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Pleasant Words from the Gospel

See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did
not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth,
how much less will we, if we turn away from him who [Jesus,

God's Messenger] warns us from heaven? At that time His
voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, "Once more I
will shake not only the earth but also the heavens." The words
"once more" indicate the removing of what can be shaken—that
is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain.
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be
shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with
reverence and awe. (Hebrews, 12:25-28)

"You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the
local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me
you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to
them. And the Gospel must first be preached to all nations.
Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do
not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say

whatever is given you at the time, for it is not
you speaking, but God's Spirit." (Mark, 13:9-11)

"No one knows about that day or hour, not even
the angels in heaven, nor Jesus, but
only the God. Be on guard! Be
alert! You do not know when
that time will come. It's like a
man going away: He leaves his
house and puts his servants in
charge, each with his assigned task,
and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

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