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Study 13 - Luke 9:51 – 10:24 Mission! From Luke 9:51–19:27, Luke has Jesus on the road to Jerusalem. Luke has put together many incidents within this journey story because after 8 chapters, at 17: 11, they are only just leaving Galilee! There is no clearly discernable structure to this part of the gospel. It contains some 8 major parables and many minor ones, most of them only found in this gospel. Please read 9:51–55. James and John got it badly wrong in this first story from Samaria. People are always tempted to use strong-arm methods. They may be violent, use their superior status, use financial pressures, try psychology, and so on. James and John reckon Jesus has power. The people in the village are not friendly so they think he should zap them. Question 1: Which strong arm method are we most likely to be tempted to use when the gospel is rejected? Jesus totally repudiates using any such. How can we counter the tendency in ourselves? Your answer will depend very much on where you live. In some countries of the world it is very dangerous to try and force other people to do what is wanted. We have to be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves as Jesus said. Only by making a determined effort to grow more like Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit can we have any hope of overcoming our natural tendencies in things like this. Please read 9:57–62. Here Luke brings together 3 statements about the conditions for following Jesus. The first concerns comfort; the other two are about how we are to live in family relationships. All three appear rather harsh. But except for a few naturally nomadic souls most of us operate better from a secure base of stable home, family and friends. Question 2. How much do such things mean to you? How do you square the ‘no holes, no nest’ challenge with how you actually live? This is a tough one. Few in ministry or on the mission field put the kingdom totally before family. To do so is probably to experience destructive hostility. Perhaps what Jesus said is one of the overstatements, called Semitic hyperbole, like when he said ‘If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.’ Or ‘it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.’ These saying may sound strange to us but they are the ones we find easy to remember! In the last four episodes Luke has told us about welcoming little children, who was for or against Jesus, James and John’s attitude and the conditions for following Jesus. In all of these the disciples have misunderstood Jesus in one way or another. Question 3. What do they tell us about Jesus? There are many answers to this question, among them: the essential humility of Jesus, his conviction that, in spite of that humility, he was the Messiah, outranking all previous prophets, he had unique insight into what the people around him were thinking, he organised things ahead of time very carefully, he exercised complete authority over the disciples, he sometimes struggled with the task that he had (when he said he had nowhere to lay his head), and, he had total conviction about what he was doing (when he talked about looking back–you cannot plough straight if you look back). Please read 10:1–23. This is a difficult passage in many ways- but none the less interesting! We will ignore what nearly duplicates what happened when he sent the 12 out–in the previous chapter. Some of these verses copy statements in Matthew 11 into a different context. One verse sounds as though it has escaped from John’s gospel! Question 4. The 70, or 72 (equally likely) of 10:1 is probably a symbolic number reflecting the 70, or 72 (equally likely!) nations listed in Genesis 10. If so, what does this suggest? The way they used numbers in those days this is probably a deliberate repetition of the number to indicate that the mission was to be to all the world. One writer identifies 10 principles for mission in 10:1–11. Identify what they are and give them titles from the following clues. This is easy to do if you have a Bible in front of you; much more difficult without. plentiful harvest ask go wolves do not greet eat near kingdom not welcome wipe dust the kingdom. Question 5. Jesus relates his vision of the fall of Satan (10:18) to the success of the disciples work and describes their triumph over evil forces in metaphorical terms. What does that mean for us? What popular misconceptions does it not mean? It is exciting to realize that we can gain victories over Satan as we surely can. But we need to be very careful who we listen to. Some people will make great claims of triumphing over Satan here, there, and everywhere, and performing all sorts of different miracles whenever they like. A very few people can do these things, but they are usually not the ones that make the great claims. Question 6. If we take what Jesus says in v 19 as applying to us nothing will harm those on mission. What we experience in these days seems rather different. How do we cope with the discrepancy, if it is one? From which of the verses between 18 and 23 do you take most comfort? There is no evidence that the Lord protects even his best servants from the troubles of life. Even those working hardest for the Kingdom can get cancers or die in car crashes. Remember, he did not protect his Son, and that fact should be sufficient to protect us from falling victim of wrong attitudes to the disasters of life (as we see them to be). We finish this study by echoing Luke 10:2 - Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Right mouse click to save/download this as a MP3 audio file

