Miraculous Temple Tax in a Fish’s Mouth

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Speaker 2: I’m your host, Randy Black.

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Speaker 2: In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 17.

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Speaker 2: Verses 24 through 27, Jesus demonstrates his sovereignty and provision in an extraordinary way when confronted with the requirement to pay the temple tax

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Speaker 2: This account not only highlights Jesus’ divinity, but also his humility and care for earthly obligations.

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Speaker 2: Through this miraculous event, we learn about trusting God to provide for our needs, even in unexpected ways

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Speaker 2: This scripture invites us to reflect on God’s power to meet our physical and spiritual needs as we navigate life’s responsibilities.

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Speaker 2: As we do each and every episode before we dive into the scripture and our study of it, let’s open up with a word of prayer

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Speaker 2: Heavenly Father, we thank you for your word that teaches us to trust in your provision.

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Speaker 2: As we study this passage of Scripture today,

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Speaker 2: Open our hearts to understand your sovereignty and the depths of your care for us.

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Speaker 2: Help us to rely on you, knowing that you provide for all our needs in perfect timing.

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Speaker 2: May we be strengthened in faith and encouraged to walk in obedience to your will.

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Speaker 2: In the name of your Son Jesus, we pray.

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Speaker 2: Amen.

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Speaker 2: Matthew Matthew.

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Speaker 2: Matthew chapter 17 verses 24 through 27.

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Speaker 2: Now when they came to Capernaum, those who collected the two drachmatacs came to Peter and said,

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Speaker 2: He said, Yes.

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Speaker 2: And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, What do you think, Simon?

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Speaker 2: From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs or poll tax, from their sons or from strangers?

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Speaker 2: When Peter said, From strangers, Jesus said to him, then the sons are exempt.

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Speaker 2: However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth, you will find a stator.

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Speaker 2: Take that and give it to them for you and me.

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Speaker 2: The account of the temple tax begins with collectors approaching Peter in Capernaum.

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Speaker 2: questioning whether Jesus pays the tax.

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Speaker 2: The temple tax was an annual obligation for Jewish men to support the upkeep of the temple.

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Speaker 2: Peter, likely eager to defend Jesus, responds affirmatively, but the situation opens a teaching moment.

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Speaker 2: When Peter enters the house, Jesus, with divine knowledge, addresses the matter before Peter even speaks.

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Speaker 2: Through a rhetorical question, Jesus highlights that kings do not collect taxes from their sons

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Speaker 2: but from strangers, subtly affirming his identity as the Son of God, and exempt from such earthly obligations

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Speaker 2: Yet, rather than asserting his right, Jesus chooses to pay the tax to avoid offense, demonstrating his humility and his concern for harmony

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Speaker 2: Jesus’ instruction to Peter is both extraordinary and practical.

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Speaker 2: He tells Peter to go to the sea

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Speaker 2: Cast a line and take the first fish he catches, which will have a stater in its mouth, which will be enough to cover the tax for both of them.

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Speaker 2: This miraculous provision highlights Jesus’ authority over creation and his ability to meet needs in ways beyond human understanding

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Speaker 2: It also emphasizes his involvement in the practicalities of life, showing that spiritual matters and earthly responsibilities are not separate but are intertwined.

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Speaker 2: By fulfilling the tax obligation in such a miraculous way, Jesus not only addresses the immediate need, but also affirms his divine nature.

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Speaker 2: Peter’s role in this event required faith and obedience.

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Speaker 2: Fishing for a coin might have seemed illogical, but Peter trusted Jesus’ word and acted accordingly

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Speaker 2: This trust in Jesus’ instruction illustrates the importance of faith in action, even when God’s direction appears unconventional or surprising

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Speaker 2: He invites us to participate in his plans, just as Peter did.

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Speaker 2: Through Peter’s obedience, the provision came to pass, teaching us that God often works through our willingness to follow his lead

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Speaker 2: This account also reflects God’s care for both physical and spiritual needs.

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Speaker 2: By providing for the temple tax in such a miraculous way.

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Speaker 2: Jesus shows that God is not only aware of our practical concerns, but also actively involved in meeting them.

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Speaker 2: At the same time, this event underscores deeper spiritual truths about Jesus’ identity and mission.

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Speaker 2: It is a reminder that God’s provision is always sufficient, even when delivered through the most unexpected means.

