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Yes, following Jesus today often involves making sacrifices. This can include prioritizing spiritual growth over personal desires, serving others even when it's inconvenient, or standing up for one's beliefs in the face of societal pressure. Such sacrifices reflect a commitment to living out Jesus' teachings and embodying love and compassion in everyday life. Ultimately, these choices can lead to deeper faith and fulfillment.
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How can you share in Jesus mission by making sacrifices for others?
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Who did Jesus say had made the temple a den of thieves?
Long ago when animal sacrifices were done by the Levitical priests of the Hebrews many different animals were needed for the sacrifices. When Jesus was here on earth the priests and others were making money selling birds and animals to the Hebrews for them to offer as sacrifices. They were profiteering. They were basically dishonoring God and therefore Jesus called them a den of thieves.
When was Following Jesus created?
Following Jesus was created in 1986.
What are Jesus's sacrifices?
he gave up his life for our salvation and to save us from sin
What does it mean to take up the cross and follow Jesus?
To take up the cross and follow Jesus means to embrace the teachings and example of Jesus, even if it involves sacrifice or hardship. It symbolizes a commitment to living a life of faith, love, and service, following in the footsteps of Jesus.
What does Jesus say about being saved according to the Bible?
According to the Bible, Jesus teaches that being saved involves believing in him as the Son of God, repenting of sins, and following his teachings to have eternal life in heaven.
Was Jesus male or female?
Jesus was circumcised on the 8th day as a Jewish male baby. The sacrifices of His Mother Mary were for bearing a male baby.
Did God except Jewish temple sacrifices after Jesus' death?
According to Judaism, yes. Jesus died somewhere between 30-35 CE. The Temple continued operating until 70 CE when it was destroyed. That makes a minimum of 35 years where Jewish sacrifices were accepted by God after Jesus' death.According to Christianity, the Christ was the final and perfect sacrifice, and therefore no further sacrifice was needed or would be accepted. Therefore God would not have accepted Jewish sacrifices after Jesus' death.
What must a person do to be saved?
To be saved, a person must believe in Jesus Christ as their savior, repent of their sins, and accept Him into their heart as Lord and Savior. This involves acknowledging their need for forgiveness, confessing their sins, and committing to following Jesus.
What do you use as proof that God did not accept the Jewish temple sacrifices after Jesus' death?
A:There is no proof that God did not accept the temple sacrifices that continued up to the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE. For that matter, there is no proof that he accepted the sacrifices in the centuries before.
The bible tells us about an event that happened when Jesus was tweleve. why did Jesus and his family go to Jerusalem?
To celebrate Passover. Most Jews did this and performed various sacrifices.
At what age did Peter begin following Jesus?
Peter began following Jesus at the age of around 30.
