ABC's of Discipleship ABC's of Discipleship

ABC's of Discipleship ABC's of Discipleship

The Call of The Call of
the Disciple the Disciple
ABC's of Discipleship ABC's of Discipleship

The Call of The Call of

the Disciple the Disciple
ABC's of Discipleship ABC's of Discipleship
 Abide in His Word
Abide in His Word

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him,
"If you ABIDE in my word, you are truly my disciples, "If you ABIDE in my word, you are truly my disciples,
and you will know the truth, and you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free." and the truth will set you free."

John 8:31,32 ESV John 8:31,32 ESV

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Abide in His Word

Abide in His Word

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him,
"If you ABIDE in my word, you are truly my disciples, "If you ABIDE in my word, you are truly my disciples,
and you will know the truth, and you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free." and the truth will set you free."

John 8:31,32 ESV John 8:31,32 ESV

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 Bear Fruit
Bear Fruit

This is to my Father's glory, This is to my Father's glory,

that you BEAR much fruit, that you BEAR much fruit,
showing yourselves to be my disciples. showing yourselves to be my disciples.

John 15:8 NIV John 15:8 NIV

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Bear Fruit
Bear Fruit

This is to my Father's glory, This is to my Father's glory,

that you BEAR much fruit, that you BEAR much fruit,
showing yourselves to be my disciples. showing yourselves to be my disciples.

John 15:8 NIV John 15:8 NIV

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 Cross Bearing
Cross Bearing

Whoever does not bear his own CROSS Whoever does not bear his own CROSS
and come after me and come after me
cannot be my disciple. cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14;27 ESV Luke 14;27 ESV

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Cross Bearing
Cross Bearing

Whoever does not bear his own CROSS Whoever does not bear his own CROSS
and come after me and come after me
cannot be my disciple. cannot be my disciple.

Luke 14;27 ESV Luke 14;27 ESV

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 Deny Yourself
Deny Yourself

If anyone desires to be My disciple, If anyone desires to be My disciple,

let him DENY himself let him DENY himself
[disregard, lose sight of, and forget [disregard, lose sight of, and forget
himself and his own interests] himself and his own interests]
and take up his cross and follow Me. and take up his cross and follow Me.

Matthew 16:24 AMP Matthew 16:24 AMP

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Deny Yourself
Deny Yourself

If anyone desires to be My disciple, If anyone desires to be My disciple,

let him DENY himself let him DENY himself
[disregard, lose sight of, and forget [disregard, lose sight of, and forget
himself and his own interests] himself and his own interests]
and take up his cross and follow Me. and take up his cross and follow Me.

Matthew 16:24 AMP Matthew 16:24 AMP

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 Eminence of Christ
You cannot be my disciple,
unless you love me more than you love
your father and mother, your wife and children,
and your brothers and sisters.
You cannot come with me unless you love me
more than you love your own life.
Luke 14:26 CEV
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Eminence of Christ
You cannot be my disciple,
unless you love me more than you love
your father and mother, your wife and children,
and your brothers and sisters.
You cannot come with me unless you love me
more than you love your own life.
Luke 14:26 CEV
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Eminence of Christ
You cannot be my disciple,
unless you love me more than you love
your father and mother, your wife and children,
and your brothers and sisters.
You cannot come with me unless you love me
more than you love your own life.
Luke 14:26 CEV
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Eminence of Christ
You cannot be my disciple,
unless you love me more than you love
your father and mother, your wife and children,
and your brothers and sisters.
You cannot come with me unless you love me
more than you love your own life.
Luke 14:26 CEV
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 Forsake All
"Simply put, if you're not willing
Forsake All
"Simply put, if you're not willing
to take what is dearest to you, to take what is dearest to you,
whether plans or people, whether plans or people,
and kiss it good-bye, and kiss it good-bye,
you can't be my disciple. you can't be my disciple.

Luke 14:33 MSG Luke 14:33 MSG

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Forsake All
"Simply put, if you're not willing
Forsake All
"Simply put, if you're not willing
to take what is dearest to you, to take what is dearest to you,
whether plans or people, whether plans or people,
and kiss it good-bye, and kiss it good-bye,
you can't be my disciple. you can't be my disciple.

Luke 14:33 MSG Luke 14:33 MSG

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 Good Works
"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water
Good Works
"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water
to one of these little ones to one of these little ones
because he is my disciple, because he is my disciple,
I tell you the truth, I tell you the truth,
he will certainly not lose his reward." he will certainly not lose his reward."

Matthew 10:42 NIV Matthew 10:42 NIV

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Good Works
"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water
Good Works
"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water
to one of these little ones to one of these little ones
because he is my disciple, because he is my disciple,
I tell you the truth, I tell you the truth,
he will certainly not lose his reward." he will certainly not lose his reward."

