Creative Space for Wanderers
Read: Thousands of people began to gather as Jesus’ preaching continues to attract the masses. His first concern for His disciples is to warn them about the yeast of the Pharisees, that is, hypocrisy–all will be revealed. But this seems trivial compared to this statement: But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear …
Read: Invited to dinner with the Pharisees, Jesus is quick to point out their deficiencies as a group. The way Luke records this is fascinating. He sits down, doesn’t wash ceremoniously to get their attention, then proceeds to tell them they are fools! Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, …
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Read: The Twelve disciples have watched Jesus pray on many occasions. Finally, they stop and ask Him to teach them just as John taught his disciples. What a lesson on discipleship! I love the fact that Luke captures the expanded lesson in the text here. It’s not so much a step-by-step guide as Matthew provided. …
I’m back on the grid after a few days of taking my first personal retreat. Thanks for praying for me while I sought to meet with God. He never disappoints. My agenda: outline The Forgotten Way, learn from the resource, write a dozen songs, learn So Will I on the hammered dulcimer, come face-to-face with …
Read: Luke’s masterful writing and arrangement of the text gives us a narrative that’s quite compelling. I love how the first two words of this chapter sets up the significant story: After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was …
Read: Luke is already beginning to point to Jesus’ resurrection, though it’s a bit early in the narrative, as His ministry spreads. It’s interesting that Jesus doesn’t hesitate to not only go through Samaria, but made plans to stay in the area much despised by the Jewish leadership. The messengers sent to prepare a place …
Read: Last week we kicked off the Lenten season for 2018, February 14 through April 1st. Mardi Gras (Feb 13th) is probably celebrated with more enthusiasm than Ash Wednesday, but the timing of this season with reading Luke 9 and following is interesting. As we approach Easter, the pivotal event that ultimately defines Christianity, I …
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Read: Three chosen disciples, the inner circle, were able to see the kingdom of God through the transfiguration, the single event when the glory of Jesus was seen for a moment. Matthew and Mark talk about the disciples being terrified and frightened, Luke took them into the cloud, frightened, and John’s gospel account seems to …
Read: “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “God’s Messiah.” Yes! Jesus is the Messiah! It’s time to kick butts and take names. Wooohoooo! Well, that would have been my response if I were sitting around the table having a private conversation with God incarnate, wouldn’t you? In …
Read: Who asked this question? “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” If someone that is possessed by a legion of demons can approach Jesus with this level of honor and recognition, where does that leave us? Sure, we can talk about the …
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