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JESUS PREDICTED HIS PASSION AND RESURRECTION

March 31, 2023

“The Son of Man must suffer many terrible things,” he said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” (Luke 9:22 NLT). Jesus revealed His purpose and destiny to His disciples

DON’T TURN JESUS AWAY

March 29, 2023

“And all the people in the region of the Gerasenes begged Jesus to go away and leave them alone, for a great wave of fear swept over them. So Jesus returned to the boat and left, crossing back to the other side of the lake” (Luke 8:37 NLT). The people in the region of the

IS YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE GETTING LOST IN THE WEEDS?

March 28, 2023

“The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity” (Luke 8:14 NLT). Jesus told a parable about a farmer who scattered seed that fell onto

WHO IS ABLE TO FORGIVE SINS?

March 27, 2023

“Who is this man, that he goes around forgiving sins?” (Luke 7:49 NLT). The men sitting at Simon the Pharisee’s table questioned Christ’s habit of forgiving sins. He had just allowed an immoral woman to anoint His feet and said nothing to rebuke her. Then, to top it off, Jesus forgave the woman her sins.

SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS

March 26, 2023

“And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding countryside” (Luke 7:17 NLT). After Jesus interrupted a funeral procession to raise a widow’s son from the dead, the news of his miracles and teachings spread throughout Judea and the whole vicinity. This illustrates a truth easily discovered anywhere humans dwell, namely, news spreads.

DOES YOUR WALK MATCH YOUR TALK?

March 25, 2023

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?” (Luke 6:46 NLT). Jesus made it clear that those who call Him “Lord,” should obey His word. He taught that obeying His word would not prevent life’s storms, but it would build a strong foundation that would endure any

HAS JESUS COME TO YOUR TOWN?

March 21, 2023

“Then Jesus went to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and taught there in the synagogue every Sabbath day. There, too, the people were amazed at his teaching, for he spoke with authority” (Luke 4:31-32 NLT). The people in the town of Capernaum embraced the ministry of Jesus. So, he made this fishing and marketplace crossroads,

DON’T SKIP THE NAMES!

March 18, 2023

“It was now the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. Pontius Pilate was governor over Judea; Herod Antipas was ruler over Galilee; his brother Philip was ruler over Iturea and Traconitis; Lysanias was ruler over Abilene. Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came

FOUR AREAS OF HEALTHY CHRISTIAN GROWTH

March 17, 2023

“Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people” (Luke 2:52 NLT). Luke is the only gospel that describes how Jesus grew up. The story of twelve year old Jesus talking with the teachers in the Temple, while His family was looking for Him, is a very interesting

A FATHER BLESSES HIS SON

March 15, 2023

“And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord” (Luke 1:76 NLT). When it came time for the circumcision ceremony for the eight day old John the Baptist, his mute father opened his mouth and prophesied over him. Zechariah had been