Still thinking about Sunday? Same. Because when faith is tested, God shows up—and shows off. It was our first Sunday in the gym for Slam Dunk Summer, and it wasn't just a change in location—it was a move of God. Powerful worship, a packed house, and a message from Pastor Rodney that stirred hearts and stretched faith. Have you ever asked, “Do I have the faith to get through what I'm going through?” You're not alone. From Luke 17:5 & Genesis 22, we were reminded that God increases our faith through two things: His Word and life's tests. Abraham passed the test. And when it felt like the dream was too big, the wait too long, the resources too scarce, and life too hard—God provided. Faith doesn't grow in comfort—it's developed in the dark room. And here's the good news: God's not done growing your faith. #rethinklifechurch #TheWinningFamily #GoodNews #Bible #godsword #godisgood #lakenona #stcloud #orlando #2025sermon #onlinechurch #rodneygage #michellegage #Jesus #Church #Hope #HolySpirit #learnhow #pastor #sermon #inspiringmessages #wisdom Thank you RTL Fam for your generosity! To support our growth and global impact click here: https://www.rethinklife.com/give ReThink Life is a church committed to helping people know God, grow stronger, discover purpose, and make an impact located in Orlando, Florida. Check out www.rethinklife.com for more information & to get connected. Follow us on social media at @rethinklifechurch

Back in the 1980's and 90's there was a theological debate in the evangelical community on whether someone could accept Jesus as Savior (forgiven, redeemed, eternal security) and not accept him as Lord (submission and surrender). Some of that still lingers today in the way we parse out what it means to be a genuine follower of Christ and seem to use those two terms as if our response to God's offer of salvation is two separate events, but the Bible never expresses or communicates it this way. In this message we examine the encounter Jesus has with the person who we call the "Rich Young Ruler" and discover that there can be no salvation without complete surrender - of everything we have and are. From Luke 18:18-30. Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715

Have you ever thought about the prodigal son's older brother? From Luke 15:25-28a:“Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. ‘Your brother has come,' he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.' The older brother became angry and refused to go in..."In Rembrandt's famous painting of the Prodigal Son, you see there's a darkness to the older brother as he looks down, watching their father embracing the wayward younger son who has returned home. The older brother is angry and jealous.Luke 15:28b-32 continues:"...So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!'“‘My son,' the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'”This is part 3 of Richard's series on the Prodigal Son. >>Watch on YouTube

From Luke 24:13-35. In this passage, we see that, truly Jesus was raised from the dead and truly, Jesus is alive! Truly, this death and burial and resurrection always was the plan of God for His Messiah.

This week on Shat The Movies, Gene and Big D close out the original Star Wars trilogy with a deep dive into Return of the Jedi (1983). Fueled by nostalgia, Minute Maid and vodka cocktails, and the crushing realization that not all endings stick the landing, the hosts explore the Ewok invasion, Jabba's deadly circus act, Boba Fett's humiliating demise, and the absurdity of Imperial helmet design. From Luke's questionable Force skills to the Empire's laughable "elite troops," nothing escapes the Shat boys' critical eye. Along the way, they celebrate Carrie Fisher's iconic (if problematic) gold bikini moment, mourn for Ewoks lost in battle, and dream up a darker, deadlier version of Endor warfare. Was this the fitting finale Star Wars deserved—or an early warning of Lucas' merchandising empire run amok? Tune in to find out! Plot SummaryA year after Han Solo's capture, Luke Skywalker launches a risky mission to free his friend from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt. After a daring escape involving Sarlacc pits, lightsabers and a lot of questionable strategy, the Rebel Alliance turns its attention to the Empire's new and even deadlier Death Star. Luke confronts Darth Vader once more, hoping to save his father from the Emperor's grip, while Han, Leia, and a band of unlikely Ewok allies attempt to destroy the shield generator on Endor. The fate of the galaxy hinges on battles fought in the forest and the throne room—where redemption, betrayal, and tiny bear-like warriors collide. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

From Luke 24:1-7, Joshua Luke Smith asks what it would look like to tune our hearts to the frequency of the resurrection.

From Luke 24:1-12. Resurrection Sunday! In this passage, we consider 4 ways that we should respond to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Savior and King.

