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Beyond Lost and Found In this next section, we come to, probably, the best known parables Jesus ever told. I have heard multiple sermons on them and have been done many Bible studies on these parables. I have even written two dramas based on these parables. The message: what has been lost has now beenContinue reading “Luke 15”

What It Means To Really Change The World How does one go about changing the world? I believe it is by changing our heart. In this chapter, Jesus addresses several issues of the heart: the legalistic, prideful, unwilling heart. On the outside, some of these things look religious and even righteous, but God doesn’t lookContinue reading “Luke 14”

Heading to Jerusalem Vs 22-30 He went through one town and village after another, teaching and making His way to Jerusalem. “Lord,” someone asked Him, “are there few being saved?” He said to them, “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able once the homeownerContinue reading “Luke 13:22-35”

Repentance and Fruit: Changing our Minds and Hearts Throughout the gospels, we find Jesus calling on people to repent. In his book The Role and Function of Repentance in Luke-Acts, Guy D. Nave Jr. says, “In Luke-Acts, everyone is eligible for membership in the community of God’s people. Such inclusivity requires a radical change inContinue reading “Luke 13:1-21”

Jesus is Coming Back – A Believer’s Perspective Over the many years, there has been talk of Christ’s imminent return. I have found many courses of action in regards to the second coming. Some throw out dates and are disappointed again and again when their calculations prove faulty. Some, like the rich fool in theContinue reading “Luke 12:35-59”

Readjusting In A Material World Back in 1973, former Beatles member George Harrison wrote a song called “Living In The Material World.” Although his solution for getting out said material world is faulty, he does have it right when he says, “As I’m fated for the material world. Get frustrated in the material world. SensesContinue reading “Luke 12:13-34”

True Martyrs and True Believers Throughout history we have witnessed many people who have been martyred for their faith. Some, like Dietrich Bonhoeffer or Jim Elliott, are names we may be familiar with. Their sacrifice for the sake of Christ was extraordinary. But, there are thousands of unsung martyrs around the world. Those who haveContinue reading “Luke 12:4-12”

Religious Hypocrisy Hypocrisy is defined as the practice of claiming a moral standard to which one’s own personal behavior does not meet. I think, if we are really honest, we would find we all are hypocrites in one way or another. As I was researching, I found this article from the National Library of MedicineContinue reading “Luke 11:37-12:3”

Looking For A Sign My brother and I were in Paris several years ago and we wanted to go up the Eiffel Tower. We had made our way to the Trocadero, so all we had to do is walk the last 1.2 kilometers. Did we need a sign pointing the way to the Eiffel Tower?Continue reading “Luke 11:14-36”

God Will Meet Our Needs God is ready to meet our needs. Do we believe that? I hope so. Scripture is filled with His promises. In Philippians, Paul expresses his appreciation to the church for hearing God’s call to answer his prayer for provision. “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that once again you renewed yourContinue reading “Luke 11:1-13”