Every Last Word

Luke 10:25-37 Everyone knows the story of the Good Samaritan. It shows how we need to be more compassionate to those around us, loving others in tangible ways, even across social and religious barriers. But when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan, he wasn’t just trying to inspire us to be better people. There was a lot more to it. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word for a deeper...

Luke 10:17-24 Jesus’ followers came to Him full of excitement because they where able to cast out demons. Jesus responds that they should be even more joyful because their names are written in the book of life. What does Jesus mean by this? Why shouldn’t his followers rejoice in casting out demons? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 10:1-16 Jesus sends 72 of his followers ahead of Him to the towns he’ll soon visit. He tells them to take nothing with them – not even a change of underwear! This is a strange move for a King: to have his ambassadors rely on people’s hospitality while having nothing tangible to give in return. And some of his other instructions are strange as well. Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip R...

Luke 9:51-62 The demands of Christ may be more than we think. We want to pencil Jesus into our schedules. But Jesus refuses to be squeezed in. He wants to have our whole lives. Today Dr. Philip Ryken wrestles with what it means to follow Christ – and not look back – on Every Last Word.

Luke 9:37-50 One of our primary jobs as Christians is to represent Christ. But instead of showing people who he is, we often get in the way. Today Dr. Philip Ryken exhorts us to examine our own lives and see how well we represent our Savior on Every Last Word. 

Luke 9:28-36 Sometimes we envy the disciples who actually walked and talked with Jesus. We think if we could just touch him, we’d have a greater faith. Or if we could only see Jesus face to face, following him would be a lot easier. Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken for The Glory of God's Son.

Luke 9:18-22 Peter has a reputation as being the loudmouth of the disciples. When asked who Jesus is, he blurts out that he is the Christ of God. This confession has a lot of implications for who Christ is and what he does. Are you able to make this same confession? Do you know Jesus as your Christ? Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 9:10-17 What is impossible for man is easy for God. The disciples learned this first hand when Jesus commanded them to feed five thousand hungry men. After insisting that they couldn’t possibly achieve such a feat, they watched Jesus simply break bread and have it multiply in his hands. But Jesus did much more that, He taught his disciples some extremely valuable lessons. Hear about those les...

Luke 9:1-9 Doing something is often the best way to learn it. That’s why Jesus sent his apostles out on an internship. He told them to spread the gospel with their words and their actions – healing the sick and casting out demons. From their trip, the apostles learned valuable lessons of what it means to trust God. Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken to find out how these lessons stil...

Luke 8:40-56 When people come to Jesus in extreme situations, he offers them extreme solutions. A man’s daughter dies while he is begging Jesus for help. He speaks to the girl and she comes to life again. A woman has been bleeding for years, and no doctor can help. Jesus heals her and brings her back into the relationships she’s not had for years. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word to s...

Luke 8:26-39 Do you remember the story of Jesus allowing a bunch of demons to enter a herd of pigs? We may find if funny but it is no laughing matter. Today Dr. Philip Ryken looks at how Jesus responded to a demon possessed man and how the community reacts when that man is given a new life at the cost of a herd of pigs on Every Last Word.

Luke 8:22-25 Do you feel like a storm has taken over your life? Have you recently been faced with unemployment, a sudden illness, or some other painful event? Jesus’ and His disciples were sailing across a lake when an unexpected storm blew in. The storm was so strong that even these experienced sailors feared for their lives. They frantically came to Jesus, who was asleep in the boat. Sometimes w...

Luke 8:16-21 Have you ever been told that you look just like one of your parents? Or maybe you have the same mannerisms as a brother or sister. What about your spiritual family? Do you live in such a way that others will be able to see the family resemblance? Is it easy to see from your actions that you are a child of God? Dr. Philip Ryken asks these questions on Every Last Word. 

Luke 8:1-15 Jesus gives His followers a parable to teach them how people respond to the good news of the Gospel. Some people embrace it enthusiastically, but quickly fall away because it wasn’t rooted deep within them. Others have it snatched from them before it even enters their consciousness. Still others believe, but when they tested, the truth gets strangled inside of them. There are some peop...

Luke 7:36-50 A prostitute walks into the dinner party of a prominent religious leader. She cries over Jesus’ feet, then uses her hair to dry the tears. She then pours very expensive perfume on Jesus’ feet. The religious leader is indignant. Surely Jesus can’t be a prophet if he’s letting this woman touch him! The Pharisee is in for a powerful lesson today concerning his own sinfulness and lack of...

Luke 7:18-35 Are you disillusioned with God? Are you disappointed because your expectations haven’t been met? Maybe God didn’t heal you or provide certain finances? John the Baptist dealt with these same struggles. The very man who proclaimed Christ as the Messiah was now doubting that himself. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken shares how John dealt with his doubts in a way that sets an example for each...

Luke 7:11-17 Have you ever been faced with someone who is mourning a death, and not known how to respond? It’s easy to turn away because we don’t know what to say or how to handle their grief. Jesus meets grief head on. When faced with a widow who was burying her only son, he doesn’t shy away from the uncertainty of what to do. How does Jesus Christ confront death? Find out from Dr. Philip Ryken o...

Luke 7:1-10 Most of us would like to have more authority. We would like people to do what we want them to do, when we want them to do it. The centurion in Luke actually did have this kind of influence. When he said something, it was done. But when this powerful man came across Jesus, the centurion was the only one who recognized that his authority amounted to nothing in comparison to that of Jesus...

Luke 6:43-48 Everyone is in a way like a tree, bearing good fruit or bad fruit. A friend might bear bad fruit because of his thoughtless actions. While a coworker bears good fruit, as seen in her work habits. How does a person produce good or bad fruit, and how can you change the fruit of your own life? Find out how on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 6:37-42 We find it easy to point out the faults of others, but it's often difficult to see anything wrong with ourselves. Other people’s sins always seem much bigger than our own. How do hold others accountable for their actions, while not being hypocrites ourselves? How do we take the speck out of our friend’s eye when we have a log in our own? Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 6:27-36 Sometimes it’s hard to love the people we like, let alone those we don't! If our friends and family can drive us crazy, how can we expect to love people that we don’t want to be around? But Jesus commands us to love in this seemingly impossible way. How can we follow Jesus Christ’s example of loving our enemies? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 6:12-26 Most leaders want a stellar group of followers to represent them and do their bidding. Some gather a group of intellectuals, while others surround themselves with people who are wealthy. Still others find followers with social influence. But who is it that Jesus chose as his apostles? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 6:1-11 Do you feel like your life is always in the fast lane? Are you worn out juggling your job, your family, and your other responsibilities? Do you wish you could help others, but are too burnt out or simply don’t have time? Do you find yourself yearning for a space in life where you can rest? Jesus offers a rhythm of life that provides new joy and rest. Find out about this offer on Every...

Luke 5:27-39 Have you ever warned your kids not to hang out with the wrong crowd? The ones who cheat or do drugs or lack good character? We always advise our kids to choose their friends wisely. But did Jesus himself follow these rules when choosing his disciples and friends? Find out who Jesus hung out with and why on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.  

Luke 5:12-26 Sin makes us like first century lepers: disfigured, unacceptable both to God and other people, and unable to help even ourselves. The leper in Luke was an outcast. He was considered as good as dead by society, but he still ran to Jesus and cried out for healing. How did Jesus respond to him? How does he respond to us when we turn to him for new life? Find out on Every Last Word with D...