Scripture Readings

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Matthew 7:24-8:4 (Gospel)

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Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock:
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and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
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But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand:
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and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”
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And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,
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for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
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When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him.
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And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”
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Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
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And Jesus said to him, “See that you tell no one; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”