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Vicki Stephens-Parent

And He said, "aTo you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that bSEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND."Now the parable is this: athe seed is the word of God."Those beside the road are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, so that they will not believe and be saved."Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no firm root; they believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away."The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity."But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance."Now ano one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light."aFor nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light."So take care how you listen; afor whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him."

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:9 NASB

aHis disciples began questioning Him as to what this parable meant.

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:5-8 NASB

"The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was trampled under foot and the birds of the air ate it up."Other seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture."Other seed fell among the thorns; and the thorns grew up with it and choked it out."Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and produced a crop a hundred times as great." As He said these things, He would call out, "aHe who has ears to hear, let him hear."

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:1-4 NASB

Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, aproclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him,and also asome women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: bMary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,and Joanna the wife of Chuza, aHerod's bsteward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means.aWhen a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him, He spoke by way of a parable:

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:55-56 NASB

And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat.Her parents were amazed; but He ainstructed them to tell no one what had happened.

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:53 NASB

And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died.

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:51 NASB

When He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl's father and mother.

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:52 NASB

Now they were all weeping and alamenting for her; but He said, "Stop weeping, for she has not died, but bis asleep."

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:54 NASB

He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, "Child, arise!"

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:50 NASB

But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, "aDo not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be made well."

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:49 NASB

While He was still speaking, someone came from the house of athe synagogue official, saying, "Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore."

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:48 NASB

And He said to her, "Daughter, ayour faith has made you well; bgo in peace."

May 17

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highlighted Luke 8:47 NASB

When the woman saw that she had not escaped notice, she came trembling and fell down before Him, and declared in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him, and how she had been immediately healed.

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:45-46 NASB

And Jesus said, "Who is the one who touched Me?" And while they were all denying it, Peter said, "aMaster, the people are crowding and pressing in on You."But Jesus said, "Someone did touch Me, for I was aware that apower had gone out of Me."

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Luke 8:40-44 NASB

aAnd as Jesus returned, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.aAnd there came a man named Jairus, and he was an bofficial of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus' feet, and began to implore Him to come to his house;for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.And a woman who had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and could not be healed by anyone,came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped.

May 17

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Hebrews 10:26-27 NASB

For if we go on asinning willfully after receiving bthe knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,but a terrifying expectation of ajudgment and bTHE FURY OF A FIRE WHICH WILL CONSUME THE ADVERSARIES.

May 3

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Hebrews 10:23-25 NASB

Let us hold fast the aconfession of our bhope without wavering, for cHe who promised is faithful;and let us consider how ato stimulate one another to love and bgood deeds,not forsaking our own aassembling together, as is the habit of some, but bencouraging one another; and all the more as you see cthe day drawing near.

May 3

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Hebrews 10:19-22 NASB

Therefore, brethren, since we ahave confidence to benter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,by aa new and living way which He inaugurated for us through bthe veil, that is, His flesh,and since we have aa great priest bover the house of God,let us adraw near with a sincere heart in bfull assurance of faith, having our hearts csprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies dwashed with pure water.

May 3

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Psalms 22:1-31 NASB

Upon You I was cast afrom birth; You have been my God from my mother's womb.aBe not far from me, for trouble is near; For there is bnone to help.Many abulls have surrounded me; Strong bulls of bBashan have encircled me.They aopen wide their mouth at me, As a ravening and a roaring blion.I am apoured out like water, And all my bbones are out of joint; My cheart is like wax; It is melted within me.My astrength is dried up like a potsherd, And bmy tongue cleaves to my jaws; And You clay me in the dust of death.For adogs have surrounded me; A band of evildoers has encompassed me; They bpierced my hands and my feet.I can count all my bones. aThey look, they stare at me;They adivide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots.But You, O Lord, abe not far off; O You my help, bhasten to my assistance.aMy God, my God, why have You forsaken me? bFar from my deliverance are the words of my cgroaning.Deliver my soul from athe sword, My bonly life from the power of the dog.Save me from the alion's mouth; From the horns of the bwild oxen You canswer me.I will atell of Your name to my brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will praise You.aYou who fear the Lord, praise Him; All you descendants of Jacob, bglorify Him, And cstand in awe of Him, all you descendants of Israel.For He has anot despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Nor has He bhidden His face from him; But cwhen he cried to Him for help, He heard.From You comes amy praise in the great assembly; I shall bpay my vows before those who fear Him.The afflicted will eat and abe satisfied; Those who seek Him will bpraise the Lord. Let your cheart live forever!All the aends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, And all the bfamilies of the nations will worship before You.For the akingdom is the Lord'S And He brules over the nations.All the aprosperous of the earth will eat and worship, All those who bgo down to the dust will bow before Him, Even he who ccannot keep his soul alive.O my God, I acry by day, but You do not answer; And by night, but I have no rest.aPosterity will serve Him; It will be told of the Lord to bthe coming generation.They will come and awill declare His righteousness To a people bwho will be born, that He has performed it.Yet aYou are holy, O You who are enthroned upon bthe praises of Israel.In You our fathers atrusted; They trusted and You bdelivered them.To You they cried out and were delivered; aIn You they trusted and were not disappointed.But I am a aworm and not a man, A breproach of men and cdespised by the people.All who see me asneer at me; They separate with the lip, they bwag the head, saying,"Commit yourself to the Lord; alet Him deliver him; Let Him rescue him, because He delights in him."Yet You are He who abrought me forth from the womb; You made me trust when upon my mother's breasts.

Apr 29

Vicki Stephens-Parent

highlighted Galatians 4:5 NASB

so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as asons.

Apr 29

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