Who are you listening to?
Listening to God. Barriers to hearing from God. Be transformed by the Word. Takeaway: Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to become angry.
The Training of the Twelve
In the Book of Acts—which is the second part of Dr. Luke’s two-volume set of historical works—we find Jesus’ core disciples, the Apostles, turning the world upside down. They’re boldly preaching and going to the ends of the earth to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus! But that’s not where they began. Before Jesus showed … [Read More…] The Training of the Twelve
In the Care of Jesus
Have you ever noticed that the heroes we most admire—in the books we read and in the films we watch—always combine the paradoxical traits of grit and grace? And the paradox of those traits is important. It’s easy to be strong and grow hard and calloused. It’s easy to be sensitive and grow soft … [Read More…] In the Care of Jesus
The Commander
You know that moment in a superhero movie where all of a sudden the hero’s true identity is revealed, usually to a close friend? As an audience member, in that moment it’s like you’re in on the secret. In the Gospel of Luke, we’ve seen Jesus revealing bits and pieces of who He is. … [Read More…] The Commander
Take Care Then How You Hear
It’s human nature to not hear as well as we think we do. Even though our ears are open, we’re not very good at listening. In our marriages, parenting, friendships, or with colleagues; If we could just learn to listen well, it would transform our relationships. If that’s true when it comes to our … [Read More…] Take Care Then How You Hear
The Grace Awakening
When three people from totally different worlds collide together in one space, you never know what’s going to happen! Well, something like that is happening at the end of Luke 7. A Pharisee, Jesus, and a Sinner all end up at the same dinner. Who knows what’s going to happen? Whatever it is, it’s … [Read More…] The Grace Awakening
Disappointment with God
In these early days of His ministry, Jesus has been disclosing more and more of His authority and power. He’s cast out demons, forgiven sins, and most recently he’s raised the dead. Everyone is asking the question: Who is this Jesus? Some consider Him a healer; others think He’s a great prophet. … [Read More…] Disappointment with God
The Day You Get Your Life Back
1,991 years ago, a Galilean carpenter turned Rabbi, who’d been crucified and buried for three days, arose and walked out of his tomb alive! In a moment that changed history forever, Jesus revealed His death-defying life for all the world to see! Let’s go back 3 years before that Resurrection morning to the early … [Read More…] The Day You Get Your Life Back
The Good Person
What is a good person? It’s quite an important question. Have you ever felt like you knew someone who seemed like such a good person and then one day, it all came crashing down? Have you ever wondered if you are a good person? Consider these 4 parables that Jesus preaches in the … [Read More…] The Good Person
The Good Way
When comparing Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain in Luke with Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew, we get the same core message. But in Luke, Jesus is much more efficient and to the point. This means in Luke, we’re getting the core of Jesus’ central message. There are 3 major elements: The Blessings … [Read More…] The Good Way
