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Division between people is something that comes with Jesus' ministry. Being able to recognize what God is doing through Jesus is a part of a disciples' calling. Being able to settle disputes among ourselves as God's people is key to living the way we are called to live.

Being good servants in the absence of the Master is a key teaching for disciples.

Being good servants in the absence of the Master is a key teaching for disciples.

In this episode we talk about the blasphemhy of the Holy Spirit, a parable about a rich man who is concerned with how to store his abundance, and the calling of the disciple to rest in the assurance that his needs will be taken care of by the Father. There are connections between all of these. They are just as real today as they were for Jesus' original audience.

In this episode we talk about the blasphemhy of the Holy Spirit, a parable about a rich man who is concerned with how to store his abundance, and the calling of the disciple to rest in the assurance that his needs will be taken care of by the Father. There are connections between all of these. They are just as real today as they were for Jesus' original audience.

Beware the leaven of the Pharisees - which is hypocrisy! Is leaven always bad? Could it be that leaven is like the Kingdom of God in a positive way?

Beware the leaven of the Pharisees - which is hypocrisy! Is leaven always bad? Could it be that leaven is like the Kingdom of God in a positive way?

The woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers comprise some of the harsher language Jesus uses toward the religious leaders in Luke. There are also many crossovers for us to watch out for today. 

The woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers comprise some of the harsher language Jesus uses toward the religious leaders in Luke. There are also many crossovers for us to watch out for today.

The sign of Jonah is given by Jesus as something for the people to consider as they look to Jesus' ministry. "This generation" is resembling the generation of people who came out of Egyptian bondage. Will they be any more faithful than that generation?

The sign of Jonah is given by Jesus as something for the people to consider as they look to Jesus' ministry. "This generation" is resembling the generation of people who came out of Egyptian bondage. Will they be any more faithful than that generation?

When Jesus casts out a mute demon, peoples' willingness to accept what God is doing in Him is all over the board.  Jesus implies that the "new Moses" has come into their midst and anything other than being on-board with God's plan through Him will result in scattering. He is cleaning the house and if it is not filled with His Spirit, it will be filled with many demons. 

When Jesus casts out a mute demon, peoples' willingness to accept what God is doing in Him is all over the board.  Jesus implies that the "new Moses" has come into their midst and anything other than being on-board with God's plan through Him will result in scattering. He is cleaning the house and if it is not filled with His Spirit, it will be filled with many demons.

Luke makes a contrast between Martha & Mary that feels very appropriate for how we live our lives in the modern world.  Are we more often "a Mary" or "a Martha"? Following that, Jesus talks about prayer.  He gives the disciples a "model prayer" to use when they approach the Father and follows that up with a story to explain how much God wishes to give the very best answers to the pra...

Luke makes a contrast between Martha & Mary that feels very appropriate for how we live our lives in the modern world.  Are we more often "a Mary" or "a Martha"? Following that, Jesus talks about prayer.  He gives the disciples a "model prayer" to use when they approach the Father and follows that up with a story to explain how much God wishes to give the very best answers to the pra...

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known among most Christians. But there is a lot of background that many are still unaware of.  By going to 2 Chronicles 28, we find a lot of connections that have often gotten past Bible readers. Taking a closer look will help us to hear Jesus's point in a way that brings even greater meaning to the fore. 

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known among most Christians. But there is a lot of background that many are still unaware of.  By going to 2 Chronicles 28, we find a lot of connections that have often gotten past Bible readers. Taking a closer look will help us to hear Jesus's point in a way that brings even greater meaning to the fore.

Satan falls like lightening from heaven? Authority to tread on scorpions & snakes? God hiding things from the wise & understanding? God's sovereignty is at the heart of answering any of these questions.

Satan falls like lightening from heaven? Authority to tread on scorpions & snakes? God hiding things from the wise & understanding? God's sovereignty is at the heart of answering any of these questions.

Jesus sends out the 72 with instructions on taking the message of the Kingdom ahead of Him. Sometimes they will be received and other times they will be rejected. Ultimately, the rejection will lead to severe judgement...and no one wants that!

Jesus sends out the 72 with instructions on taking the message of the Kingdom ahead of Him. Sometimes they will be received and other times they will be rejected. Ultimately, the rejection will lead to severe judgement...and no one wants that!

The difference between reception and rejection of Jesus' message is coming to the fore. What does it mean for the disciple who wants to follow Jesus?

The difference between reception and rejection of Jesus' message is coming to the fore. What does it mean for the disciple who wants to follow Jesus?

Jesus comes down from the Mount of Transfiguration to find commotion among a faithless generation, just like Moses. Jesus continues to instruct the disciples on what it means for Him to be the Messiah, and their own roles of humility in following Him.

Jesus comes down from the Mount of Transfiguration to find commotion among a faithless generation, just like Moses. Jesus continues to instruct the disciples on what it means for Him to be the Messiah, and their own roles of humility in following Him.