April 8, 2024
“…Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” (Luke 12:48 ESV). Jesus told a parable to illustrate the importance of being ready for His return. Peter asked whether the parable was only for Christ’s disciples or for everyone.
April 7, 2024
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Luke 12:34 ESV). Jesus taught his disciples not to be anxious about what they would eat or what they would wear. Neither should they seek after these things as the world does. Instead they were to seek after the Lord’s Kingdom, knowing that all
April 8, 2023
“You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected” (Luke 12:40 NLT). Jesus told a parable about a master returning from a wedding banquet and how his servants should be ready to open the door of his house the moment he knocks. He could return any
April 7, 2023
“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:32 NLT). Giving. That’s what delights the Father. He loves to give. Jesus told His “little flock” of disciples not to worry nor be afraid about material things. For the Father loves to give. So, don’t
April 7, 2022
HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR LIFE? How do you measure life? Jesus warned the man who asked him to act as judge in settling his father’s estate that such things were not so important. Too many families have been divided over the disposition of their parents belongings. How sad that a time of mourning is
April 6, 2022
CONFESSION IS BETTER THAN COVER-UP After warning his disciples about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, Jesus warned that ultimately all things that people have sought to cover up and hide, will be exposed. Eventually, every public persona will have its mask removed. As the Lord warned the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land,
April 8, 2021
WHAT DOES BEING READY LOOK LIKE? Jesus told a parable about a master returning from a wedding banquet and how his servants should be ready to open the door of his house the moment he knocks. He could return any hour of the night, so they must always be ready. Jesus told this parable
April 7, 2021
WHAT DELIGHTS THE FATHER? Giving. That’s what make the Father happy. He loves to give. Jesus told His “little flock” of disciples not to worry nor be afraid about material things. For the Father loves to give. So, don’t concern yourself with food and clothes, houses and wealth. The Father “will meet all your
April 8, 2020
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GIFTING AND KNOWLEDGE Jesus told a parable to illustrate the importance of being ready for His return. Peter asked whether the parable was only for Christ’s disciples or for everyone. Jesus answered with another parable, concluding with the thought that the master’s judgment would be based on how much had been entrusted
April 6, 2020
NO MORE COVERING-UP AND HIDING After warning his disciples about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, Jesus warned that ultimately all things that people have sought to cover up or hide, will be exposed. Our public “Facebook” persona will have its mask removed. As the Lord warned the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, “Be