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TeachingMatthew 5:1–6:4; Matthew 6:16–7:23; Matthew 7:28–29
Jesus goes up the mountain, sits down, and teaches with authority. In this sermon, he describes the people of the Kingdom of Heaven and calls for a righteousness that reaches the heart, not only outward actions.
TeachingMatthew 22:34–40; Mark 12:28–34
Jesus is asked which commandment is greatest. In both Matthew and Mark, his answer joins wholehearted love for God with love for neighbour, showing the central direction of faithful living.
TeachingNumbers 9:15–10:10
This passage shows two guidance signals for Israel in the wilderness: the cloud over the tabernacle and the silver trumpets.
TeachingDeuteronomy 1:1–3:29
Moses speaks to Israel beyond the Jordan in the fortieth year and retells key parts of the wilderness journey.
TeachingJoshua 23:1–24:28
In these farewell speeches, Joshua reminds Israel what Yahweh has done, warns them not to turn to other gods, and calls them to a clear public choice about whom they will serve.
TeachingJudges 2:10–3:6
This passage explains the pattern that shapes the book of Judges. It shows why Israel kept needing judges, what Israel kept doing, how Yahweh responded, and why some nations remained in the land.
Teaching1 Samuel 12:1–25
In this farewell address, Samuel reviews Israel’s past and their recent choice of a king. He shows that the central question has not changed: will the people and their king listen to Yahweh?
TeachingJudith 5:5–21
In Judith 5:5–21, Achior gives a careful summary of Israel’s past. He uses that history to warn that this people’s safety or defeat depends on their standing before God.
Catholic additional books
TeachingJudith 14:1–4
In Judith 14:1–4, Judith gives a set of precise instructions. These verses focus on sequence, timing and appearance, showing a plan to be carried out step by step.
Catholic additional books
TeachingEsther (Greek) 3:13
This verse in Greek Esther includes both a summary of a decree and the letter itself. It helps readers notice not only the violent order, but also the official language used to present that order as reasonable.
Greek source variant
TeachingEsther (Greek) 8:13
This single verse preserves a long royal letter and its closing command. The document explains why Haman’s earlier message must not be followed and what officials are now to do for the Jews.
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TeachingEsther (Greek) 10:4–13
Mordecai explains his dream after the events it pointed to. He says the dream came from God, its details proved true, and its meaning shows God’s rescue, vindication, and remembrance of his people.
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Teaching1 Maccabees 2:49–68
As Mattathias nears death, he gives his sons a final charge. He names the crisis, calls for zeal for the law, recalls earlier generations, and ends with clear instructions about courage, leadership and obedience.
Catholic additional books
Teaching1 Maccabees 8:22–32
This treaty text shows a formal agreement between Rome and the Jewish people. It is not a battle story, but a diplomatic document that records peace, alliance, shared obligations, and later support against King Demetrius.
Catholic additional books
Teaching2 Maccabees 6:12–17
In this short aside from the Catholic additional book of 2 Maccabees, the writer pauses the story to explain how readers should think about suffering and punishment.
Catholic additional books
TeachingDaniel (Greek) 4:1–3; Daniel (Greek) 4:19–27
Nebuchadnezzar opens with praise to the Most High God, and Daniel later gives a hard interpretation and careful advice.
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TeachingDaniel (Greek) 5:17–28
Daniel refuses the king’s reward and explains the writing anyway. His speech recalls Nebuchadnezzar, confronts Belshazzar’s pride, and then interprets the words as God’s judgement on the kingdom.
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TeachingDaniel (Greek) 6:25–28
These verses record a royal proclamation after Daniel was delivered from the lions. The king speaks to a wide audience and describes Daniel’s God with strong words about life, power, rescue, and a kingdom that will not be destroyed.
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TeachingMatthew 4:12–17; Luke 4:14–15
These verses mark a clear beginning in Jesus’ Galilean ministry. They show where he went, how Matthew connects that move with Isaiah’s words, what Jesus began to preach, and how Luke briefly summarises his work.
TeachingMatthew 4:23–25; Matthew 9:35–38; Matthew 12:15–21; Mark 1:35–39; Mark 3:7–12; Luke 4:42–44; Luke 6:17–19; Luke 8:1–3
These Gospel summaries give a broad picture of Jesus’ ministry. They show what he kept doing in many places: teaching, preaching the good news of God’s Kingdom, healing people, praying, and continuing his work among growing crowds.
TeachingMatthew 8:18–22; Luke 9:57–62; Luke 14:25–27
These sayings show that following Jesus is serious. In Matthew and Luke, people speak about following him, and Jesus answers with words about hardship, urgency and wholehearted commitment.
TeachingMatthew 9:14–17; Mark 2:18–22; Luke 5:33–39
People ask Jesus why his disciples are not fasting like John’s disciples and the Pharisees.
TeachingMatthew 10:5–42; Mark 6:7–13; Luke 9:1–6
Jesus sends the twelve on a specific mission with clear directions about where to go, what to announce, how to travel, and how to respond to both welcome and rejection.
TeachingMatthew 11:20–30
In this teaching, Jesus speaks both warning and welcome. He denounces towns that saw his mighty works without repenting, thanks the Father for revealing truth in an unexpected way, and invites weary people to come to him for rest.
