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Jul 10, 2017 · This is a false dichotomy, because Jesus did both. Jesus cared deeply about the poor and the downtrodden, demonstrating his compassion in tangible ways: giving sight to the blind, touching the leper, healing the sick. But he also preached the good news of God’s love and salvation. Being on Jesus’ side means doing it all.
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As Christians, we have a choice: respond to unsettling...
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A renewed call to care for the poor. Steve Poe, senior...
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- Luke 6:20-21. Then he looked up at his disciples and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.
- Luke 4:16-19. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him.
- Matthew 25:34-36. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’
- Mark 10:21-22. Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’
- The Sheep and The Goats
- Jesus Preached The Good News to The Poor
- The Bleeding Woman
- Parable of The Great Banquet
- Blessed Are You Who Are Poor
- Show People What Jesus Said About The Poor
In one provocative parable, Jesus says that when he comes in all his glory and sits on his throne before all the nations, “he will separate the people one from another as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats” (Matthew 25:32 NIV). The sheep are honored for caring for Jesus in his time of need. Confused, they ask Jesus when they cared for ...
When John the Baptist was imprisoned, he sent a message to Jesus: “Are you the Messiah, or should we be expecting someone else?” (Matthew 11:2-3). Instead of giving him a direct answer, Jesus points to the messianic signs and wonders he has performed: “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those w...
In Luke 8, Jesus shows compassion to a woman who’s been impoverished by illness. She’s spent all she had on doctors who couldn’t heal her (Luke 8:43). Her disease had robbed her of her livelihood and ruined her reputation. Out of desperation, she touched Jesus’ cloak, and he healed her. After she’s healed, Jesus stops what he’s doing and draws atte...
While having dinner at a prominent Pharisee’s house, Jesus tells the host that when they have banquets, they should invite the poor-people who are incapable of returning the favor with an invitation to a banquet of their own (Luke 14:12-14). Then, he shares the Parable of the Great Banquet: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited m...
In Luke 6, Jesus says, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.” He promises that the poor will inherit something far greater than any of the riches of this world. He goes on to say that those who suffer now will not suffer in the kingdom (Luke 6:21-22). This is a message that Jesus communicates again in his parable about Laz...
Jesus had a lot to say about how we treat people living in poverty, and what God thinks of the poor. Share this post with your church or your small group to start a conversation about how Christians today can follow Jesus’ example.
Sep 20, 2022 · Jesus wants us to help the poor and help them to know that they are loved. When Jesus started sharing the message, He went to those who would be considered the “low class” of society. Instead of going to the rich or the prominent individuals, the Lord went to the poor and needy of society. Jesus doesn’t discriminate between individuals.
Jul 1, 2019 · Thankfully, Jesus spoke about the poor quite often. And it’s clear that He intended His followers to take their needs seriously. Let’s look at some examples. 1. Jesus considered the poor part of His ministry. On one Sabbath morning, Jesus stood in the synagogue and made a public proclamation of His ministry. He took the scroll of Isaiah and ...
Jul 7, 2016 · And the priest shall make atonement for her, and she shall be clean” (Leviticus 12:8). Apparently, then, Jesus’ parents were too poor to offer the customary lamb. Thus Jesus was born into a family that was part of the lower economic class. We see this material status has not changed 30 years later, during Jesus’ earthly ministry.
Apr 26, 2017 · Jesus is poor; his disciples are also poor. His statement is not about pitting the poor against himself. Instead, Jesus is trying to suggest his significant role and the role of the disciples in the ending of everyone’s poverty. He is reminding his disciples that with his impending death, they are charged with carrying on his legacy.
