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Why Did Jesus Love the Prostitutes and the Tax Collectors?

To watch other Voice of the Martyrs videos, visit the Voice of the Martyrs Video Page!   Matthew 21:23-32 You’ve done it again. After an intense bout with temptation, you’ve surrendered. You’ve eaten that extra slice of cake. You’ve stretched your … Continue reading

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Why was it Necessary for Jesus to be Baptized?

Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus tells John that his baptism is necessary to fulfill all righteousness. But what does Jesus mean by all righteousness? In the Bible, righteousness is all about setting things right—that is, fixing something that is broken. But what … Continue reading

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What Is the Cross?

What is the cross? According to our good friend, Dictionary.com, the cross is “a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times … upon which Jesus died,” but we know there’s … Continue reading

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