“The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.” Luke 16:14-15 ESV Reflection: how can we know […]
“And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.” Luke 16:9 ESV Reflection: what value does money have for you? In a way, how we invest and spend money is a reflection of what we actually believe. Some
“It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”” Luke 15:32 ESV. Reflection: how can something that is lost lose its value? As Jesus is talking about sons and daughters of the kingdom of heaven, he gives three parables to describe
“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”” Luke 15:1-2 ESV Reflection: why were sinners drawn to Jesus and his message? Even as a follower of Christ, it can be pretty intimidating to walk
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“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?” Luke 14:28 ESV Reflection: what is your end goal of being a disciple of Jesus Christ? My wife and I have had the chance to build several houses during our
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“But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” Luke 14:13-14 ESV Reflection: what happens when you cannot repay a debt? Many governments around the world have spent
“And He said to them, “Go, tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.’” Luke 13:32 NKJV Reflection: how much do you live in the future versus for today? Have to admit, I tend to push out the tasks that I
“Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” Luke 13:23-24 NKJV Reflection: when are we saved? In 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 was
“Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.” Luke 13:10-11 ESV Reflection: is it possible to get physically ill from worry and fear? Depression is one
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“And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’”Luke 13:7 ESV Reflection: do you believe in coincidences or a greater purpose? Not sure about you, but I have at times
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