Category: Luke

Then Herod, with his soldiers, treated him with contempt, mocked him, dressed him in bright clothing, and sent him back to Pilate. That very day Herod and Pilate became friends. Previously, they had been enemies. These two historically evil leaders formed a ‘friendship’ at Jesus expense. They developed a camaraderie through sharing in the humiliation … Continue reading Flimsy Friendships – Luke 23:11-12 →

So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. Some say Christianity is an easy crutch for weak willed people. A salvation system for those who are afraid to die. A simple sequence of steps to salve the conscience. I say poppycock, and I don’t even … Continue reading Say Adieu – Luke 14:33 →

You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time? As with all Scripture, this statement of Christ must be kept in context. I do not believe He is necessarily referring to 'all times', that we must be able to … Continue reading Interpreting the Times – Luke 12:56 →

Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give … Continue reading Glorious Faith – Luke 17:15-19 →

But the Lord answered him and said, “Hypocrites! Doesn’t each one of you untie his ox or donkey from the feeding trough on the Sabbath and lead it to water? Satan has bound this woman, a daughter of Abraham, for eighteen years — shouldn’t she be untied from this bondage on the Sabbath day? ” … Continue reading Stony Hearts, Hypocritical ‘Obedience’ – Luke 13:15-17 →