Jesus Knows Us

‘but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts.’  John 5:42 (NIV) Jesus makes a difference between those who turn to Him and those who don´t.  Some people prefer to hold everything in their own hands instead of lay it all down and look to Him... Continue Reading →

Doomsday

‘When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away."  Luke 21:9 (NIV) How many times have we heard that the end is near?  Are we overly familiar with the doomsday message?  Someone is remarking to Jesus of the beauty of... Continue Reading →

The Lord Needs It

As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?"  They replied, "The Lord needs it."  Luke 19:33-34 (NIV) Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem.  He sends some followers into the town ahead of Him with a mission.  He tells them what to do.  He tells them what... Continue Reading →

Who Loves Money?

The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus.  He said to them, "You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight.’  Luke 16:14-15 (NIV) Jesus touches on a delicate subject.  He... Continue Reading →

Where Is Our Treasure?

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."  Luke 12:15 (NIV) We are sitting here with the Teacher and someone brings Him a plea.  They ask Jesus to make their brother share with them.  They... Continue Reading →

Woe To…

"Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering."  Luke 11:52 (NIV) Jesus is visiting the house of one of the religious leaders.  They notice that Jesus is not fulfilling the customary manners.  Does He... Continue Reading →

Love Thy Neighbor!

"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."  But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"  Luke 10:28-29 (NIV) Everyone is looking to the Teacher.  Some come to learn.  Some come to see what the fuss is about.  Would some even want to find... Continue Reading →

Together

Then he said to them, "Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all--he is the greatest."  Luke 9:48 (NIV) Jesus finds His followers getting side-tracked on an issue.  Is He forever doing that?  They are... Continue Reading →

Faith That Saves

Jesus said to the woman,  "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."  Luke 7:50 (NIV) He is invited to come into the house of one of the Pharisees.  Jesus comes to the dinner but an interesting scene unfolds.  There is a woman there who came looking for Him.  Everyone knows she doesn´t have the... 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 →

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