Luke 14:25-35
Jesus is surprisingly, starkly, clear about the costs of becoming His disciple. Jim look at Jesus’ challenging words and how we can learn from them today.
A supper with Jesus… and the Great Banquet.
Luke 14:12-24
As Jesus chats with some Pharisees over dinner, He challenges both their table-etiquette … and their whole view of God’s Kingdom!
Who's Invited to God's Table?
luke 14:1-14
Jesus eats a meal with the Pharisees and confronts them about how they use Scripture as a barrier that keeps people from joining God's Kingdom Table. This raises the question... Are we doing the same?
Making God-led decisions
luke 13:31-35
Jesus often makes decisions that take a lot more than worldly data into account. How can we do this too?
The Narrow Door and the Near Miss
luke 13:22-30
Jesus urges us away from idle speculation on who's in or out but concentrate on our own efforts to enter the Kingdom. And what to do when life feels like its going off-target.
A Miracle, A Miss, and God Moving
luke 13:10-21
Jesus confronts religious leaders who, at first glance, seem to be ridiculous. But looking a little more closely, what can we learn from their point of view that can challenge and help our relationship with God, today?
When you know better...
luke 12:41-53
In this passage Jesus expresses his frustration with leaders of Israel, saying they should know better. What does this warning mean for us today?
Wait and Watch for Jesus
luke 12:35-40
In this parable Jesus tells us to be waiting and watching for Him before he comes back again, asking us to seek him first in our everyday lives.
How to Not Worry
luke 12:22-34
When Jesus says “do not worry”, is He asking us the impossible? How can we follow his instruction, practically?
The Rich Fool
luke 12:12-23
Jesus tells us how not to store up treasure in heaven.