Giving to the needy with proper motivation (Matthew 6:1 - 6-4)

During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his followers: “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others in order to be seen. If you do, you will have no reward from God. For example, when you give to the needy, do not announce it loudly with trumpets as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets so the people will praise them. They have already received their reward in full.”

Giving to the needy with proper motivation (Matthew 6:1 - 6-4)

Isaac's wealth and power threaten others (Genesis 26:12 - 26:25)

After Abimeleh issued orders to the citizens that nobody should harm Isaac or his family, Isaac had a very successful year with his crops (despite a famine in the land). Because God had blessed Isaac – he reaped a hundred times what he had sown. Isaac became rich and his fortune continued to grow until he became very wealthy with large flocks, herds, and many servants.

Isaac's wealth and power threaten others (Genesis 26:12 - 26:25)

Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43 - 5:48)

During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told the listeners: You have heard it said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy’ but I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be children of your Father in heaven. God causes the sun to rise on evil people as well as the good and sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous.

Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43 - 5:48)

Isaac tells men Rebekah is his sister (Genesis 26:1 -26:11)

During a famine in the land of Canaan, Isaac went to Abimelek, who was the king in Gerar where the Philistines lived. On his way, God stopped Isaac and instructed him to not go to Egypt (as his father Abraham had done during the last famine). God reminded Isaac that he should live in the land that God instructed him to live in. He told Isaac if the stayed in this land for a while, God would bless him.

Isaac tells men Rebekah is his sister (Genesis 26:1 -26:11)

Was Jesus a real person - is there historical proof outside the Bible that Jesus really existed?

Although the New Testament Bible provides extensive documentation of Jesus’ life, it is a theological literary work and could be seen by some as potentially biased. Even steadfast Christians may occasionally wonder, “Is there any other proof that Jesus truly existed?” In fact, almost all historians agree that Jesus existed historically citing proof from several other ancient works that not only confirm the existence of Jesus, but prove that his ministry, including his many miracles that detractors attempted to explain away as “evil magic”, produced a significant impact on the societies of the day.

Was Jesus a real person - is there historical proof outside the Bible that Jesus really existed?