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Same Circumstances, Different Responses

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to [...]

The Humility of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Jesus’ Birth Was a true king amongst a false king (Jesus amidst Caesar) (Luke 2:1) His mother was Mary, a nobody, a girl-young woman (Luke 2:27-38) No place for them to give birth (Luke 2:7) Only had swaddling cloths for the baby (Luke 2:7) Was born in a manger (Feeding trough) (Luke 2:7) Unknown shepherds [...]

A Further Comment on Luke 17:7-10

Shua had noted that in my message on Luke 17:7-10, I did not really touch on the last part of verse : “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? 8 Will [...]

The Duty and Delight of Unworthy Servanthood

“Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? 8 Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward [...]

Are You Living for the Comforts of This World?

These are some questions I would have asked on Sunday if I had more time.  Hopefully, it will serve some of you.  They come from Ray Stedman’s message entitled, “God or Mammon”: The first question is in the realm of the heart, the emotions, the feelings. Ask yourself, “What are my feelings toward material things, [...]

The Great Role Reversal of Death

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked [...]

Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage

Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery. Luke 16:18 Introduction I have probably officiated close to 20 weddings. And while each wedding that I have officiated is unique in its own way, there are certain elements to the wedding ceremony [...]

God or Money

He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can [...]

The Angry Son and the Gracious Father (Prodigals Part 2)

And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a [...]

The Prodigal Son and the Gracious Father (Prodigals Part 1)

And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into [...]

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