April 2, 2026
“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51 ESV). Luke wrote to assure his readers of the certainty of Christ’s saving work, and in this verse he marked a decisive turning point in Jesus’ ministry. He described how the days were drawing
April 1, 2026
“And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah” (Luke 9:29–30 ESV). Luke recounted the transfiguration of Jesus before Peter, James, and John. As Jesus prayed, His appearance was transformed, revealing His divine glory as
March 30, 2026
“And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere” (Luke 9:6 ESV). Luke recorded that Jesus had given the Twelve power and authority, sending them out to preach the gospel and heal. The disciples immediately obeyed, going from village to village. Their mission was marked by both proclamation and compassion.
March 26, 2026
“And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” (Luke 7:19 ESV). In this passage, Luke wrote about a moment in the life of John the Baptist while he was imprisoned under Herod Antipas (Luke
March 23, 2026
“I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” (Luke 5:32 ESV). In Luke’s gospel, he recorded that Jesus spoke these words in response to the Pharisees and scribes who criticized Him for eating with tax collectors and sinners. Jesus had just called Levi (also called Matthew) and shared a meal with
March 17, 2026
“After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions” (Luke 2:46 ESV). Luke wrote his Gospel after carefully gathering eyewitness accounts (cf. Luke 1:1-4), and this intimate story likely came from Mary herself, who “treasured up” all these things in her heart (Luke 2:19,
March 15, 2026
“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways” (Luke 1:76 ESV). In the Gospel of Luke, he recorded the Spirit-filled prophecy of Zechariah spoken at the naming of his son, John. After nine months of imposed silence, Zechariah spoke with
March 13, 2026
“Because you did not believe in me, to uphold me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them” (Numbers 20:12 ESV). “And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take
December 21, 2025 | Luke 2:1-14 |
The INFINITE became an INFANT. The ETERNAL ONE entered human history. At Christmas, we celebrate the staggering truth that the One who CREATED all things stepped into His own CREATION. God did not send a MESSAGE from heaven, He sent the MESSIAH, His one and only Son, Jesus Christ––God in the flesh!
But here’s the question: Why does the incarnation matter to us today? Why should it move our hearts and change the way we live? Because too often the true meaning of Christmas gets buried under shopping lists, wrapping paper, and holiday festivities. We enjoy the celebration, but miss the meaning. If we’re not careful, we can celebrate Christmas and overlook Christ.
In the second chapter of Luke’s gospel, he gave a historical account of the incarnation, describing the humble birth of God’s Son and the angelic announcement to shepherds watching their flocks nearby. In this birth announcement, we can see the true meaning of Christmas revealed.
December 14, 2025 | Luke 1:39-56 |
Does the message of Christmas, of Christ’s coming, cause you to make much of the Lord? To esteem Him highly? To call Him great! Or do you struggle during the Christmas season? You’re tired of all the “Jingle Bells” and Santa songs on the radio? You’re overwhelmed by the crazy busyness and expense of the gift buying and present wrapping, home decorating…and it’s giving you a “Bah! Humbug!” attitude this Christmas? Or maybe it’s that present you won’t be buying, the stocking you won’t be hanging, the empty seat at the table that won’t be setting… that’s got you feeling a lack of joy this Christmas?
But what if we’re focusing on the wrong things at Christmas? What if there’s a more faithful way to respond to the true and good news of Christmas?
In the gospel according to Luke, he recorded that when Mary visited her relative Elizabeth, she was immediately filled with the Holy Spirit, and her unborn baby leaped for joy in her womb, leading both women to faithfully respond to the Good News of the coming Messiah.