Matthew 10:42 NIV Matthew 10:42 NIV

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 His Love
"So now I am giving you a new commandment:
Love each other. Just as I have loved you,
you should love each other.
Your love for one another will prove to the world
that you are my disciples."
John 13:34.35 NLT
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His Love
"So now I am giving you a new commandment:
Love each other. Just as I have loved you,
you should love each other.
Your love for one another will prove to the world
that you are my disciples."
John 13:34.35 NLT
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His Love
"So now I am giving you a new commandment:
Love each other. Just as I have loved you,
you should love each other.
Your love for one another will prove to the world
that you are my disciples."
John 13:34.35 NLT
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His Love
"So now I am giving you a new commandment:
Love each other. Just as I have loved you,
you should love each other.
Your love for one another will prove to the world
that you are my disciples."
John 13:34.35 NLT
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The Character The Character
of the Disciple of the Disciple
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The Character The Character

of the Disciple of the Disciple
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 Impact
Then Jesus came to them and said,
"All authority in heaven and on earth
has been given to me. Therefore go
and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
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Impact
Then Jesus came to them and said,
"All authority in heaven and on earth
has been given to me. Therefore go
and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
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Impact
Then Jesus came to them and said,
"All authority in heaven and on earth
has been given to me. Therefore go
and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
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Impact
Then Jesus came to them and said,
"All authority in heaven and on earth
has been given to me. Therefore go
and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
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 Joy
Be joyful always; pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
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Joy
Be joyful always; pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
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Joy
Be joyful always; pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
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Joy
Be joyful always; pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
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 Know
But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless.
Know
But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless.
Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up
everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ

Philippians 3:7,8 CEV Philippians 3:7,8 CEV

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Know
But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless.
Know
But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless.
Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up
everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ

Philippians 3:7,8 CEV Philippians 3:7,8 CEV

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 Live
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,
Live
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,
but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body,
I live by faith in the Son of God, I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave himself for me. who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20 NIV Galatians 2:20 NIV

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Live
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,
Live
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,
but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body,
I live by faith in the Son of God, I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave himself for me. who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20 NIV Galatians 2:20 NIV

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 Maturity
But you must learn
Maturity
But you must learn
to endure everything, so that to endure everything, so that
you will be completely mature you will be completely mature
and not lacking in anything. and not lacking in anything.

James 1:4 CEV James 1:4 CEV

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Maturity
But you must learn
Maturity
But you must learn
to endure everything, so that to endure everything, so that
you will be completely mature you will be completely mature
and not lacking in anything. and not lacking in anything.

James 1:4 CEV James 1:4 CEV

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New You were taught,
with regard to your former way of life,
to put off your old self, which is being
New
corrupted by its deceitful desires;
to be made new in the attitude of your
minds; and to put on the new self,
created to be like God
in true righteousness and holiness.
You were taught,
with regard to your former way of life,
to put off your old self, which is being
corrupted by its deceitful desires;
to be made new in the attitude of your
minds; and to put on the new self,
created to be like God
in true righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV

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New You were taught,

with regard to your former way of life,
to put off your old self, which is being
New
corrupted by its deceitful desires;
to be made new in the attitude of your
minds; and to put on the new self,
created to be like God
in true righteousness and holiness.
You were taught,
with regard to your former way of life,
to put off your old self, which is being
corrupted by its deceitful desires;
to be made new in the attitude of your
minds; and to put on the new self,
created to be like God
in true righteousness and holiness.

Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV

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 Obedient
Whoever has my commands and obeys them,
Obedient
Whoever has my commands and obeys them,
he is the one who loves me. he is the one who loves me.
He who loves me He who loves me
will be loved by my Father, will be loved by my Father,
and I too will love him and I too will love him
and show myself to him." and show myself to him."

John 14:21 NIV John 14:21 NIV

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Obedient
Whoever has my commands and obeys them,
Obedient
Whoever has my commands and obeys them,
he is the one who loves me. he is the one who loves me.
He who loves me He who loves me
will be loved by my Father, will be loved by my Father,
and I too will love him and I too will love him
and show myself to him." and show myself to him."