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Speaker 2: Through this interaction, Jesus models how to navigate earthly systems without compromising spiritual integrity

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Speaker 2: By choosing to pay the tax, he demonstrates respect for societal norms while affirming his greater purpose

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Speaker 2: This balance between heavenly authority and earthly responsibility serves as a guide for believers today.

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Speaker 2: We have a few key takeaways from this scripture today.

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Speaker 2: One key takeaway from this passage is the demonstration of God’s sovereignty.

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Speaker 2: Jesus shows his divine authority by knowing about Peter’s conversation with the tax collectors and providing the exact amount needed for the tax in a miraculous way

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Speaker 2: This event reminds us that nothing is outside of God’s control.

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Speaker 2: Whether through nature or extraordinary means, he is able to provide for our needs.

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Speaker 2: And accomplish his purpose reassuring us of his power and care in our lives

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Speaker 2: Another important lesson is the humility of Christ.

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Speaker 2: Though Jesus, as the Son of God, was exempt from the temple tax

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Speaker 2: He chose to pay it, to avoid unnecessary conflict, and to demonstrate respect for earthly systems.

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Speaker 2: This act of humility teaches us to prioritize peace and the good of others over asserting our own rights.

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Speaker 2: It encourages us to follow his example by choosing humility in situations where our actions can promote harmony and understanding

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Speaker 2: Faith in action is another central theme of this passage.

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Speaker 2: Peter’s willingness to follow Jesus’ unusual instruction

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Speaker 2: To catch a fish demonstrates the importance of trusting God’s word and acting in obedience even when the outcome is uncertain or seems illogical

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Speaker 2: This teaches us that faith often requires stepping out in trust, knowing that God’s ways are higher than ours.

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Speaker 2: Obedience to God’s direction, even in the smallest tasks, can lead to extraordinary outcomes

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Speaker 2: Finally, this passage of scripture highlights God’s provision for both physical and spiritual needs.

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Speaker 2: Jesus meets the immediate practical need of paying the tax

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Speaker 2: While also revealing a deeper truth about his identity as the Son of God.

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Speaker 2: This dual focus reminds us that God cares about all aspects of our lives

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Speaker 2: By trusting him, we can be assured that he will provide for our daily needs while also guiding us towards spiritual growth and fulfillment

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Speaker 2: Trusting in God’s timing and methods is a central theme of this passage of scripture, reflecting on our own lives

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Speaker 2: We may recall moments when God’s provision came in unexpected or even miraculous ways.

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Speaker 2: These experiences

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Speaker 2: Often deepen our faith and remind us that God’s plans are not always immediately clear to us.

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Speaker 2: Like Peter

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Speaker 2: We are called to act in obedience, trusting that God will meet our needs in His perfect timing, even when the path forward seems uncertain or unconventional.

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Speaker 2: This passage also challenges us to consider how we balance faith and responsibility.

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Speaker 2: Jesus, though not obligated to pay the temple tax, chose to fulfill the requirement to avoid offending others.

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Speaker 2: His actions remind us that our faith does not exempt us from participating in earthly responsibilities.

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Speaker 2: Instead.

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Speaker 2: We are called to live as examples of integrity and humility, balancing our heavenly citizenship with our earthly obligation in ways that reflect God’s love and God’s wisdom.

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Speaker 2: The miracle of provision in this scripture encourages us to remain attentive to God’s work in the ordinary moments of life

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Speaker 2: Peter’s act of fishing, a task he was extremely familiar with, became a means for experiencing God’s extraordinary provision.

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Speaker 2: This teaches us that God often uses the familiar and the routine as avenues for his miracles.

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Speaker 2: By staying open to his guidance and obedient to his instructions, we can witness his hand at work in our own lives daily

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Speaker 2: Furthermore, Jesus’ humility in choosing to pay the tax, despite being the Son of God, invites us to reflect on areas in our lives.

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Speaker 2: Where we can prioritize humility over asserting our own rights.

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Speaker 2: His actions remind us that humility can build bridges, can foster peace.

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Speaker 2: even in situations where we may feel justified in taking a stand.

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Speaker 2: Choosing humil humility for the sake of others demonstrates a Christ like attitude that honors God and promotes unity.

