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Defining Moments: The Burial of Jesus ChristLuke 23:50-56The Village Chapel - 10/12/2025Each of our lives is shaped by what we might call “defining moments”—those hinge points that change the course of our life in significant ways. We can see some of these moments coming. Others we only recognize when looking back, and we can see the gracious hand of God weaving through our good and bad choices, our challenges, our joys, and our pain—forming us, changing us, preparing us for what comes next.One such moment came at the burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. What looked like the end was actually the beginning. What seemed like defeat would become the seed of resurrection faith. Their defining moment was not found in their strength, but in their surrender—by stepping out into the open, identifying with the crucified Christ, and finding life in His death.Sometimes, our greatest turning points come when we finally step out of the shadows and into the light of Christ—when we stop worrying about our own glory and begin living for His.Join Pastor Jim as he walks us through the burial of Jesus, one of the defining moments in redemption history.To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

A verse by verse study through the book of Luke with Pastor Kevin Edwards of Calvary Chapel Clayton, NC. ⁠https://www.calvaryclayton.com

"The Radiant Glory of Christ" - Luke 9:28-36 According to Luke Preached by Taylor Whitson at CityChurch Bristol on October 5, 2025.   Artwork Credit: Domenico Ghirlandaio, St Luke the Evangelist, 1486-1490, Santa Maria Novella.

Today sharing the good news of Jesus can cause many bad reactions including brutal deaths in places like Nigeria, Yemen and Somalia. In Britain there is a sharp rise in the incidents of police harassing street preachers and even intimidating people in their homes for their Christian beliefs. Yet in the face of anti-Christian hostility, Christians need to follow the example of the first century church that faced great persecution yet who spread the gospel of Jesus throughout the Roman Empire in one generation.     Jesus commanded His disciples to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. And He promised them that the Holy Spirit would give them the power to fulfil this great task. The Holy Spirit was given not just for personal fellowship but for the purpose of helping the disciples be effective witnesses for Christ (Luke 4:18-19).   Today, with an estimated 2.3 billion Christians around the globe, the world can be changed if each believer speaks up and refused to be silenced like the first century disciples would not stop talking about Jesus despite being arrested and threatened (Acts 4:13). We see:  1. Christians who share their faith effectively are bold in their witness (Acts 4:9-12; John 14:6) 2. Christians who share their faith effectively are ordinary people (Acts 4:13 MSG) 3. Christians who share their faith effectively are people who have experienced Jesus   Apply  1. Christians who share their faith effectively are bold in their witness. J.A. Alexander in his commentary on the Acts writes: ‘the word translated boldness…signifies not merely…bravery or courage, but freedom and readiness of speech, as opposed to hesitation and reserve.' The disciples weren't tongue tied, embarrassed or shy. They were free of fear and inhibitions to speak what was in their heart. They were bold in the face of opposition: They were speaking to the religious rulers of their nation who, only weeks before, had conspired together to have Jesus arrested and crucified. Now they had the disciples in their sights. Yet the disciples refused to be intimidated by them: When they asked by what power or name they had healed the man and thereby caused many to be interested in the gospel, Peter answered them straight (Acts 4:10). Today Christians face hostility, ridicule, peer pressure and bullying and it can cause a defensive reaction. How reluctant are we to say we are Christians or speak about our faith? To see change in our nation we are all going to have to step out of our fears and face down the intimidation through bold and clear witness. The disciples refused to be manipulated by them: What had happened through Peter and John was good, but the rulers were ‘greatly disturbed' by the effective witness of the apostles and tried to infer that something wrong was taking place. This healing was politically incorrect. But Peter cut through the manipulation and turned it back on them (Acts 4:9). People today would like to manipulate the church into silence by suggesting that Christianity is backward and negative rather than recognising all the good that is being done by countless Christians, Christian communities, and Christian agencies. They were bold in the declaration of their message (Acts 4:12): In a society that promotes multi-culturalism there is great temptation to play down the core truth of Christianity that only through Jesus can people be saved. Christians must not back off from repeating the claim of Jesus that ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through me' (John 14:6). If this claim is true and Christians believe it is, then we must lift Jesus up if people are to be drawn to Him. We owe it to people to declare the message that the apostles declared.  2. Christians who share their faith effectively are ordinary people. In the New Testament the growth of the early church was rapid because the Christians spread the good news as a normal part of their life. They did not keep quiet about their faith. They shared the good news of the gospel at any and every opportunity (Acts 4:13 MSG). Peter and John were uneducated in the schools of the day. They were not elite theological scholars nor professionals with official knowledge. They were just a couple of down to earth, ordinary guys and they were speaking with great authority. The early church was known for gossiping the gospel everywhere they went. The spread of Christianity through so called ordinary believers is also what happened with the 18th Century Methodists, the 19th Century Salvation Army, and the 20th Century Pentecostals. When all church gets involved in talking about Jesus to all they meet then all the world feels the impact.   3. Christians who share their faith effectively are people who have experienced Jesus. Peter and John had not been trained in the schools and colleges of the day, but they had been trained as disciples of Jesus. They were practicing what they had first seen. They had seen how Jesus spoke and acted which was always with authority - whether with religious rulers, demons, or in calming a storm. They had learned that when Jesus is with you, there is no need to fear anything or anyone. They knew Jesus personally and they knew that He had given them authority to carry on the work He had started to preach the good news of the kingdom and heal the sick and release those oppressed by the devil. The best and only way to learn is always from people who have modelled what they are teaching. Also, they had been in the presence of Jesus. So, we too must spend time with Christ. We need to fellowship with Him through prayer. We need to let His Word - the Bible - saturate our spirits. We need to live in daily partnership with the Holy Spirit who makes Christ real to us. We will see people and situations differently when we have seen Jesus. We will not look at how people appear outwardly even if they are aggressive. We will have a Christ-like love for all people. Today our world, with all its hatreds and divisions, can change not from the top down but from the bottom up, when each ordinary Christian is filled with the Holy Spirit and accepts the challenge to share the good news of Jesus, as wisely and courageously as possible, to everyone that we can influence. 

