Scripture: Luke 11:37-38 While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to share a meal with him, so Jesus went and took his place at the table. When the Pharisee saw that Jesus didn’t ritually purify his hands by washing before the meal, he was astonished. Thought for the Day: Jesus was often at odds with some of the religious establishment, including some of the Pharisees. In this
Scripture: Luke 11:29 When the crowds grew, Jesus said, “This generation is an evil generation. It looks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except Jonah’s sign.” Thought for the Day: Ok Jesus, we need to work on our speech writing. When the crowd grows, that’s not the time to insult them. Yet it appears that Jesus does not care. He is genuinely concerned
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