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…
It is appropriate for us to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the posting of Luther’s 95 Theses because that act marked the dawning of the light of the Gospel breaking…
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…
Back in 1966, the US Congress proclaimed that Sept 30 of each year would be marked as World Bible Translation Day. One of the reasons Sept 30 was chosen as…
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,…
Someone has coined an interesting, new theological term—“narcigesis.” It’s the combination of the term “narcissism” and “exegesis.” Narcissism is self-love or self-centeredness (i.e., excessive pride), and exegesis is the explaining…
Notice: You may notice several lapses or faults in the recording. Sorry. Luke 3 begins Jesus’ ministry with a description of the work of John the Baptist, the forerunner…
Chapter 3 of Luke begins a description of Jesus’ public ministry, which probably began in AD 26 and extended until his death in AD 30. Jesus’ public ministry can be…