From Luke 22-23, we reflect on how Jesus saves those who have lost all hope in themselves.   Links: Read the full devotional: https://www.communitychurchputney.com/biblestudy Audio version: https://communitychurchputney.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qst6EonKlI0EZHLQsfBy?si=mcPUnkdZR2WDPqAiytnHAw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/community-church-putney-sermons/id566901794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzzo5gqIx6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@communitychurchSW15  

From Luke 22-23, we reflect on how true greatness is found in imitating the cross of Christ.   Links: Read the full devotional: https://www.communitychurchputney.com/biblestudy Audio version: https://communitychurchputney.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qst6EonKlI0EZHLQsfBy?si=mcPUnkdZR2WDPqAiytnHAw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/community-church-putney-sermons/id566901794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzzo5gqIx6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@communitychurchSW15  

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, we're reminded that the presence of a King demands a response! From Luke 19 and Revelation 19, we see that both heaven and earth resound with praise when Jesus shows up. So why do we stay silent? PJ breaks down the reasons people hold back and calls us to a higher standard of honor, gratitude, and worship. Let your praise rise—because where there is no response, there is no respect. For more information about Bishop Gallardo or Lifegate Church visit www.briangallardo.com or www.lifegatekc.org. 

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes special Guest, Luke Eastwood Host: Michelle Desrochers Date: April 8th, 2025 Episode: 546 Discussion : Luke will be discussing his new book " Scotia: The Lost Sister of Tutankhamun" From Luke's Press Release: - This is the latest book from author, folklorist and amateur historian Luke Eastwood, who has previously had success with titles such as “Kerry Folk Tales”, “Dingle Folk Tales” and “The Druid's Primer”. It also features an introduction from best-selling UK author and acclaimed archaeologist Lorraine Evans. A nation under threat and a dynasty facing collapse under a much hated, heretic king. Tracing the Amarna Egyptian royal family, from Akhenaten through to Tutankhamun and the final Pharaoh Horemheb, a picture emerges of a dynasty caught up in a religious controversy and the unfolding of an unstoppable drama. This book explores the mysterious deaths of this dynasty's pharaohs and the flight of one of its last queens, an older sister of the ill-fated Tutankhamun. Why did she flee Egypt and how? Why did she go to Spain and then Scotland? How did she come to meet her death in the West of Ireland? Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Rumble: TheOuterRealm X - MicheleDerocher Website: www.theouterrealmradio.com Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Luke: I have been involved in the arts in some shape or form since I was a teenager. I was born in Aberdeen, Scotland but spent most of my childhood and all my teenage years in Kent and Surrey, England. At 19 I moved to London to study at university and this was the beginning of my development into a semi-professional or professional artist, designer, musician, photographer and writer. In 1990, at university, I discovered the Apple MacIntosh computer which I immediately fell in love with, leading to my interest in digital art and Graphic Design (which became my career), following a stint in Mitre House Publishing for my degree industrial placement and writing for the university magazine Cityscape. I began writing poetry at the age of 15, pretty badly I might add. Over time I developed my own style of both poetry and prose. My first article was published in 1991 but a year after leaving university I left journalism aside for other activities (mainly music) until the early 2000s when I began to write more frequently. For most of the 1990s I concentrated on my band Children Of Dub and released several albums and singles during that time. A multitude of my articles in magazines and websites have been appearing in recent years, which you can find on my articles page. In 2005 my first book, on spiritual wisdom, "The Journey" was published under the pseudonym Joseph Dawton. In 2006 I was editor of a collection of poetry entitled "Where The Hazel Falls", featuring some of my poems, as well as eight other authors in Ireland.

From Luke 22-23, we reflect on how we are to see the plan and love of God in Jesus' betrayal and death.   Links: Read the full devotional: https://www.communitychurchputney.com/biblestudy Audio version: https://communitychurchputney.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qst6EonKlI0EZHLQsfBy?si=mcPUnkdZR2WDPqAiytnHAw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/community-church-putney-sermons/id566901794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzzo5gqIx6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@communitychurchSW15  

Please join us for a powerful word from Pastor Matt Irving as we explore the sovereignty and righteous answer to prayers from Our Lord Jesus Christ. From Luke 18:1-8.

From Luke 19:28-40. From this passage we remember Christ entering Jerusalem to announce He is God's king entering God's city to bring God's peace.

