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• Jesus Teaches on Marriage: God's Design for Marriage - Matthew 19, Part 1

  The religious leaders approached Jesus to debate divorce, but He redirected the conversation to God’s original design for marriage. In a world confused and divided about relationships, His words call us back to the beginning—to God’s purpose, order, and intention for men and women. Jesus teaches that marriage is a sacred, God-created union: male and female joined together in a lifelong, intimate bond that reflects Christ and His church. To ignore or redefine this design is to work against God’s creation. His teaching reminds us that marriage is not merely a social arrangement but a divine gift meant to shape our lives and honor Him.

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• Gratitude Is the Key to a Forgiving Heart - Matthew 18

  Forgiveness is harder than it looks. Jesus shows that real forgiveness begins with remembering God’s mercy toward us—the impossible debt He has wiped away. A thankful heart is the foundation of a forgiving heart. When we forget what we’ve been forgiven, we respond with harshness. But when gratitude shapes our view of others, we can forgive freely, trusting God and showing the same compassion He has shown to us.

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• Keeping Peace in a Family of Sinners - Matthew 18

  Keeping peace among believers is challenging, yet Jesus reminds us how important it is. Conflict within the body is never something to ignore or accept. Because we are God’s children, our actions toward one another—especially when they cause hurt—carry real spiritual weight. Jesus teaches that when we sin against someone, we must pursue restoration with clarity, humility, and obedience. We go directly to our brother, seek reconciliation, involve godly help when needed, and freely forgive as we have been forgiven. This is the path to peace in a family of sinners.

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• Full Measure of Sacrifice - John 15

  We honor the men and women of our military who have shown what true sacrifice means—giving of themselves for the good of others. Their example points us to Christ, whose ultimate sacrifice defines the true measure of love and dedication.

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• Jesus and the Children - Matthew 18

  When the disciples asked Jesus who would be greatest in the kingdom of heaven, they revealed their selfish and prideful thinking. Their question ignored what Jesus had been teaching about humility and His coming sacrifice. In response, Jesus called a small child to Himself and used that moment to teach a powerful lesson. True greatness in God’s kingdom comes through humility, dependence, and care for others—especially the least and the helpless.

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