2 days ago“In a Decisive Moment”August 14, 2022 Luke 12:49–56 ‘I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace…6 min read
Aug 7“Out of God’s Good Pleasure” August 7, 2022Luke 12:32–40 ‘Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. …5 min read
Jul 31“Divine Asset Management”July 31, 2022 Luke 12:13–21 Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.’ But he said to him, ‘Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?’ And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your…8 min read
Jul 24“Praying In the Context of God”July 24, 2022 Luke 11: 1–13 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom…6 min read
Jul 17“The Time is Now”“The Time is Now” July 17, 2022 Luke 10:38–42 Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted…4 min read
Jul 10“The Neighborly Verbs”July 10, 2022 Luke 10:25–37 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your…6 min read
Jul 3“Practicing a Heart of Peace”July 3, 2022 Luke 10:1–11 After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of…5 min read
Jun 26“Pastor Jesus Says”June 26, 2022 Luke 9: 51–62 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; but they did…8 min read
Jun 19“An Unlikely Outcome”“An Unlikely Outcome” June 19, 2022 Luke 8:26–39 Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a…6 min read
Jun 12“A Little Less Than God”“A Little Less Than God” June 12, 2022 Psalm 8 O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. …5 min read