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10 Things The Bible Does Backwards

One of the most surprising things about the Bible is that it often turns our normal thinking upside down. The values of God’s kingdom frequently run in the opposite direction of human instincts and cultural wisdom. What seems weak is … Continue reading

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The Upside-Down Kingdom: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last” (Matthew 20:16)

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, Jesus drops one of His most provocative and counter-cultural statements: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16, NIV). This isn’t just a clever saying—it’s the punchline … Continue reading

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