To Know the Truth (Page 5)
The One Who Showed Mercy (Luke 10:25-37)
In this so-called parable of the “Good Samaritan”, Jesus drives a knife into our sense of self-righteousness. Ultimately, Jesus shows us that we are not “good” people and that we all are in need of mercy. Only then are we truly able to begin to fulfill the law of love, to be a neighbor to anyone in need, even our enemies.
The Root of Joy (Luke 10:17-24)
Jesus teaches his disciples where the root of joy is found and how we can be people who adorn ourselves with unrelenting joy.
Ambassadors In Service To The King (Luke 10:1-16)
All Christians are ambassadors, sent by the King with the message of the King, in the provision and authority of the King. Kings have ambassadors. Generally speaking, ambassadors are those people that go forth, with the message of the King, in the provision and authority of the King. We proclaim…
On the Road and Awaiting Home (Luke 9:51-62)
Our life in Christ in this age should be marked by mercy for those who reject Jesus, discomfort as we follow Christ to the cross, urgency to share the good news of Jesus, and focus on the mission.
A Faithless and Twisted Generation (Luke 9:37-50)
The cross was not central in the lives of the disciples. When the cross is not central, the things of God become twisted. The disciples had no ability to drive out the demon because they were not living by faith in Jesus, but rather, in self-reliance. If you live in self-reliance, arrogance will be…
Beholding the Glory of the Lord in Jesus (Luke 9:18-36)
A true confession of Jesus always goes through the cross and understands Jesus to be Lord and Christ (Anointed Savior). A confession of Jesus as Lord and Christ involves following Him as Lord and Christ. Since Christ’s mission went through a cross, so also will ours. As we turn away from our…
Being Satisfied in Christ (Luke 9:1-17)
In this passage, we see that Jesus grants his followers the power and authority to speak about Christ. For those who go forth in the name of Jesus, there is provision. When Christ is proclaimed, people are satisfied.
Coming to Jesus in Desperate Faith (Luke 8:40-56)
Coming to Jesus requires faith. Effective faith requires us to recognize our need for Jesus. When we come to Jesus, we can trust in His timing and be confident that He will take notice of us, even if we feel as though we are hidden in the crowd.
The Sovereign Commander of the Seas (Luke 8:22-39)
Jesus displays his authority over the storms and the demonic Legion. For those who understand the authority of Jesus, they are able to find calm in the midst of the storm and go forth in confidence to declare all the wonderful things God has done for His children.
If You Have Ears, Listen Well (Luke 8:1-21)
There is a difference between hearing words and truly hearing what Jesus says. We must hear well if we are going to let the Word of God root deeply in our hearts and respond in obedience to Him.
