Luke 13:1-9

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1 At that time some people were there who told Jesus about the Galileans whom Pilate had killed while they were offering sacrifices to God.

2 Jesus answered them, "Because those Galileans were killed in that way, do you think it proves that they were worse sinners than all other Galileans?

3 No indeed! And I tell you that if you do not turn from your sins, you will all die as they did.

4 What about those eighteen people in Siloam who were killed when the tower fell on them? Do you suppose this proves that they were worse than all the other people living in Jerusalem?

5 No indeed! And I tell you that if you do not turn from your sins, you will all die as they did."

6 Then Jesus told them this parable: "There was once a man who had a fig tree growing in his vineyard. He went looking for figs on it but found none.

7 So he said to his gardener, "Look, for three years I have been coming here looking for figs on this fig tree, and I haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it go on using up the soil?'

8 But the gardener answered, "Leave it alone, sir, just one more year; I will dig around it and put in some fertilizer.

9 Then if the tree bears figs next year, so much the better; if not, then you can have it cut down.' "

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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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