October 10, 2025 Faith Lessons from Christ - Luke 17:1-10 by Sermons of Pastor Paul Kaldahl

Today sharing the good news of Jesus can cause many bad reactions including brutal deaths in places like Nigeria, Yemen and Somalia. In Britain there is a sharp rise in the incidents of police harassing street preachers and even intimidating people in their homes for their Christian beliefs. Yet in the face of anti-Christian hostility, Christians need to follow the example of the first century church that faced great persecution yet who spread the gospel of Jesus throughout the Roman Empire in one generation.     Jesus commanded His disciples to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. And He promised them that the Holy Spirit would give them the power to fulfil this great task. The Holy Spirit was given not just for personal fellowship but for the purpose of helping the disciples be effective witnesses for Christ (Luke 4:18-19).   Today, with an estimated 2.3 billion Christians around the globe, the world can be changed if each believer speaks up and refused to be silenced like the first century disciples would not stop talking about Jesus despite being arrested and threatened (Acts 4:13). We see:  1. Christians who share their faith effectively are bold in their witness (Acts 4:9-12; John 14:6) 2. Christians who share their faith effectively are ordinary people (Acts 4:13 MSG) 3. Christians who share their faith effectively are people who have experienced Jesus   Apply  1. Christians who share their faith effectively are bold in their witness. J.A. Alexander in his commentary on the Acts writes: ‘the word translated boldness…signifies not merely…bravery or courage, but freedom and readiness of speech, as opposed to hesitation and reserve.' The disciples weren't tongue tied, embarrassed or shy. They were free of fear and inhibitions to speak what was in their heart. They were bold in the face of opposition: They were speaking to the religious rulers of their nation who, only weeks before, had conspired together to have Jesus arrested and crucified. Now they had the disciples in their sights. Yet the disciples refused to be intimidated by them: When they asked by what power or name they had healed the man and thereby caused many to be interested in the gospel, Peter answered them straight (Acts 4:10). Today Christians face hostility, ridicule, peer pressure and bullying and it can cause a defensive reaction. How reluctant are we to say we are Christians or speak about our faith? To see change in our nation we are all going to have to step out of our fears and face down the intimidation through bold and clear witness. The disciples refused to be manipulated by them: What had happened through Peter and John was good, but the rulers were ‘greatly disturbed' by the effective witness of the apostles and tried to infer that something wrong was taking place. This healing was politically incorrect. But Peter cut through the manipulation and turned it back on them (Acts 4:9). People today would like to manipulate the church into silence by suggesting that Christianity is backward and negative rather than recognising all the good that is being done by countless Christians, Christian communities, and Christian agencies. They were bold in the declaration of their message (Acts 4:12): In a society that promotes multi-culturalism there is great temptation to play down the core truth of Christianity that only through Jesus can people be saved. Christians must not back off from repeating the claim of Jesus that ‘I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through me' (John 14:6). If this claim is true and Christians believe it is, then we must lift Jesus up if people are to be drawn to Him. We owe it to people to declare the message that the apostles declared.  