* Easter 2025 *
coming to serve
Christian Churches
in Marion County, Florida!
During His earthly Ministry (1) two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ (2) pulled no punches when setting the gold standard by which Discipleship (3) was to be measured until the Day of the Lord (4). His clear cut definition of servanthood is proclaimed in each of the four Gospels (5) of Matthew (6), Mark (7), Luke (8) and John (9). As Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8), His words two millennia ago are still applicable present day.
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All Bible verse references linked herein are courtesy of Bible Gateway (a). Footnotes within the narrative have been inserted by The Marion County Manna Project and re-direct to our webpages (unless otherwise noted) for additional spiritual insight and reflection.
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The Invitation: If you're seeking additional info about Christianity on a more personal level, consider visiting a Christian Church here in Marion County (10). Introduce yourself to members and ask to speak with someone to learn more about Jesus. Surrendering your life to Christ (11) (b) is the most rewarding, everlasting decision you'll ever make, and it's comforting to have someone guide you as you begin your new life as a child of the Most High! May God shower you with great favor in this endeavor!
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Footnotes, Page Credits and External Resources appear below. Consider printing and sharing the offered PDF narrative and other listed resources with family, friends and strangers alike for use in Bible Studies (12), Home/Church Faith Sharing Groups (13), Discipleship Encounters (14) and/or Personal Faith Enrichment!
Modifications are welcome at [email protected].
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MATTHEW | MARK | LUKE | JOHN |
Matthew 16:24 "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." |
Mark 8:34 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." |
Luke 9:23 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." |
John 12:26 "Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me." |
Matthew 10:38 "Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me." |
Luke 14:27 "And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple." |
FOOTNOTES:
(1) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/ministry-of-jesus
(2) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/jesus-christ
(3) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/discipleship
(4) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/day-of-the-lord
(5) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-four-gospels
(6) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/matthew
(7) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/mark
(8) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/luke
(9) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/john
(10) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/listing-by-city
(11) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/the-gracious-visitor
(12) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/bible-studies
(13) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/christian-education
(14) https://www.marionmannaproject.com/discipleship
PAGE CREDITS:
(a) Bible Gateway, New International Version (NIV) Bible, accessed September 18, 2020, https://www.biblegateway.com/
EXTERNAL RESOURCES:
(b) How Do I Convert to Christianity?, Got Questions Ministries, accessed January 12, 2020, https://www.gotquestions.org/convert-to-Christianity.html