“As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.”Luke 9:34 ESV Reflection: how do you envision the return of Jesus will be? I have always been fascinated by clouds. The shape of them, their movement and constant change can be a bit mesmerizing […]
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“And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah,” Luke 9:29-30 ESV Reflection: what happens after we “die”? It is interesting that, even with all the human progress in science, technology, medicine, etc, the average
“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 ESV. Reflection: what does “deny yourself” mean to you? We are in the beginning of a major course correction as a country. It is painful, having to address so
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“And they all ate and were satisfied.” Luke 9:17a ESV Reflection: Are you a grateful person? It is easy to be caught up in the chase after more, better, bigger, nicer, etc in this world. We are daily bombarded with ads telling us that if we only get that one thing, we will be happier.
And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.” Luke 9:10 NKJV. Reflection: what is the purpose of giving a report of your work to a boss? “Did you clean your room?”
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“And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.” Luke 9:6 ESV Reflection: what did Jesus mean when he said that he is “the way”? I love to travel. There is something very exciting to me about the proverbial “unknown road ahead”. To explore and experience new things. While I
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“And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.” Luke 9:1-2 ESV Reflection: what is the connection between preaching and healing? We find in this little section of scripture the very
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“And her parents were amazed, but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.” Luke 8:56 ESV Reflection: why does the Lord seem inconsistent in his instructions at times? We have just studied three major miracles described by Luke, and before we move on to chapter 9, I want to draw your attention
“While he was still speaking, someone from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.”” Luke 8:49 ESV Reflection: what do you consider impossible in your life? If you stop and think about it, each of us are blocked by what we consider to be “impossible”,
“And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!”” Luke 8:45 ESV Reflection: how is it possible to be close with someone and not connected with them? A huge crowd pressing up against Jesus, yet one person “touched”