2. Christians who share their faith effectively are ordinary people. In the New Testament the growth of the early church was rapid because the Christians spread the good news as a normal part of their life. They did not keep quiet about their faith. They shared the good news of the gospel at any and every opportunity (Acts 4:13 MSG). Peter and John were uneducated in the schools of the day. They were not elite theological scholars nor professionals with official knowledge. They were just a couple of down to earth, ordinary guys and they were speaking with great authority. The early church was known for gossiping the gospel everywhere they went. The spread of Christianity through so called ordinary believers is also what happened with the 18th Century Methodists, the 19th Century Salvation Army, and the 20th Century Pentecostals. When all church gets involved in talking about Jesus to all they meet then all the world feels the impact.   3. Christians who share their faith effectively are people who have experienced Jesus. Peter and John had not been trained in the schools and colleges of the day, but they had been trained as disciples of Jesus. They were practicing what they had first seen. They had seen how Jesus spoke and acted which was always with authority - whether with religious rulers, demons, or in calming a storm. They had learned that when Jesus is with you, there is no need to fear anything or anyone. They knew Jesus personally and they knew that He had given them authority to carry on the work He had started to preach the good news of the kingdom and heal the sick and release those oppressed by the devil. The best and only way to learn is always from people who have modelled what they are teaching. Also, they had been in the presence of Jesus. So, we too must spend time with Christ. We need to fellowship with Him through prayer. We need to let His Word - the Bible - saturate our spirits. We need to live in daily partnership with the Holy Spirit who makes Christ real to us. We will see people and situations differently when we have seen Jesus. We will not look at how people appear outwardly even if they are aggressive. We will have a Christ-like love for all people. Today our world, with all its hatreds and divisions, can change not from the top down but from the bottom up, when each ordinary Christian is filled with the Holy Spirit and accepts the challenge to share the good news of Jesus, as wisely and courageously as possible, to everyone that we can influence. 

Pastor Mac provides an expositional style teaching on Luke CH 14:25-30 that will examine some pointed words given by the Savior in regards to the cost associated with being His disciples.  This teaching will expound on these verses and attempt to remove potential misconceptions for Church age believers, while detailing several challenges that we must consider with following the Lord, in the hopes to energize our desire to fully commit to Christ. Social MediaMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag

Reading Luke 20:41-47 where Jesus counters the questions of the Pharisees and Sadducees by asking one of his own: whose Son is the Messiah, if David calls Him Lord? Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

What is your response to Jesus Christ?Luke 22:63-71The Village Chapel - 09/21/2025Curious about God? Seeking truth about who Jesus was and is? This study, rooted in the Gospels' parallel accounts, helps us discover the powerful question at the heart of Christianity: What is your response to Jesus Christ?This sermon unveils three realities: 1. There are those who are Belligerent Unbelievers, who reject God, risking eternal consequences. 2. Jesus was a Suffering Savior who sacrificed all for our redemption, forgiving even the worst of His enemies. 3. Jesus made some bold claims about Himself as the Self-Revealed Son of God. Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).Join Pastor Jim as he dives into the gripping narrative of Jesus' trials from Luke 22:63-71, John 18:12-24, and Matthew 26:59-68, where betrayal, mockery, and injustice collide. Explore the resilience of Christianity against all odds. Don't miss this chance to reflect on faith, eternity, and your personal response to Jesus Christ.To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

"Seeing & Savoring the Healing Christ" - Luke 8:40-56 According to Luke Preached by Brian Kane at CityChurch Bristol on September 14, 2025.   Artwork Credit: Domenico Ghirlandaio, St Luke the Evangelist, 1486-1490, Santa Maria Novella.

