Chapter 20 describes the climax of the conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders. The entire religious establishment of Israel is gathering to confront the carpenter from Galilee. …
This passage is full of many familiar stories from the Bible. Jesus is in the middle of His ministry, and Luke describes His encounters with the people around …
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In today’s reading, a profound theme winds through the text, echoing through Jesus’ interwoven narratives and instructions. It is a theme of radical reliance and unwavering trust in …
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In 1985, Africa was experiencing a devastating famine that was wreaking havoc throughout the continent. In response, an organization was formed, U.S.A. for Africa; it was an unprecedented …
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In this chapter, we encounter miraculous demonstrations of Jesus’ compassion and authority. It opens with the healing of the centurion’s servant, showcasing the faith of a Gentile who …
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“Why do you call me Lord…?” “What else does this craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there was once in man a true happiness, of which all …
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This wonderful passage gives a deep insight into Jesus’ compassion for all people and His willingness to “touch” people! Jesus called three ordinary fishermen to be His first …
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Events in Chapter 3 Luke highlights the ironic way God uses confounding circumstances, places, and people to illuminate that the Kingdom of God is not about riches and …
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