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8 results for "Compassion for the poor and marginalized"
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The Rich Man (Parable of Lazarus) Character
In one of Jesus's most vivid parables, an unnamed rich man lived in luxury every day while a poor man named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered in sores, longing f…
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The Widow with Two Mites Character
Sitting opposite the temple treasury, Jesus watched the wealthy cast in large gifts - and then a poor widow dropped in two mites, the smallest coins in circulat…
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The Thankful Leper Character
On the border between Samaria and Galilee, ten lepers stood far off - as the law required - and lifted their voices together: 'Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.'…
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Simon the Pharisee Character
Simon was a Pharisee who invited Jesus to dine at his home, yet failed to offer him the customary courtesies of water for his feet, a kiss of greeting, or oil f…
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Lois and Eunice Character
Lois and Eunice were the grandmother and mother of Timothy, a key figure in the early church and companion of the apostle Paul. They transmitted a sincere, gene…
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The Angel of the Lord Character
The Angel of the Lord appears repeatedly in the Old Testament as a divine messenger who speaks and acts with God's own authority, such as when he guided Hagar i…
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The Sons of Sceva Character
The seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were traveling exorcists in Ephesus who tried to borrow power they did not possess. Watching Paul cast out evil …
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Shiphrah and Puah Character
Shiphrah and Puah were the Hebrew midwives whom Pharaoh commanded to kill every male child born to the Israelite women. In the Bible's first recorded act of civ…