“As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.”” […]
“and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”” Luke 9:48 ESV Reflection: why is being great important to God? There are many claims in the Bible that
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“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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