Luke 13:1-9

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Jesus Gives a Warning

1 Some people who were there at that time told Jesus about certain Galileans. Pilate had mixed their blood with their sacrifices.

2 Jesus said, "These people from Galilee suffered greatly. Do you think they were worse sinners than all the other Galileans?

3 I tell you, no! But unless you turn away from your sins, you will all die too.

4 Or what about the 18 people in Siloam? They died when the tower fell on them. Do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem?

5 I tell you, no! But unless you turn away from your sins, you will all die too."

6 Then Jesus told a story. "A man had a fig tree," he said. "It had been planted in his vineyard. When he went to look for fruit on it, he didn't find any.

7 So he went to the man who took care of the vineyard. He said, 'For three years now I've been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree. But I haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?'

8 " 'Sir,' the man replied, 'leave it alone for one more year. I'll dig around it and feed it.

9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it 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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