Zaccheus was rich and a chief tax collector; thus he was very unliked by others. Yet Jesus looks up at him, calls him by name, comes to his house, and ultimately transforms Zaccheus the greedy and dishonest man into a new creation. Jesus does this for all who believe in Him, and He always acts first. It's not that Zaccheus or anyone wanted a relationship with Jesus first, but Jesus who initiates and begins relationships with us. Now in our new creation identities, we follow Christ and seek the lost like our Savior.

Sunday Morning Service, September 14, 2025

A verse by verse study through the book of Luke with Pastor Kevin Edwards of Calvary Chapel Clayton, NC. https://www.calvaryclayton.com

Sabbath Mercy in Christ (Luke 14:1-6) by Edgington EPC

Sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (C) Sunday, 17 August A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

In this episode we finish up the sermon on the plain, looking at Luke 6:46-19. In this passage, Jesus asks a question of those around Him, emphasizing the importance of hearing His words and listening and then issues a warning through the example of the wise and foolish builders. Together we discuss just how important it is for our foundation to be rooted in Christ alone, both for our own lives, and the lives of those around us.

July 10, 2025

“But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.’” (Luke 10:41–42 NLT) If your aim is to experience genuine revival in your spiritual life, in addition to being an ambassador for Christ and a neighbor like Christ, you must also be a worshiper of Christ. That’s the third ministry role found in Luke 10. Some believers make the mistake of allowing their work for God to overshadow their worship of God. They convince themselves that what they say or do is indispensable to God’s kingdom. That their ministry is vital to the success of the Christian faith. That God needs them. Newsflash: God doesn’t need us. Another newsflash: Everything that believers do must emanate from our worship of God. Worship is the source of our power and effectiveness, so it must be our top priority. If it isn’t, we will not burn bright for Christ. We won’t feel a sense of revival. Instead, we’ll find ourselves burning out. We can’t give out what we don’t possess. We can’t take people any further than we’ve gone ourselves. We see this principle played out in the story of Jesus’ visit to the house of his friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Luke 10. Storm clouds were looming large in the life of the Lord. In fact, He was on His way to Jerusalem to be crucified. Before that happened, He wanted to talk about the coming changes with His friends. This was an important evening. Martha’s instinct was to prepare a good meal for Jesus—to stay busy doing things for Him. Mary, on the other hand, “sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught” (Luke 10:39 NLT). Martha saw obligation; Mary saw opportunity. The Creator of the universe, in human form, was sitting in her house, revealing life-changing spiritual truths. As far as Mary was concerned, washing dishes and setting the table could wait. Her priority was to spend as much time as possible in Jesus’ presence. Martha grew annoyed with Mary for not joining her in her busy work. She took her complaint to Jesus. “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me” (verse 40 NLT). Jesus helped her see where her priorities were out of order. “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her” (verses 41–42 NLT). There’s a time for work and a time for worship. Martha’s mistake was offering activity instead of adoration, perspiration instead of inspiration, and work instead of worship. She didn’t realize that Jesus preferred her company over her service in that situation. He wanted her fellowship and companionship more than He wanted a meal. There are countless ways to serve Jesus, but our worship must come first. That’s where our spiritual power and energy come from. That’s where revival begins. What we do with Christ is far more important than what we do for Christ. Reflection question: What can you do to revitalize your Christian worship? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Lord now chose seventy-two other disciples and sent them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places he planned to visit. These were his instructions to them: ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.’” (Luke 10:1–2 NLT) *Enjoying Pastor Greg's devotional podcast? Let us know what you think with this quick survey!* A spiritual revival often begins with a sense of dissatisfaction, a realization that something is missing in your life. Have you experienced that? Maybe you’ve wondered what to do with your life. Maybe you’re middle-aged or getting on a little bit in years. You’re looking at the course that your life is taking and asking, “Is this really where I want to go?” Maybe you’ve reached some of the goals you set for yourself. You’ve had a certain level of success, but still feel like your life is lacking some meaning and purpose. Maybe you’re a young person asking, “What am I going to do? What should I be spending my life on?” None of us wants to squander our lives in pursuit of nothing. We want to find purpose and meaning. We want to pursue something noble. But what does that mean? And how should that pursuit impact the way we live our lives? In terms of revival, we might ask how we can tap into something deeper, more vibrant in our Christian faith. The answers to these questions are found in Luke 10, which highlights three roles that every follower of Jesus Christ should fill. In today’s devotion, we’ll look at the first role: ambassador. Believers must be ambassadors for Christ. We must represent Him and His message to the world. We must live in a way that reflects Him so that when people look at us, they see Him. In Luke 10, we find Jesus at a crucial point in His life and ministry. His time in Galilee had come to an end, and He was beginning the slow journey to Jerusalem that would culminate in His crucifixion. To prepare the way, He selected 72 disciples to go ahead of Him to the areas He would be visiting. This was a critical opportunity, and He wanted His disciples to make the most of it. If you’ve made the decision to follow Jesus, you have critical opportunities, too. Opportunities to share the Good News of Jesus. Opportunities to talk about your own journey to faith. Opportunities to introduce others to the life-changing wisdom of God’s Word. You have no way of knowing where and when you’ll find “open doors”— people who are especially receptive to your message because of the circumstances of their lives. But you need to understand that open doors may not stay that way for long. You must be prepared to seize every opportunity. That’s what it means to be an ambassador for Christ. Look at Luke 10:2 again. Jesus didn’t say He needed spectators or critics; He said He needed workers, people willing to step out of their comfort zones and risk rejection for something infinitely more important than comfort and acceptance. Your work as an ambassador won’t go unnoticed. Proverbs 11:25 says, “Those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed” (NLT). That’s how personal revival works. Reflection question: What would being an ambassador for Christ look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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These two passages may seem unrelated, but God is showing us the end of the matter of Christ (Luke 4), and the anti-christ (Daniel 7).

