Creative Space for Wanderers
This is a most interesting parable, one that truly shows us the unconventional nature of Jesus’ teaching. As with most parables, there are two major takeaways for us to consider: 1) learn how Jesus deals with those far from the church and 2) learn from the lesson itself. This is like learning to fish rather …
Luke dedicates chapter 15 to remind us that we should rejoice when the lost are found! Three examples are provided: 1) lost sheep, 2) lost coin and 3) lost son. 1. The Lost Sheep. Sheep are certainly important to the shepherd and losing even one might be grounds for losing his job! Jesus uses this …
One of my favorite songs from Hillsong is Devotion, I sing this song nearly everyday. The bridge simply repeats: “I will take up my cross and follow you wherever you lead me.” Jesus makes it pretty clear in this passage, And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. Jesus provides …
This passage in Luke appears during the meal at the “prominent Pharisee’s” house, apparently a theme Jesus taught on more than once. In Luke one of those in attendance, perhaps a Pharisee, says: Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God. Jesus affirms this and tells a story about …
Here is another miracle that was 1) performed on the Sabbath and 2) for someone who didn’t apparently ask (not that he wasn’t thankful), repent or confess Jesus as Lord. To add to the interest of this particular interaction, this was in front of a prominent Pharisee and his compatriots who “remained silent” and “had nothing to …
The Narrow Door…the hard choice. Jesus preached that we should consider taking the road less traveled, the path that is perhaps the least favorite. The people asked, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” They go the sense that this wasn’t going to be easy and Jesus doesn’t hold back and give …
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Just three short verses that assume you’ve been reading the narrative. There is a very special relationship between Jesus and John the Baptist; here Jesus visits the place where he preached about the coming Messiah and baptized many. In this place, many came to know Christ. Thoughts about serving othersThis link includes a list of …
Relentless in His pursuit to reach people, “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem.” His teaching on the Mustard Seed is included in Matthew, Mark and Luke while the parable of the yeast is recalled in Matthew and Luke. Shore verses with strong impact–perhaps we should consider …