Luke 13:1-9

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1 Just then, some people came to tell Yeshua about the men from the Galil whom Pilate had slaughtered even while they were slaughtering animals for sacrifice.

2 His answer to them was, "Do you think that just because they died so horribly, these folks from the Galil were worse sinners than all the others from the Galil?

3 No, I tell you. Rather, unless you turn to God from your sins, you will all die as they did!

4 "Or what about those eighteen people who died when the tower at Shiloach fell on them? Do you think they were worse offenders than all the other people living in Yerushalayim?

5 No, I tell you. Rather, unless you turn from your sins, you will all die similarly."

6 Then Yeshua gave this illustration: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vine yard, and he came looking for fruit but didn't find any.

7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, `Here, I've come looking for fruit on this fig tree for three years now without finding any. Cut it down -- why let it go on using up the soil?'

8 But he answered, `Sir, leave it alone one more year. I'll dig around it and put manure on it.

9 If it bears fruit next year, well and good; if not, you will have it cut down then.'"

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What Did Jesus Say About Calamities?

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Why do bad things happen to good people? This is a question many people ask, particularly when we see tragedies occurring around us. In the ancient world, the general thinking was that if you were good, God would bless you in material ways for being good. So if something bad happened to you, the community would think that you had done something bad to deserve it. When Jesus was questioned about such things—whose sin caused which disasters—His response was countercultural and personal. In this message, Stuart helps us gain new insight on the parable of the unfruitful fig tree and shows us how to respond when calamity strikes.

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When Tragedy Strikes (cont'd)

Tony Clark

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When Tragedy Strikes

Tony Clark

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Why Do Bad Things Happen Part 2

John Randall

How are things going? Perhaps like the woman we’ll meet today on a Daily Walk you’re suffering a great deal and in need of a touch from Jesus? The good news is, the Lord seeks to help and minister to those in that condition. Today pastor John Randall has an eye on Luke thirteen. We’ll be addressing such questions as, why does God allow suffering into our lives? And what is the key to be free and delivered?

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Why Do Bad Things Happen Part 1

John Randall

Today on a Daily Walk we learn a valuable lesson- the rain falls on the just and the unjust alike! In Luke thirteen there’s a woman who has bad things happen to her! Yes even the godly will suffer in this world and maybe that’s exactly what you need to hear today! Be encouraged as you study along with us.

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Get Smart - B

Jack Hibbs

Death was never part of God’s plan. But, when suffering and death comes, we need to pause and reconsider things. Are we ready? Jesus is seen more clearly from the trenches of life, not from the tranquility of ease and comfort.

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