As Jesus was returning to Jerusalem on one occasion, “a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee withersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head” (Luke 9:57-58). The man wasContinue reading “Homeless in This World”
Category Archives: Luke
Opportunity and Availability
Luke records in his gospel an event that is notably recorded in all four of the gospels, Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the five thousand (Luke 9:10-17; Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; John 6:1-14). This repetition recorded for us in the gospels adds weight to its significance in the life of Christ. Earlier the Lord had “calledContinue reading “Opportunity and Availability”
Whom Say Ye That I Am?
The gospel writer, Luke, records the Lord’s challenge to his disciples about his identity. “And it came to pass, as he [Jesus] was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, whom say the people that I am?” (Luke 9:18). It was a fair question. He had come testifying that heContinue reading “Whom Say Ye That I Am?”
What Manner of Man Is This!
The gospels record for us the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. These events are intended to give us pause to reflect. Take, for instance, an event related in the gospel of Luke that testifies to the Lord’s power over the deep. Luke records “he [Jesus] went into a ship with his disciples: and heContinue reading “What Manner of Man Is This!”
A Sure Foundation
Jesus at the conclusion of his Sermon on the Mount makes a remarkable claim. He essentially says that those who take heed to do as he says will not be destroyed by life’s frequent troubles and hardships. “Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom heContinue reading “A Sure Foundation”
Do Unto Other As You Would Have Them Do Unto You
Jesus provided us a very plain and practical summary of God’s standard of righteousness as expressed in the Old Testament when he was concluding his Sermon on the Mount. “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets”Continue reading “Do Unto Other As You Would Have Them Do Unto You”
Doing the Unexpected
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught that love does what is unexpected. “But I say unto you which hear, love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offerContinue reading “Doing the Unexpected”
Love Ye Your Enemies
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught his disciples the necessity of a godly or godlike love. The Jews were familiar with the Old Testament charge “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself” (Leviticus 19:17). But Jesus wanted to show that the true expectation of that commandment contemplated all people, even one’s enemies. InContinue reading “Love Ye Your Enemies”
The Praise of Zacharias
Zacharias was an elderly priest in Israel. While performing his priestly duties in the temple, the angel Gabriel announced unto him that his wife, Elisabeth (also, elderly), would give birth to a son. Because of his unbelief, Zacharias was dumb and unable to speak until the day the child was born. This child through hisContinue reading “The Praise of Zacharias”
The Poor in Spirit
Both Matthew and Luke record what is popularly referred to as the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount. His teaching on this occasion was for the benefit of his disciples, those who had committed to following him expressly. “And seeing the multitudes, he [Jesus] went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciplesContinue reading “The Poor in Spirit”
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