But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
As he sends the disciples into difficult work, Jesus uses sparrows and numbered hairs to express care.
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View all filters →Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
As he sends the disciples into difficult work, Jesus uses sparrows and numbered hairs to express care.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
Jesus invites the weary to find rest and learn from his gentleness.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Jesus invites the weary to find rest and learn from his gentleness.
But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”
Jesus reassures the frightened disciples on the water.
Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Jesus teaches about comfort, peacemaking, and visible goodness in the Sermon on the Mount.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Jesus teaches about comfort, peacemaking, and visible goodness in the Sermon on the Mount.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Jesus teaches about comfort, peacemaking, and visible goodness in the Sermon on the Mount.
Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks about attending to today without borrowing tomorrow's trouble.
But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, “Daughter, cheer up! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.
Matthew recounts Jesus encouraging a woman and responding compassionately to distressed crowds.
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew recounts Jesus encouraging a woman and responding compassionately to distressed crowds.
Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.
A troubled community looks toward renewed light and God's mercy and forgiveness.