choosing the right fear
Luke 11:37-12:12. A Pharisee had invited Jesus to dine with him, and Jesus accepted. The Pharisee was astonished that Jesus did not follow his tradition of ceremonially washing his hands before...
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Luke 12:13-48. The rich fool thought he was getting ready for the future, but he was merely laying up treasure for someone else to enjoy (13-21). The nations of the world think they are preparing for...
View Articlea generation’s doom
Luke 12:49-13:9. Jesus knew not only that he was going to suffer a violent baptism (the cross), but also that the entire generation in which he lived would be under judgment. That generation would be...
View Articleenemies of the Holy Spirit
Luke 11:37-12:12. There are two kinds of religious person: friends of the Holy Spirit, and his enemies. The Holy Spirit ministers through his friends – people who stand up for the truth about Jesus...
View Articlethe Holy Spirit empowers kingdom seekers
Luke 12:13-48. Luke had just recorded Jesus’ warning to his followers that they would be brought before the authorities and questioned because of their faith. He told them not to be anxious because...
View ArticleThe Holy Spirit of disunity
Luke 12:49-13:9. The Holy Spirit does not always bring peace and unity. Because he answers to the Son, whose kingdom he is setting up in this universe, he assists in dividing families and bringing...
View Articlechoosing the right fear
Luke 11:37-12:12. A Pharisee had invited Jesus to dine with him, and Jesus accepted. The Pharisee was astonished that Jesus did not follow his tradition of ceremonially washing his hands before...
View Articlepreparing for the future
Luke 12:13-48. The rich fool thought he was getting ready for the future, but he was merely laying up treasure for someone else to enjoy (13-21). The nations of the world think they are preparing for...
View Articlea generation’s doom
Luke 12:49-13:9. Jesus knew not only that he was going to suffer a violent baptism (the cross), but also that the entire generation in which he lived would be under judgment. That generation would be...
View Articleenemies of the Holy Spirit
Luke 11:37-12:12. There are two kinds of religious person: friends of the Holy Spirit, and his enemies. The Holy Spirit ministers through his friends – people who stand up for the truth about Jesus...
View Articlethe Holy Spirit empowers kingdom seekers
Luke 12:13-48. Luke had just recorded Jesus’ warning to his followers that they would be brought before the authorities and questioned because of their faith. He told them not to be anxious because...
View ArticleThe Holy Spirit of disunity
Luke 12:49-13:9. The Holy Spirit does not always bring peace and unity. Because he answers to the Son, whose kingdom he is setting up in this universe, he assists in dividing families and bringing...
View Articleapologetics and discipling
Luke 1:1-4 Luk 1:1 Considering the fact that so many have tried to put together a record of the prophecies that have been fulfilled among us, Luk 1:2 attempting to be just as accurate as the original...
View Articleexpect exposure
ARE YOU HIDING SOMETHING BEHIND THAT MASK? Luke 12:1-3 Luk 12:1 Meanwhile, after many thousands of the crowd had collected so that they were beginning to trample on one another, Jesus began to speak...
View Articlewhom you should fear
YOU ARE IN DANGER, BUT DO NOT FEAR IT Luke 12:4-5 Luk 12:4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who are killing the body, and after that have nothing more they can do. Luk 12:5 But I...
View Articlefive sparrows
YOU ARE VALUABLE TO HIM Luke 12:6-7 Luk 12:6 Aren’t five sparrows sold for two assarions? Yet not one of them is forgotten before God. Luk 12:7 In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered....
View Articlethe higher court
WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? Luke 12:8-9 Luk 12:8 “I tell you, whoever admits allegiance to me before men, the Son of Man will also admit that he is connected to before God’s angels. Luk 12:9 But the one...
View Articlerenouncing the revelation
WHAT IS YOUR BACK-UP PLAN? Luke 12:10-12 Luk 12:10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the person who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven....
View Articleprayer and possessions
IS YOUR PRAYER LIFE A GREED ENGINE? Luke 12:13-15 Luk 12:13 Then someone from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Luk 12:14 But Jesus said to him,...
View Articleone last heartbeat
WHAT REALLY MATTERS? Luke 12:16-21 Luk 12:16 He then told them a parable: “The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop, Luk 12:17 so he thought to himself, ‘What should I do, because I...
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