Fr. Maximo Stöck - The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Luke 9:11b-17

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Big Idea: To truly see the risen Christ, you must first believe in the suffering Christ 1. Blinded by false expectations (24:13-24) 2. Blinded by unbelief (24:25-27) 3. Believing is seeing (24:28-35)

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Sermon for The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Day) Sunday, 20 April A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

Pastor Dan Bodin  ~  Maundy Thursday                                   Lenten Series: “The Body of Christ” (7 of 9)   Old Testament:  Exodus 12:1-14 Epistle:  1 Corinthians 11:23-32 Gospel:  Luke 22:7-20 The post April 17, 2025 ~ “The Blood of Christ” ~ Luke 22:7-20 appeared first on Beautiful Savior Fargo.

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Confessing Christ (Luke 12: 8-12) by Edgington EPC

We look at a number of apparent theological paradoxes that are resolved in the same way, according to the principle that: “the entirety of Your WORD is TRUTH” (Ps 119:160). In each case, there are a set of Scriptures that emphasise one truth and another set of Scriptures that emphasise a different truth, but it can seem hard to see how to hold both truths together as they don't seem to fit. Some examples are: (1) the Prophecies of the Sufferings and Glory of Christ (Luke 24:25), (2) the Goodness and Severity of God, (3) God's Sovereignty and man's free-will, (4) the fact that Christ is both God and man (the hypostatic union), (5) the Tri-unity of God, and (6) how we can be forgiven in Christ (as far as our relationship is concerned), and yet still need forgiveness (as far as our fellowship with God is concerned). In each of these cases, people can easily go into a ditch on either side of the road of truth by choosing the set of Scriptures they like, and then ignoring or explaining away the Scriptures on the other side. The answer is found in realising that both sets of Scriptures are fully true, because there are 2 distinct (but related) realms of truth (if you can try to reconcile the 2 truths by mixing them together, you end up compromising and destroying them both - for example, by saying Christ is a semi-god and a semi-man, whereas the truth is that He is fully God and fully man). On the basis that all Scripture is true, we should embrace both revelations of truth, then seek God for a deeper understanding of how both sides can be fully true. When we do this, we will be rewarded with a fuller revelation of God's truth.

