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The sign of Jonah points to Jesus by typologically foreshadowing his death, burial, and resurrection.
Just as Jonah was in the belly of a great fish for three days and three nights before being "resurrected"
Jesus spent three days and nights in the heart of the earth before rising.
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Jonah 3:1-10
The word
列印 "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"
It signifies a longing for the future fulfillment of God’s kingdom on earth.
Prioritizing God's glory over personal needs.
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Isaiah 55:10-11
As the rain and the snow
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Selflessness, even to the extent of losing one's life for His sake.
To accept one's cross is essential to following Christ.
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Deuteronomy 30:15-20
See, I set
列印 Jesus knows His flock intimately
Jesus knows His flock intimately, calling them by name,
and providing protection and guidance.
This profound knowledge ensures they never truly perish.
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Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
Yahweh spoke to Moses
列印 "For dust you are and to dust you shall return"
Spoken by God to Adam as a consequence of disobedience,
account of the fall of humanity. "I am but dust and ashes"
Looking toward a new creation in Christ.
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Joel 2:12-18
The Lord says,
列印 " One does not live on bread alone, but on every word
that comes from the mouth of God."
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Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Then the Lord God
列印 "Blessed the man you instruct, O Lord"
The blessing, comfort, and safety found in following God's law .
It highlights that God will not abandon His people and provides rest from evil days.
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James 1:12-18
Happy are those
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"RECEIVE THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST VERY FREQUENTLY.
THE SIGHT OF A CHRISTIAN'S LIPS RED WITH THE BLOOD OF CHRIST
TERRIFIES THE ENEMY. HE IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZES THE SIGN OF
HIS OWN RUIN. HE CANNOT STAND THE INSTRUMENT OF DIVINE
VICTORY BY WHICH HE WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE AND CAST DOWN."
- Saint Peter Damian
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Isaiah 58:9b-14
Then you will call and
列印 Keep your faith burning!
Keep your faith burning by intentionally fueling
your spiritual life through daily prayer, Bible study.
Lay everything we have the Saviour,
He will uplift us and strengthen us.
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James 1:1-11
James, a servant of God,
列印 Actively seeking justice, mercy, and compassion
As demonstrated by kindness to others,
and maintaining humility in daily life.and treating others with respect.
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Isaiah 58:1-9a
Cry out aloud
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While those who obey and teach the commandments are called "great,"
those who break them and teach others to do so
will be called "least in the kingdom of heaven".
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Sirach 15:15-20
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