John 14:21 NIV John 14:21 NIV

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 Purity
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself
from what is dishonorable,
he will be a vessel for honorable use,
set apart as holy,
useful to the master of the house,
ready for every good work.
II Timothy 2:21 NASB
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Purity
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself
from what is dishonorable,
he will be a vessel for honorable use,
set apart as holy,
useful to the master of the house,
ready for every good work.
II Timothy 2:21 NASB
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Purity
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself
from what is dishonorable,
he will be a vessel for honorable use,
set apart as holy,
useful to the master of the house,
ready for every good work.
II Timothy 2:21 NASB
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Purity
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself
from what is dishonorable,
he will be a vessel for honorable use,
set apart as holy,
useful to the master of the house,
ready for every good work.
II Timothy 2:21 NASB
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 Quiet
Very early in the morning,
while it was still dark, Jesus got up,
left the house and went off
to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Mark 1:35 NIV
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Quiet
Very early in the morning,
while it was still dark, Jesus got up,
left the house and went off
to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Mark 1:35 NIV
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Quiet
Very early in the morning,
while it was still dark, Jesus got up,
left the house and went off
to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Mark 1:35 NIV
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Quiet
Very early in the morning,
while it was still dark, Jesus got up,
left the house and went off
to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Mark 1:35 NIV
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 RedemptionFor he has rescued us
RedemptionFor he has rescued us
from the dominion of darkness from the dominion of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom and brought us into the kingdom
of the Son he loves, of the Son he loves,
in whom we have redemption, in whom we have redemption,
the forgiveness of sins. the forgiveness of sins.

Colossians 1:13,14 NIV Colossians 1:13,14 NIV

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RedemptionFor he has rescued us

RedemptionFor he has rescued us
from the dominion of darkness from the dominion of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom and brought us into the kingdom
of the Son he loves, of the Son he loves,
in whom we have redemption, in whom we have redemption,
the forgiveness of sins. the forgiveness of sins.

Colossians 1:13,14 NIV Colossians 1:13,14 NIV

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 Strength
I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether living in
plenty or in want. I can do everything
through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:12,13 NIV
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Strength
I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether living in
plenty or in want. I can do everything
through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:12,13 NIV
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Strength
I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether living in
plenty or in want. I can do everything
through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:12,13 NIV
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Strength
I have learned the secret
of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether living in
plenty or in want. I can do everything
through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:12,13 NIV
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 Teachable
A student is not above his teacher,
Teachable
A student is not above his teacher,
but everyone who is fully trained but everyone who is fully trained
will be like his teacher. will be like his teacher.

Luke 6:40 NIV Luke 6:40 NIV

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Teachable
A student is not above his teacher,
Teachable
A student is not above his teacher,
but everyone who is fully trained but everyone who is fully trained
will be like his teacher. will be like his teacher.

Luke 6:40 NIV Luke 6:40 NIV

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 Unity
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any
comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness
and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having
the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Philippians 2:1,2 NIV
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Unity
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any
comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness
and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having
the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Philippians 2:1,2 NIV
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Unity
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any
comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness
and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having
the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Philippians 2:1,2 NIV
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Unity
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any
comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness
and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having
the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Philippians 2:1,2 NIV
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 Victorious
but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always abounding in the work
of the Lord, knowing that your toil
is not in vain in the Lord.
I Corinthians 15:57,58 NIV
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Victorious
but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always abounding in the work
of the Lord, knowing that your toil
is not in vain in the Lord.
I Corinthians 15:57,58 NIV
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Victorious
but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always abounding in the work
of the Lord, knowing that your toil
is not in vain in the Lord.
I Corinthians 15:57,58 NIV
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Victorious
but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,
immovable, always abounding in the work
of the Lord, knowing that your toil
is not in vain in the Lord.
I Corinthians 15:57,58 NIV
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 Worship
Therefore I urge you, brethren,
by the mercies of God,
to present your bodies
a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual service of worship.
Romans 12:1 NIV
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Worship
Therefore I urge you, brethren,
by the mercies of God,
to present your bodies
a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual service of worship.
Romans 12:1 NIV
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Worship
Therefore I urge you, brethren,
by the mercies of God,
to present your bodies
a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual service of worship.
Romans 12:1 NIV
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Worship
Therefore I urge you, brethren,
by the mercies of God,
to present your bodies
a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual service of worship.
Romans 12:1 NIV
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X X
Brethren, Brethren,

e ample join in following my example,

and observe those who walk
according to the pattern you have in us.
e ample join in following my example,
and observe those who walk
according to the pattern you have in us.

Philippians 3:17 NASB Philippians 3:17 NASB

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X X
Brethren, Brethren,

e ample e ample
join in following my example, join in following my example,
and observe those who walk and observe those who walk
according to the pattern you have in us. according to the pattern you have in us.

Philippians 3:17 NASB Philippians 3:17 NASB

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 Yoked
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
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Yoked
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
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Yoked
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
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Yoked
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV
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 Zeal
Never lag in zeal
Zeal
Never lag in zeal
and in earnest endeavor; and in earnest endeavor;
be aglow and burning with the Spirit, be aglow and burning with the Spirit,
serving the Lord. serving the Lord.

Romans 12:11 AMP Romans 12:11 AMP

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Zeal
Never lag in zeal
Zeal
Never lag in zeal
and in earnest endeavor; and in earnest endeavor;
be aglow and burning with the Spirit, be aglow and burning with the Spirit,
serving the Lord. serving the Lord.

Romans 12:11 AMP Romans 12:11 AMP

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