When the Word of God is heard there are many different responses to it. One of the reasons Jesus used parables was actually to restrict light to those who already had a disposition to reject it. In this passage Jesus explains the various responses and his use of parables. How will you respond?
11-11-2018 A Response To Forgiveness
An undesirable woman approaches Jesus and causes a stir. Jesus explains the woman’s worship by offering an illustration of forgiveness. Hear from God’s Word how forgiveness really works. Receive that forgiveness and you can’t help but to worship!
11-04-2018 Faith In Times of Doubt
John the Baptist was struggling with doubt. When He reached out to Jesus for confirmation, Jesus’ response was right on target! Listen as we gain encouragement from the Words of Jesus and examine our own disposition toward the Truth.
10-28-2018 Why the Suffering?
Everyone seems to ask at one time or another “why does God allow such suffering in the world?” The heart of man yearns to see justice, but he is often disappointed. Is God loving? Is He just? What are we to make of it? In this passage Jesus answers with comfort and healing.
10-21-2018 What Does Great Faith Look Like?
In this passage Jesus heals the servant of a Roman Centurion. This man showed such great faith that Jesus pointed to him up as an example for all, even the Jews! This humble man of great worldly authority displays for us what it means to trust Christ.
09-09-2018 Judge Not!
Jesus continues His “sermon on the plain” and addresses hypocrisy among His followers. The church even today seems to be filled with hypocrites as the world is so anxious to point out. What are the dangers of hypocrisy and how can the mercy of of God cure us of this ill?
09-02-2018 Jesus Explains Real Love
“I love people!” we might exclaim, but do we really? In this passage Luke records for us the words of Jesus as He describes how true love really acts. True love does not seek any self gratification and so it never seeks revenge for wrongs done. Jesus will challenge your thinking and test you love by this message.
07-29-2018 Jesus the Lord of the Sabbath
While the Pharisees were trying to “catch” Jesus, He showed them His authority over the Sabbath. Jesus never broke the law, but fulfilled it completely! He is the object to which all Mosaic laws point!
08-05-2018 The Man with the Withered Hand
Jesus heals a man who had a problem and in so doing, brings to the forefront the sinful thoughts of the Pharisees. They try to find fault with Jesus and are “filled with madness” when they can’t. When you meet Jesus, you either get “mad” or “glad”!
06-24-2018 Jesus Heals and Forgives Sin
Who has power to forgive sins? Jesus would demonstrate this power as he healed a paralyzed man who was brought to him. What great friends this man must have had! What would you do to bring someone to Jesus?