(Luke 13:1-17)   Today, we will look back at two more events that are only recorded in Luke's gospel account. At this point in time in the Scripture text, Jesus is only a few months away from His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, ... His crucifixion, and His...

 (Luke 12:13-21)     We are going to disclose two 'temptations' today that I believe the 21st century "church" needs to reckon with. And to be honest, in the current state of affairs in Western Hemisphere Christianity, we will see little, if any, voluntary repenting...

(Luke 10:38-42; 11:5-8)   We are entering into Week 3 of our study of Luke's 'Travel Narrative'. Today we look at two stories that both build upon what we've learned so far in the previous two weeks. Let's go to story number 1: Luke 10:38-42 - it is generally conceded...

Today we rejoin Doctor Luke, ... looking at his 'travel narrative' of Jesus' journey from Galilee to Jerusalem, ... and His subsequent crucifixion and Resurrection. Luke's Gospel records two occurrences that we want to look at today. The first starts shortly after His...

Luke 9:51-62   As mentioned last week, for the Sundays of Lent, we will be looking at teachings of Jesus that took place in what biblical commentators call 'Luke's Travel Narrative'. It is a large chunk of Scripture which includes much material that is only referred...

God, You are marvelous!  I am so blessed to be Your child, servant, disciple!  It is Your day that is greeting me as I take the first sips of coffee and settle in to talk with You.  Suddenly, with several unexpected thoughts crowding into my mind, I pause to be sure...

'The Exodus'                                                        (Luke 9:28-36)   We have entered into the period of Lent. It is a 'tradition', started in the early 4th century, that encourages believers to 'give-up-something' (i.e., fast) for the 40-day period...

"... Peculiar People ..." (1 Pet.4:1-11)   Back in 1 Pet.2:9, Peter employs the term "peculiar people" to describe followers of Jesus. To be clear, 'peculiar' is not defined as 'odd' or 'weird'. The word actually indicates a 'valued, private stash/ possession'. We who...

Based on the current Bible selections that have been studied (Leviticus & Acts), our great God not only desires a close, intimate relationship with those who are 'made in His image', but has also made that closeness with us fallen image-bearers possible through His...

"... From Bad to Worse ..."                                                       (2 Tim.3:10-4:5)       As we consider the 'contemporary issues' that the 21st century western church is facing, I thought it would be enlightening to see if God's Word gives us a clue as...