Examining two more meals with Jesus, we find him challenging all his disciples to get out of their comfort zones. Similarly we’re asked to embrace both blessings and burdens as followers of Jesus (Luke 9:7-17; 10:38-42)
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Jesus provided two miraculous healings in one walk through a crowd. But he didn’t keep such power to himself. See how God’s Spirit was at work through ordinary humans as well—the same Spirit promised to us. (Luke 8:40-56, 9:1-6)
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As we see the way Jesus gave dignity and value to others, we are reminded that we can take part in helping restore people to health, to community, and to purpose in God’s kingdom. (Luke 8:1-3, 26-39)
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An awkward meal that Jesus experienced causes us all to look inward and ask: who do we struggle to invite to the table? (Luke 7:36-50)
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Interactions with our childhood family may shift over time. But Jesus invites us into his eternal family. As part of that family, he will stay right with us, through every storm of life. (Luke 8:19-25)
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Today’s story from Jesus’ adolescence is complex—in the way life is complex for all of us. Because growth and expectations, family and faith can have a lot of losts & founds. (Luke 2:41-52)
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Today as we regard two interactions that people had with the infant Jesus, we are reminded that all of us can be used by God to sharpen one another. (Luke 2:21-40)
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Today we take a realistic view about the nativity scene. While it was a holy night, it was surely not all silent, calm, or bright. Real sacrifices were being made in Bethlehem. (Luke 2:1-21)
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Did you ever realize that the people in Scripture sometimes act like they’re in a musical? They burst into song occasionally! Today we’ll consider one of those scenarios. (Luke 1:26-56)
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As we finish off the first chapter in our Journey of the Redeemed, we come back to John the Baptist and consider a question he asks Jesus. (Luke 7:18-35)
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Two interactions. One empathetic Savior. A role model for us: look for and listen to the stories of others. (Luke 7:1-17)
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With a twinkle in his eye, Jesus shared 3 amusing metaphors to round out his sermon—but they held deeper points, causing us all to self-evaluate. (Luke 6:39-49)
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Jesus set a high standard for us to follow that upends our human concepts of love and mercy. But it gives us pause to consider what life would look like if we actually lived it out. (Luke 6:27-38)
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For some people, costumes are meant to hide; for others, they reveal. In his sermon, Jesus showed people that there’s more going on than meets the eye. (Luke 6:17-26)
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Jesus’ responses to critique cause us to consider the WHY of our own worship.
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Jesus reached out and healed those in need with care and through physical contact. We may feel isolated, and we may feel like we have no way to help others, but we can and should simply reach out.
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Jesus told stories, shared meals around dinner tables, and called people to something greater. His invitation remains open to all today—and it requires something from us.
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As Jesus’ ministry began, there was a push and pull by people who had different expectations for him. We’ll learn how to navigate the push and pull in our own lives as we follow God’s better plan.
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Today we hear about some voices that came to Jesus right before he began his ministry. One was a very good voice and one was a very troubling voice. Just as we do today, Jesus had to decide which to focus on.
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Today our journey in the book of Luke takes us to a desert wilderness and by the waters of baptism. What we discover is the call for our own lives to be life-giving.
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