Category: Luke

While all the people were listening, He said to His disciples, “Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the front seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and say long prayers just for show. These … Continue reading Hateful Hypocrisy – Luke 20:45-47 →

As He approached and saw the city, He wept over it.... Nothing illustrates the deep compassion of Lord Jesus for His creation better than His tears for those who hated Him and would ultimately murder Him. He weeps for them. He weeps for their hard hearts and their missed opportunity. He is moved to deep … Continue reading The Compassion of Christ – Luke 19:41 →

But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, I’ll give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord! And if I have extorted anything from anyone, I’ll pay back four times as much!” Zacchaeus’ words and actions reflect his changed heart and illustrate true repentance that led to true life. His personal encounter … Continue reading Repentance – Luke 19:8 →

He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. We tend to think of faith as our contribution to our salvation, if you will. If so, then our contribution is minuscule in relation … Continue reading The Tiniest Faith – Luke 17:6 →

If I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure. But when one stronger than he attacks and overpowers him, he takes from him all his weapons he trusted in, and divides up … Continue reading Jesus Christ: The Strength and Power Of God – Luke 11:20-22 →

Author's note: Truth informs. Love corrects. Jesus did not live to make surface level friends. He lived to obey His Father and save men and women from Hell. Luke 11:29 - As the crowds were increasing, He began saying: “This generation is an evil generation. It demands a sign, but no sign will be given … Continue reading How Not To Win Friends and Influence People – Luke 11.39-54 →

Now go; I’m sending you out like lambs among wolves. It should be no wonder that the walk of faith is challenging. Jesus Himself sends us as lambs into a world of savage wolves. What defense does a lamb have against a wolf? What would ever stop a wolf from devouring a lamb? Why are … Continue reading The Risk Of Discipleship – Luke 10:3 →

As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who, when they have heard, go on their way and are choked with worries, riches, and pleasures of life, and produce no mature fruit. At the age of 58, I am learning that this interaction with the thorns is an ongoing temptation and … Continue reading The Pressure of Life – Luke 8:14 →

I will show you what someone is like who comes to Me, hears My words, and acts on them: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the river crashed against that house and couldn’t shake it, because it was well … Continue reading Actions Are Fruit – Luke 6:47-48 →

“The Lord has done this for me. He has looked with favor in these days to take away my disgrace among the people.” What compares to the favor of God? What could even begin to compare with this favor? The God of the universe looks upon us with special kindness by His own inclination and … Continue reading Favor Of God – Luke 1:25 →