Lead Us Not Into Temptation Scripture selection: Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” The time of betrayal was at hand. Jesus asked his disciples to remain watchful, supportive,… Continue reading Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Month: February 2015
Don’t Be Like That
Scripture selection: Luke 22:25 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.… Continue reading Don’t Be Like That
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come Scripture selection: Luke 22:14 “When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”… Continue reading Kingdom Come
More Than Meets the Eye
Scripture selection: Luke 22:3 “Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. They were delighted and agreed to give him money. He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand… Continue reading More Than Meets the Eye
Be Careful
Scripture selection: Luke 21:34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap.” Even as Jesus was about to leave them, he warned his disciples to be watchful – be “careful” – and be alert for… Continue reading Be Careful
Heaven, Earth, and What Lasts
Heaven and Earth Scripture selection: Luke 21:33 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” I hear it all the time. I hear things like Life is moving so fast Nothing lasts anymore Everything is made with built in obsolescence We’re always on the move There’s no time, everything is… Continue reading Heaven, Earth, and What Lasts
All She Had To Give
Scripture selection: Luke 21:1 As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts… Continue reading All She Had To Give
Paying Our Due
Paying Our Due Scripture selection: Luke 20:20 Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be sincere. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said, so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. So the spies questioned him: “Teacher, we know that you… Continue reading Paying Our Due
Who Says?
Scripture selection: Luke 20:1 One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, together with the elders, came up to him. “Tell us by what authority you are doing these things,” they said. “Who gave you this authority?”… Continue reading Who Says?
God Weeps
Scripture selection: Luke 19:41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you… Continue reading God Weeps
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