Several weeks ago, we began working our way through the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:12-49). In verses 20-23, we have four blessings, often called “beatitudes,” which we looked at…
Jesus had strongly asserted that his teaching would not fit into the religious tradition of the Jews. His was new wine that would burst the old wineskins. His was the…
The Jews were supposed to “keep” the Sabbath by not working. Resting on the Sabbath amounted to not engaging in your normal employment/occupation. Breaking the Sabbath was a capital crime,…
Most of us receive invitations occasionally. Someone is having a birthday party, someone is getting married, someone is graduating, and our friends call us to join in the celebration. Generally,…
People make claims all the time. Our political leaders tell us that if we vote them into office, things will change for the better. America will become great again. Taxes…
Most fishermen can probably tell you about the best fish they ever caught. What do fishermen do when they catch a lunker or catch lots of fish? They have to…
In today’s passage, we’ll see the power of Jesus’ words. Jesus preaches with the power of his words, casts out demons with the power of his words, and heals with…
We have finally come to the point in the book of Luke at which the author is ready to tell us about Jesus’ public ministry. Everything up to this point…
We are all sadly familiar with temptation. Since the very beginning of creation, humans have been subject to temptation and we often give in to our inner appetites and desires.…
“The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, A goodly apple rotten at the heart. O,…