Scripture: Luke 9:46-50 An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Aware of their deepest thoughts, Jesus took a little child and had the child stand beside him. Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me. Whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever is least among you all is the greatest.” John replied, “Master,
Scripture: Luke 9:18 Once when Jesus was praying by himself, the disciples joined him, and he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” Thought for the Day: The struggles seen among a wide-range of Christian traditions often hang on this question. Now personally, I am frustrated when people seem confused or even angry when my answer differs from their answer. The frustration is not because
Scripture: Luke 9:7-9 Herod the ruler heard about everything that was happening. He was confused because some people were saying that John had been raised from the dead, others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life. Herod said, “I beheaded John, so now who am I hearing about?” Herod wanted to see him. Thought for the Day:
Scripture: Luke 9:2 Jesus sent them out to proclaim God’s kingdom and to heal the sick. Thought for the Day: In the same way that Jesus summarized all the teachings of the Old Testament by telling us to love the Lord God and to love our neighbor, I see Jesus summarizing the HOW we are to love our neighbor by announcing the reign of God’s love and by
Scripture: Luke 8:55-56 Her life returned and she got up at once. He directed them to give her something to eat. Her parents were beside themselves with joy, but he ordered them to tell no one what had happened. Thought for the Day: In scripture, when someone wanted to make the point that an individual was alive (after being dead), the person was given something to eat. This
Prayer for the Week: We stand at a transitional moment in the life of the church. We find ourselves standing on the edge of one season, as we peer into the next. O God who taught how there is a season for every purpose under heaven, we look into the shadows and darkness of Lent. We do not fear it, for the darkness is, in part, to limit
Scripture: Luke 8:40-43 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they had been waiting for him. A man named Jairus, who was a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He pleaded with Jesus to come to his house because his only daughter, a twelve-year-old, was dying. As Jesus moved forward, he faced smothering crowds. A woman was there who had been bleeding for twelve years.
Scripture: Luke 8:16-18 No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand so that those who enter can see the light. Nothing is hidden that won’t be exposed. Nor is anything concealed that won’t be made known and brought to the light. Therefore, listen carefully. Those who have will receive
Scripture: Luke 8:1-3 Soon afterward, Jesus traveled through the cities and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news of God’s kingdom. The Twelve were with him, along with some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses. Among them were Mary Magdalene (from whom seven demons had been thrown out), Joanna (the wife of Herod’s servant Chuza), Susanna, and many others who provided for them out