[:en]Marriage/Divorce – “At the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife. And the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate” (vs. 6-9)
Children – “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it” (vs. 14-15) – To enter God’s kingdom, be like a CHILD.
To the Rich Young Man, Jesus said: “One thing you lack, go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me” (v. 21). – Will you be willing to follow Jesus at ALL COSTS?
The request James and John: – “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory”.(v. 17) Jesus answered: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (vs. 43-45) – As followers of Christ, let us serve and not to be served.
Blind Bartimaeus received his sight because:
- He called Jesus to have mercy on him (v. 47)
- He came to Jesus (v. 50)
- He told Jesus that he wanted to see (v. 51)
- He had faith in Jesus (v. 52)
If you want healing:
- Call on Jesus through prayer
- Come to His presence
- Tell Him your request
- Believe in His healing power
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