We look at a number of apparent theological paradoxes that are resolved in the same way, according to the principle that: “the entirety of Your WORD is TRUTH” (Ps 119:160). In each case, there are a set of Scriptures that emphasise one truth and another set of Scriptures that emphasise a different truth, but it can seem hard to see how to hold both truths together as they don't seem to fit. Some examples are: (1) the Prophecies of the Sufferings and Glory of Christ (Luke 24:25), (2) the Goodness and Severity of God, (3) God's Sovereignty and man's free-will, (4) the fact that Christ is both God and man (the hypostatic union), (5) the Tri-unity of God, and (6) how we can be forgiven in Christ (as far as our relationship is concerned), and yet still need forgiveness (as far as our fellowship with God is concerned). In each of these cases, people can easily go into a ditch on either side of the road of truth by choosing the set of Scriptures they like, and then ignoring or explaining away the Scriptures on the other side. The answer is found in realising that both sets of Scriptures are fully true, because there are 2 distinct (but related) realms of truth (if you can try to reconcile the 2 truths by mixing them together, you end up compromising and destroying them both - for example, by saying Christ is a semi-god and a semi-man, whereas the truth is that He is fully God and fully man). On the basis that all Scripture is true, we should embrace both revelations of truth, then seek God for a deeper understanding of how both sides can be fully true. When we do this, we will be rewarded with a fuller revelation of God's truth.

Jesus is a good friend, one who reminds John and others of the eternal hope and healing they have in Him by faith. John the Baptist gets high praise from Jesus above all other people, and still as he sits in prison he doubts the Messiah. And it's Jesus' response that is remarkable; He is gentle and patient. The same is true for us in our doubts, that our Great Friend is slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and He hears our doubts and loves us still.

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The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ - (Luke 1:26–38): Tuesday in the Third Week of Lent by Shawn Ozbun

Reading Luke 9:10-22 where Jesus feeds five thousand people with only five loaves and two fish, and He also asks the disciples whom they believe Him to be. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Series: World Mission Sunday

The Rev. Matthew Wilkins - The Presentation of Christ - Luke 2:22–40, Hebrews 2:14–18

Reading Luke 6:48-49 and finishing up the Sermon on the Plain with Jesus' illustration about the wise man who built his house upon the rock and the one who builds on another foundation. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

December 22,2024

Send us a textScripture teaches us that the "message declared by angels proved to be reliable" (Heb. 2:2). No wonder the traditional Christmas carol instructs us to "hark" -- pay attention to -- what the angels are declaring. There's no better way to celebrate a time-honored hymn like "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" than by adding the fun Celtic version by We Are Messengers to your playlist.Let's follow the call to action in our song and pay attention to what Scripture teaches us in Luke's narrative of Christ's birth.In this episode, I discuss the following:Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read in contextSlow downRepetitionListen to an audio of the textMake observationsMake a listShare with a friendEpisode GuideCatch me on my podcast book tour! Click here and scroll to the bottom to see all the podcasts/interviews I've completed and those yet to come. And take advantage of the freebies, too!Building biblical literacyReading Luke's narrative of the birth of Christ - Luke 1-2Observing that angel(s) are mentioned 14 times in two chaptersMaking a list of what we learn about angels in these chaptersAllowing Scripture to change the way we think about things we may have pictured wrong for yearsRecognizing shared language with Psalm 23, as we learned in Episode 504Comparing the declaration of the angels in Luke 2:13-16 to what we learned from studying worship responses in Revelation as inspired by Episode 499Heading over to Hebrews 1-2 to make another list of what we learn about angels and comparing to our list from Luke 1-2 Hebrews 1:4Hebrews 1:5Hebrews 1:6Hebrews 1:7Hebrews 1:14and moreLooking a little closer at what Scripture says about angels and what it DOESN'T sayAdditional ResourcesLyrics - New Release Today LinkThe story behind the song "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by - Hymnology ArchiveLearn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my all-time favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's ChallengeTake this as your call to read the birth of Jesus narrative as recorded by Luke. The second (or third, or fourth) time you read through Luke 1 and 2, watch for what you learn about angels by what is shown and said in the text. Make a list of what you learn about angels. Then, head over to Hebrews 1 and 2 and compare your list to what you learn there. You'll uncover additions to your list. And while you may not be in danger of worshipping angels, you will now know what the Bible actually says about these important — and very real — beings.Purchase your copy of A Seat at the Table today! Change your music. Change your life. Join my free 30-Day Music Challenge. CLICK HERE.

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