Luke 8:4-8 ESV Jesus Christ said in a parable, “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the air devoured it. And some fell on the rock, and as it grew up, it withered away, because it had … Continue reading Four Types of Responses
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Treated Like She’s a Nobody
Luke 7:36-50 ESV One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and … Continue reading Treated Like She’s a Nobody
Wisdom is Justified
Luke 7:24-27 ESV “When John's messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing … Continue reading Wisdom is Justified
A Life Built on the Dirt or on The Rock?
Luke 6:46-49 ESV “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. … Continue reading A Life Built on the Dirt or on The Rock?
No Good Tree Bears Bad Fruit
Luke 6:43-45 ESV “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces … Continue reading No Good Tree Bears Bad Fruit
Do You Notice if a Log is in Your Eye?
Luke 6:39-42 ESV He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's … Continue reading Do You Notice if a Log is in Your Eye?
Do Good to Those Who Hate You
Luke 6:27-28 ESV “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” Jesus taught us that we are to love our enemies. And this love is agape love which comes from God and it prefers what … Continue reading Do Good to Those Who Hate You
New Lives Don’t Fit Inside Old Lives
Luke 5:33-39 ESV The Pharisees and their scribes said to Jesus, “The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink.” And Jesus said to them, “Can you make wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when … Continue reading New Lives Don’t Fit Inside Old Lives
Jesus Came to Call Sinners to Repentance
Luke 5:27-32 ESV “After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And leaving everything, he rose and followed him. “And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and … Continue reading Jesus Came to Call Sinners to Repentance
Put Out Into the Deep
Luke 5:4-11 ESV And when Jesus had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed … Continue reading Put Out Into the Deep
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