The 18th chapter of Luke is book-ended with two stories of persistence. The first is with reference to a woman who keeps on until she gets justice. She knows that even with this judge who isn’t known for his outstanding jurisprudence, if she persists even he must give her the due that’s coming to her. […]
Read More A Look at Luke 18 – PersistenceFaith is a fascinating term. It’s certainly intriguing when we consider the first incident of Luke chapter 17 (verses 1-10). In it is a familiar saying about faith that if you have the portion the size of a mustard seed you can say to a mountain be removed and it will do it. It’s a […]
Read More A Look at Luke 17 – A Basic RequirementThe 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) Among other certain things about […]
Read More A Look at Luke 16 – Corrupt State of HeartAnd I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God, but the one who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God. (Luke 12:8, 9 ESV) If there was the slightest impression that following Jesus was going to be about […]
Read More A Look at Luke 12 – No Hiding PlaceOne of the best examples of being faithful comes back to remind me about key things about what that concept is and what it is not. Being faithful is not blind complicity and subsequent conformity. She was getting victimised and bullied in church. This woman, still married and with her brood of children was being […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – FaithfulWhen Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” (Luke 7:9 NIV) Jesus was amazed by the faith of the centurion. It was something he had not witnessed before. That’s remarkable considering how […]
Read More A Look at Luke 7 – Learning From The CenturionAnd as soon as he came near the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, Moses’ anger burned hot, and he threw the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain. (Exodus 32:19) Way back in chapter 24, before Moses went up the mountain the people having heard […]
Read More Exodus Extracts 32 – What Made Moses AngrySwimming. I am not a swimmer. There have been occasions when I have been in a swimming pool. I know how not to drown. Beyond that, I am not a swimmer, really. I am, however, familiar with the concept and have particularly applauded those who have no problems swimming in large areas. That is something […]
Read More Staying In Depth Even When You’re Out Of Your DepthsI asked a few good friends of mine this question: when was the first prayer in the Bible? The answer is … something I found fascinating to consider. First of all the good friends gave me different answers for very convincing reasons. Secondly, the good friends all were wise to say that it all depends […]
Read More Prayer Perspectives2 Kings 6. Episode of Elisha being surrounded by the Syrian army. Elisha’s servant rightly expresses some concern for their situation. Elisha, however, is not concerned at all. In this sophisticated age of science and technology with scepticism over such episodes even some Christians would be wary of taking these episodes too seriously. It’s a […]
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