Category Archives: Luke

And in ALL Things, Give Thanks

When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous … Continue reading

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Repent, Now

At that time some people were there who told Jesus that Pilate had killed some people from Galilee while they were worshiping. He mixed their blood with the blood of the animals they were sacrificing to God. Jesus answered, “Do … Continue reading

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God is Enough

[reprinted from November 25, 2008] “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away … Continue reading

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Treasure Hunting

[Jesus said,]“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses … Continue reading

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Building His Kingdom

After this, the Lord chose seventy-two others and sent them out in pairs ahead of him into every town and place where he planned to go.    Luke 10:1 (NCV) John the Baptist is the one Isaiah the prophet was … Continue reading

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Building His Box – Uh, I mean, Church

Peter and the others had fallen asleep. When they woke up, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with him. As Moses and Elijah were starting to leave, Peter, not even knowing what he was saying, blurted out, … Continue reading

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What Does Jesus Do?

[Jesus said,] “Go back home and tell people how much God has done for you.” So the man went all over town telling how much Jesus had done for him.     Luke 8:39 (NCV) The years 1995-2000 were wonderfully, … Continue reading

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Who I Am

One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, so Jesus went into the Pharisee’s house and sat at the table. A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house. So she brought … Continue reading

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I Will Follow Him

When he [Jesus] finished teaching, he said to Simon, “Push out into deep water and let your nets out for a catch.” Simon said, “Master, we’ve been fishing hard all night and haven’t caught even a minnow. But if you … Continue reading

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Do Not Be Deceived – The War Has Been Won

Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. The Spirit led Jesus into the desert where the devil tempted Jesus for forty days. Jesus ate nothing during that time, and when those days were ended, he was … Continue reading

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