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Speaker 2: Lastly, this passage of scripture calls us to trust God as a faithful provider who is fully aware of our needs

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Speaker 2: This precision of his provision for the temple tax reminds us that God knows every detail of our circumstances and is able to meet our needs perfectly.

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Speaker 2: This trust in his care allows us to approach life’s challenges with confidence, knowing that we are never beyond the reach of his provision and grace.

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Speaker 2: As we do each week, let’s close out our study of the Scripture with a prayer.

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Speaker 2: Gracious Heavenly Father.

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Speaker 2: Thank you for reminding us of your sovereignty and provision through this passage of Scripture.

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Speaker 2: Help us to trust you more fully and to act in obedience even when we do not see the outcome

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Speaker 2: Teach us to walk humbly as Jesus did, balancing our responsibilities with faith in your perfect plan.

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Speaker 2: May we be instruments of your peace and provision to others.

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Speaker 2: Strengthen our hearts to rely on you in all things.

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Speaker 2: In the name of your Son Jesus, we pray.

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Speaker 2: They’re not doing anything aggressive at this time.

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Speaker 2: He has an appointment coming up to look at it and talk about it further.

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Speaker 2: But as of right now, it looks like things are in a pretty good spot, and we want to definitely thank the Lord for that, but also ask the Lord to continue to

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Speaker 2: to help Greg and and work with him as he goes through this process.

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Speaker 2: Remember again, Tim Kalekka, gentleman I requested prayer for starting two weeks ago.

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Speaker 2: He’s still going through the illness and things he has.

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Speaker 2: and lift him up that the Lord may touch him.

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Speaker 2: Again, he’s a a good Christian man.

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Speaker 2: He owns a business here locally in the area, um, and does a fantastic uh job being an example for people who are close to him and in the community with him.

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Speaker 2: We want to include individuals who were affected by winter storm blare this past week.

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Speaker 2: I know we were affected here.

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Speaker 2: We had six to eight plus inches of snow.

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Speaker 2: And then today we ended up having, you know, three to four more inches of snow that came down overnight.

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Speaker 2: We also want to lift up those people who are being affected by the wildfires currently in California and Los Angeles and uh seeing these homes that are just

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Speaker 2: So we want to lift those up and make sure that we ask the Lord to be with those people and to comfort them.

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Speaker 2: And to help them.

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Speaker 2: And most of all, if they don’t know his son, they don’t know Jesus as their Savior, that they might make that move.

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Speaker 2: They might be able to get that calling and that feeling to come to the Lord

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Speaker 2: As we do each week before we close out and talk about our next episode, let’s lift up these requests to the Lord in prayer.

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Speaker 2: Heavenly Father, we thank you again for this chance that we get each week to share your word with those in our audience.

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Speaker 2: We want to lift up these requests today, Lord, the people affected by the fires in Los Angeles and California, the people affected by winter storm blair across the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic and the South and these states

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Speaker 2: Remember my Dad, my Mom, Greg, Tim.

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Speaker 2: works through this situation with him as well and and tries to keep him on track and and and help him with the the situation they have at hand.

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Speaker 2: We also want to remember those unspoken requests that members of our audience may have and haven’t shared with everyone.

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Speaker 2: You know what the needs are in all these situations, and we trust your wisdom

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Speaker 2: To meet those requests with an answer that fits in your will.

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Speaker 2: We work each week striving to share your word.

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Speaker 2: with the with the world through this podcast, with the ultimate goal and hope that someone hears it who does not know your son Jesus as their Savior, and they accept him, so that they can then spend eternity in heaven with you.

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Speaker 2: Your son, and all the saved.

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Speaker 2: It’s in the name of your son Jesus that we pray.

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Speaker 2: Amen.

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Speaker 2: The next episode, we’re going to be on miracle number 29 in our series, and that is when Jesus uh heals a mute demonic.

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Speaker 2: So a gentleman who is also blind, a blind mute demonic.

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Speaker 2: is healed by Jesus.

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Speaker 2: You can find that by going into the book of Matthew, chapter 12.

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Speaker 2: So we’re going back in the book a little bit there.

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Speaker 2: Verses 22 and 23.

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Speaker 2: But the bigger part of it in the story is in Luke chapter 11, verses 14 through 23.

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Speaker 2: So join us on our next episode of Bible Bites, where we work to inspire faith one bite at a time.

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Speaker 1: Bubble bites, bubble bites, inspiring faith one bite at a time.

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