It is one of the things that makes the people unique. Where other cultures don’t have such a concept, the children of God are identified as belonging to Him because they celebrate a day of rest at the end of six days of labour. That seventh day is sacred to them. In it they ensure […]
Read More Enjoy The Rest When The Work’s CompleteYou may not have had this experience for a number of reasons, but look to sympathise with that boy. When it’s time, a number of the boys will go out to play football and it will first be time to pick the sides. Two captains will get to pick one boy each until the sides […]
Read More That Boy – Quite The ChoiceEarly the next morning Jesus went out to an isolated place. The crowds searched everywhere for him, and when they finally found him, they begged him not to leave them. But he replied, “I must preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God in other towns, too, because that is why I was sent.” So he continued […]
Read More A Life In FocusSovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel! (Luke 2:29-32) Some people have been waiting for a long […]
Read More Glad I Lived To See ThisAhhh come on man, it’s my favourite question to ask. Why? There could be a reason, there might be a purpose and maybe in getting to know that it will further enlighten our time of receiving what is being given. Where’s this coming from? I was just thinking about Luke’s prologue in his gospel account, […]
Read More Why Was It Written?They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32 NIV) It’s good news. What Luke has been outlining for 24 chapters is good news. Good news that the Messiah promised in history has arrived. Good news that […]
Read More A Look at Luke 24 – Good Heart BurnA third time he said to them, “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death. I will therefore punish and release him.” But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. And their voices prevailed. (Luke 23:22-23 ESV) Aspects of the crucifixion of Jesus […]
Read More A Look at Luke 23 – Prevailing Voices“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 ESV) What does it take to turn your back on Jesus? Why would you betray or deny […]
Read More A Look at Luke 22 – Betrayal and DenialAnd he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” (Luke 21:3, 4 ESV) Previously the religious rulers had sought to trick Jesus with the question […]
Read More A Look at Luke 21 – Giving Your AllAuthority is important. It might get a bad rap from time to time. There will be aspects of it that rub people up the wrong way from time to time, but the concept of authority itself isn’t a bad one. It’s meant to be a very liberating one – we know where you’re coming from, we […]
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