham, Isaac wanted his son to find a godly spouse. It’s still best today for believers to find godly spouses. It’s worth the “journey” to locate them.

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BibleGateway: Genesis 29:1-15 ESV Text: Genesis 29:1-15 KJV Text: Genesis 29:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:14      1 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of… Like his father Abraham, Isaac wanted his son to find a godly spouse. It’s still best today for believers to find godly spouses. It’s worth the “journey” to locate them.

The Lord is exalted because He listens to His people! What other gods listen and save those who call on them in faith? The enemies of the Lord will learn the hard way that there are none.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 21 ESV Text: Psalm 21 KJV Text: Psalms 21:1-13 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 21:      1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD;… The Lord is exalted because He listens to His people! What other gods listen and save those who call on them in faith? The enemies of the Lord will learn the hard way that there are none.

John the Baptist had a great job! He helped lead people to love and appreciate the Lord Jesus and the forgiveness of their sins. Pastors today have the same great job!

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BibleGateway: Luke 1:57-80 ESV Text: Luke 1:57-80 KJV Text: Luke 1:57-80 The section starts at about 6:25 and ends at about 8:59      57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she… John the Baptist had a great job! He helped lead people to love and appreciate the Lord Jesus and the forgiveness of their sins. Pastors today have the same great job!

Mary was waiting for the coming Savior and when the wait was over she believed it! No quiet time here, but instead a hymn of praise: “My soul magnifies the Lord!”

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BibleGateway: Luke 1:26-56 ESV Text: Luke 1:26-56 KJV Text: Luke 1:26-56 The section starts at about 3:10 and ends at about 6:32      26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God… Mary was waiting for the coming Savior and when the wait was over she believed it! No quiet time here, but instead a hymn of praise: “My soul magnifies the Lord!”

Zechariah was waiting for the coming Savior, but when the wait was over he couldn’t believe it! A little quiet time would remind him the Lord’s Word is always true.

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BibleGateway: Luke 1:1-25 ESV Text: Luke 1:1-25 KJV Text: Luke 1:1-25 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:19      1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order… Zechariah was waiting for the coming Savior, but when the wait was over he couldn’t believe it! A little quiet time would remind him the Lord’s Word is always true.