Luke 11

The Whole Truth

โ€œOne of the experts in the law answered him, โ€œTeacher, when you say these things, you insult us also.โ€โ€ Luke 11:45 NIV Reflection: how can truth be insulting when it is only a truth?  Letโ€™s say you have worked hard on losing some weight. You have been diligent in what you eat, avoiding sweets and […]

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The Lamp Of The Body

โ€œYour eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, but when it is bad, your body is full of darkness.โ€ Luke 11:34 ESV Reflection: how was it possible for the people to physically see and experience Jesus, but not actually โ€œseeโ€ who he was?ย 

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Infiltrated

โ€œBut he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, โ€œEvery kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand?โ€ Luke 11:17-18a ESV Reflection: can you spot any internal division within your church?ย  I was reading an article in a local

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The Gift Giver

โ€œIf you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!โ€โ€ Luke 11:13 ESV.  Reflection: what gifts have you received from God?ย  Valentineโ€™s Day is around the corner. And if you take a quick trip

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Persistence Pays Off

โ€œAnd He said to them, โ€œWhich of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, โ€˜Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before himโ€™;โ€ Luke 11:5-6 NKJV Reflection: how many times should

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When You Pray Say

โ€œAnd he said to them, โ€œWhen you pray, say: โ€œFather, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.โ€ Luke 11:2 ESV Reflection: is prayer a ritual, a request, or something else?ย  Perhaps our biggest act of faith is prayer. We are speaking to whom we cannot see. Asking for things that are impossible for us to

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