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Jesus Shows His Power to Forgive and Heal

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AMY TURNER

In Matthew 9:6, Jesus told the paralyzed man, “Get up, take your mat, and go home.” Before this, the man had been lowered through the roof by others who wanted him to meet Jesus. When the man arrived, Jesus first forgave his sins. This raised an important question: how could anyone know if forgiveness had truly happened? There was no visible sign.

Healing the man’s body gave the answer. While words of forgiveness are unseen, telling a paralyzed man to walk required real action. Jesus spoke, and the man stood up.

I want to be clear here: I am not saying all who are forgiven of their sins will be healed. I am saying Jesus’s authority to forgive sins is evidenced by his authority to make the lame man walk. He has mercy and power for the body and for the soul.

For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him.

John 3:17

Staying Separate from the World in Spiritual Work

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JEFF TURNER

In 2 Corinthians 6:14, the Apostle Paul tells believers not to join with non-believers. While some apply this verse to marriage, its main focus is broader and more urgent. Paul’s concern is not first about marriage, but about spiritual partnerships. He is warning the church in Corinth against forming religious or ministry connections with those who do not share their faith.

The Corinthian church was facing real trouble—false teachers had entered the community and gained influence. Paul saw this as dangerous. He reminded them that light and darkness do not mix, and that Christ has no partnership with evil. Believers are not to rely on non-believers to achieve spiritual goals.

For specific guidance on marriage, Paul speaks clearly in 1 Corinthians 7, where he says that a Christian should marry only within the faith. This leaves no doubt. But the instruction in 2 Corinthians 6:14 goes deeper, warning believers not to compromise in any work that relates to the kingdom of God.

This teaching still applies today. The church must remain distinct from the world, avoiding alliances that might weaken its witness.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:2

Hope Found in the Risen Christ

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AMY TURNER

John 20:13 tells of a moment when Mary Magdalene, heartbroken, stood outside Jesus’ empty tomb. When angels asked why she was crying, she explained her sorrow, believing someone had taken Jesus’ body. Earlier that morning, several women had come to the tomb, only to find the stone moved. Mary ran to tell Peter and John, while others remained behind.

In her grief, Mary could not recognise what was happening. Even when Jesus stood before her, she thought he was a gardener. It wasn’t until he spoke her name that she realised it was him. Sorrow had clouded her vision, keeping her from seeing what was right before her.

Many experience times when pain and worry hide the truth from them. But the resurrection reminds us that death and fear no longer hold the final word.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

1 Peter 1:3

The Reality of Eternal Life and Eternal Punishment

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AMY TURNER

In Matthew 25:46, Jesus explains that some will face eternal punishment while others will receive eternal life. People today rarely speak about heaven or hell. Some even claim that if hell is real, it cannot last forever. Yet Jesus taught that it is eternal, just as eternal life is.

The future after death is not temporary. It will either be everlasting separation from God or everlasting life with Him. Jesus spoke about this truth more than anyone else, making it clear that people should not dismiss His words or reshape them into something easier to accept.

Instead of ignoring this teaching, we are called to take hold of the hope Jesus offers. The choice remains before each person. Will you accept his free gift, or chose to stay in darkness and reject Him?

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 14:6

What is the purpose of The Lord’s Prayer?

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JEFF TURNER

Matthew 6 contains what is often called the Lord’s Prayer, where Jesus teaches His followers how to pray. Some believers today repeat these words exactly as written, especially during worship or other formal gatherings. But was that what Jesus wanted?

Looking closely at the passage, it becomes clear that Jesus was not encouraging a repeated script. In fact, just before offering this prayer, He warned against empty, repeated phrases that lack meaning. While memorizing this prayer is helpful, it was never meant to be recited without thought. Instead, it serves as a guide. He even said, “Pray, then, in this way.”

Each part of the prayer points to a larger theme in our relationship with God. It begins by focusing on God’s holiness and His kingdom, then shifts toward daily needs, forgiveness, and protection. Jesus provided a structure that teaches us how to approach God in a thoughtful and balanced way.

Rather than repeating the words, we are meant to build our personal prayers around these ideas.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6