War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
A Den of Thieves
Luke 19:45-46 NKJV 45Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it, 46saying to them, “It is written, ‘My house is a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’ ” The Temple of God “The Temple of God” at that time … Continue reading A Den of Thieves
If You Had Known
Luke 19:41-44 NKJV 41Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, 42saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. 43For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an … Continue reading If You Had Known
Seemingly Without Warning
Luke 17:26-30 NKJV 26And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: 27They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. 28Likewise as … Continue reading Seemingly Without Warning
No More Excuses
Luke 14:16-24 NKJV Then He said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, 17and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’ 18But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I … Continue reading No More Excuses
But You Were Not Willing
Luke 13:34-35 NKJV 34“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing! 35See! Your house is left to you desolate; and assuredly, I say … Continue reading But You Were Not Willing
His Way, Not Our Way
Luke 13:22-29 NKJV 22And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, 24“Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. … Continue reading His Way, Not Our Way
Traditions vs Compassion
Luke 13:10-17 NKJV 10Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. 12But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, … Continue reading Traditions vs Compassion
Are You Bearing Fruit?
Luke 13:6-9 NKJV 6He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut … Continue reading Are You Bearing Fruit?
Inside and Outside
Luke 11:39-40,52 NKJV 39Then the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees make the outside of the cup and dish clean, but your inward part is full of greed and wickedness. 40Foolish ones! Did not He who made the outside make the inside also?… 52“Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key … Continue reading Inside and Outside
Keeping the Word of God
Luke 11:27-28 NKJV 27And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” 28But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep … Continue reading Keeping the Word of God
Run With It 