Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
Jesus told the twelve he would meet them all together in Nazareth, and before they left he said “On this mission do not go to any of the gentile cities, or go into Samaria. Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Preach the gospel of the kingdom and declare the saving truth that people are the sons of God. Remember that the disciple is not above his master, and a servant is not greater than his lord. It is enough for the disciple to be equal with his master and for the servant to become like his lord. If some people have dared to call the master of the house a friend of Beelzebub, you know that they will say much worse about those in his household! But do not fear these unbelieving enemies. I declare to you that there is nothing covered up that is not going to be revealed; there is nothing hidden that will not be known. What I have taught you in private, preach with wisdom out in the open. What I have revealed to you in the inner chamber, you will in due season announce from the rooftops. And I say to you my friends and disciples, do not be afraid of those who can kill the body but who cannot destroy the soul; instead, put your trust in him who is able to sustain the body and save the soul.’
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And yet I declare that not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. Do you not know that the very hairs of your head are all numbered? So fear not because you are worth more than a whole bunch of sparrows. Do not be ashamed of my teaching; go forth announcing peace and good will but do not be deceived: peace will not always attend your preaching. I came to bring peace on Earth, but when people reject my gift turmoil and division result. When all of a family receive the gospel of the kingdom peace abides in that house, but when some of the family enter the kingdom and others reject the gospel such disagreement will only produce sorrow and sadness. Work hard to save the whole family so that people’s foes do not become those of their own household. But when you have done all you can for all in every family, know that those who love their father or mother more than this gospel are not worthy of the kingdom.” After the apostles heard these words they made ready to depart. They did not come together again until they met in Nazareth with Jesus and the other disciples like the Master had arranged.
Excerpt from Son of Man: Urantia, Chapter 29, The Third Preaching Tour
Son of Man: Urantia, is a restatement of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the Urantia revelation and in accordance with its urging to do so for today’s generation.
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Godspeed, everyone.
Bob
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?