Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." Luke 19:9-10 (NIV) As Jesus makes His way through the town a short man climbs a tree in his eagerness to... Continue Reading →
Our Attitude
To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: Luke 18:9 (NIV) Jesus teaches us about how we should be. He uses examples. He talks of familiar types of people and situations. He speaks in parables or in stories. But is His objective to reach... Continue Reading →
Blessed Guests
"Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full. I tell you, not one of those men who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.' " Luke 14:23-24 (NIV) Someone exclaims, "Blessed is the man who... Continue Reading →
O’ Jerusalem
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!” Luke 13:34 (NIV) Is this the first time we are considering God? Is it the first day... Continue Reading →
Rejoice In What?
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Luke 10:19-20 (NIV) Jesus sends out His followers. He asks for the... Continue Reading →
To Follow
Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good-by to my family." Luke 9:61 (NIV) What reaction do we have had when the call of Jesus comes to us? When Jesus asks us to step out of the rat race of our society and draw near to... Continue Reading →
How We Read It
So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.’ Luke 7:22 (NIV) A couple of inquirers come... Continue Reading →
Jesus´ Relation to God
"I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven." Mark 14:62 (NIV) Mankind needs one good reason to finally put Jesus to death. They have been trying to put together their case against Him. The world... Continue Reading →
Being the Last
Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Matthew 9:35 (NIV) It is not fun being the last. It is not fun watching all the others selected before us. How can we feel good about not being preferred? ... Continue Reading →
