Scripture: Luke 11:14-15 Jesus was throwing out a demon that causes muteness. When the demon was gone, the man who couldn’t speak began to talk. The crowds were amazed. But some of them said, “He throws out demons with the authority of Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.” Thought for the Day: Have you ever known someone into which you wished Jesus would throw a demon, assuming the demon
Scripture: Luke 11:8 I assure you, even if he wouldn’t get up and help because of his friendship, he will get up and give his friend whatever he needs because of his friend’s brashness. Thought for the Day: Jesus is presenting a story-like teaching (not a parable) about responding to a person in need. This comes right after the teaching on the Lord’s Prayer, and the title for
Scripture: Luke 11:1 Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” Thought for the Day: This verse is the entry point into the Lord’s Prayer, and because most folks are interested in the Lord’s Prayer, they do not pay attention to this verse. It is a little like being excited
Prayer for the Week: Loving God, We pray that we can all love each other the way you have taught us to love. Lord, I hope we can learn how to sacrifice ourselves and put one another first. I pray that we can learn how to put love first in all things through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Heavenly Father, I pray that someday we will be
Scripture: Luke 10:38-40 While Jesus and his disciples were traveling, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his message. By contrast, Martha was preoccupied with getting everything ready for their meal. So Martha came to him and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has
Scripture: Luke 10:36-37 What do you think? Which one of these three was a neighbor to the man who encountered thieves?” Then the legal expert said, “The one who demonstrated mercy toward him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Thought for the Day: Though not original to me, you’ve probably heard me say it a dozen times: The legal expert, who was probably offended by the parable
Scripture: Luke 10:25-26 A legal expert stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to gain eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What is written in the Law? How do you interpret it?” Thought for the Day: This is the conversation that will eventually lead to the telling of the parable we call, The Good Samaritan. Jesus was asked a question, and Jesus answered the question
Scripture: Luke 10:23-24 Turning to the disciples, Jesus said privately, “Happy are the eyes that see what you see. I assure you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see and hear what you hear, but they didn’t.” Thought for the Day: There are times when the disciples do not perceive what Jesus is attempting to communicate. There are moments when they appear oblivious to
Scripture: Luke 10:3 Go! Be warned, though, that I’m sending you out as lambs among wolves. Thought for the Day: I referenced these words in my sermon on Sunday. Once again, Jesus makes no attempt to diminish or dismiss the dangers involved in following him. Growing up, I attended Sunday School every Sunday…no matter what. We learned plenty of Bible stories, but we also heard stories of our
Scripture: Luke 10:1 After these things, the Lord commissioned seventy-two others and sent them on ahead in pairs to every city and place he was about to go. Thought for the Day: I feel as if Jesus is telling us, “You can’t do this alone.” At a time when we pride ourselves on independence, and many of us might think of ourselves as lone rangers, depending on another