Exodus 6.9 observes, they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and hard labor. God had great plans in store for Israel but they couldn’t receive them because
1 Corinthians 7.35 encourages, without distraction you may give notable and constant service to the Lord. This expectation seems opposed to Jesus’ commendation of Mary who sat with Jesus instead
1 Corinthians 4.1 observes, people should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Christianity is maligned most of the time
Mark 12.24 records, Jesus said to them, aren’t you deceived for this reason, because you don’t know the scriptures or the power of God? When God lived among us as
Mark 10.39 records, they said to Him, we are able. Then Jesus said to them, you will drink the cup I drink, and you will be baptized with the baptism