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 RequirementOne of the remarkable things about the parable of the Good Samaritan is that this guy who helped out didn’t even know who he was helping. All that mattered to him was here was a man who was beaten up and in need of medical support. The point that’s usually received from the parable is […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – NeighbourThe 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 HeartNow 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.” So he told them this parable … (Luke 15:1-3) When there is good news it’s a great reason to celebrate. It’s sad when other people don’t […]
Read More A Look At Luke 15 – Reason to CelebrateJesus said knowing the truth sets us free. This was not just any true statement. So knowing the truth about mathematical equations is not the key to the freedom Jesus mentioned. Living a lie, believing a lie and endeavouring to pass a lie off as true does not liberate. In the contrary, it only causes […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – FreeHe said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the […]
Read More A Look at Luke 14 – Banquet InvitationsThere’s a blog I enjoy reading that had a look at the lies particularly Christians believe. I gotta say a big thanks to Walter Bright for writing on The Whisper of Lies and thus inspiring this entry. In the middle of a conversation with the Pharisees where Jesus once more reveals himself, he makes a […]
Read More Journeyman Journal – TrueWhen Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your disability.” (Luke 13:12 ESV) The episode in Luke chapter 13 that grips me on this reading is the episode concerning the woman with the bent back (vs 10-17). First, though Jesus was teaching, he wasn’t blind to the […]
Read More A Look at Luke 13 – UntiedAnd 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 […]
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