God cares deeply about how we manage what He entrusts to us. From Luke 16, we learn that stewardship is about more than just finances—it's about valuing what God values. When the dishonest manager lost his job, he shifted his treasure toward people, showing that relationships matter most. What we treasure today shapes our future, just like compounding interest. That's not good business—it's Kingdom economics.

From Luke 21:5-37, whilst in this period of waiting for Jesus to come, He wants all of us to join His mission for the world.   Links: Read the full devotional: https://www.communitychurchputney.com/biblestudy Audio version: https://communitychurchputney.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qst6EonKlI0EZHLQsfBy?si=mcPUnkdZR2WDPqAiytnHAw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/community-church-putney-sermons/id566901794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzzo5gqIx6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@communitychurchSW15

From Luke 21, Jesus teaches us to recognise and respond wisely to the signs of the times. Links: Read the full devotional: https://www.communitychurchputney.com/biblestudy Audio version: https://communitychurchputney.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qst6EonKlI0EZHLQsfBy?si=mcPUnkdZR2WDPqAiytnHAw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/community-church-putney-sermons/id566901794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzzo5gqIx6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@communitychurchSW15    

From Luke 21:5-37, we see that Jesus promises come true and so let's choose to trust Him. Links: Read the full devotional: https://www.communitychurchputney.com/biblestudy Audio version: https://communitychurchputney.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qst6EonKlI0EZHLQsfBy?si=mcPUnkdZR2WDPqAiytnHAw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/community-church-putney-sermons/id566901794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzzo5gqIx6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@communitychurchSW15

Please join us with guest speaker Jeff Smith for a message on how Christ is our source of life and our salvation. From Luke 17:20-37

From Luke 21:1-4: When our status is our God, big and public things matter;  when God is our God, small and hidden things matter. Links: Read the full devotional: https://www.communitychurchputney.com/biblestudy Audio version: https://communitychurchputney.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qst6EonKlI0EZHLQsfBy?si=mcPUnkdZR2WDPqAiytnHAw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/community-church-putney-sermons/id566901794 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDzzo5gqIx6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@communitychurchSW15  

Send us a textMORE ON THE BEATITUDES FOR FATHERLESS BOYS, in JESUS CHRIST!MATTHEW 5:7, "BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL, FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY."BOBBY READS PSALM 27 & FROM LUKE 10 ABOUT MERCY AND COMPASSION!  THERE'S A STORY ABOUT BOBBY'S 5TH GRADE TEACHER ENCOURAGING A FATHERLESS BOY THROUGH PLAYING BASKETBALL!  FATHERLESS BOYS ARE SPECIAL TO JESUS!!!  PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM!!

This week Pastor Kevin Pinkerton continues in our series Bold Move. From Luke 15-16, Jesus uses earth resources to make an eternal impact.

From Luke 23:39-43, Matthew 20:1-16

44 Woe to you, scribes andPharisees, hypocrites! For you are like graves which are not seen, and the menwho walk over them are not aware of them." From Luke 11:37 to the end of the chapter Jesus is dealingwith the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, scribes, and the lawyers (who were supposedto be the experts in interpreting the Law of Moses). Many Christians today aregreatly concerned about the rising influences of socialism, humanism,secularism, and social injustice. Yet those evils, great as they are, do nottogether pose the threat to Christianity that the so-called-Christians, who arereally hypocrites, and the false shepherds and pastors do.  Throughout the history of redemption, the greatest threatto God's truth and God's work has been false prophets and teachers, becausethey propose to speak in His name. That is why the Lord's most scathingdenunciations were reserved for the false teachers of Israel, who claimed tospeak and act for God but were liars. Take the time to read Matthew 23 wherethe writer gives even a more detailed description of our Lord's words ofjudgment upon the hypocrites. In both Luke 11:37-54 and Matthew 23, Jesus uses the word hypocriteas a synonym for scribe and for Pharisee. He calls them sons of hell, blindguides, fools, robbers, self-indulgent, whitewashed tombs, full of hypocrisyand lawlessness, serpents, vipers, and persecutors and murderers of God'speople. He uttered every syllable with absolute self-control but withdevastating intensity. The word hypocrite often referred to actors in a play. Someonewho played the part of someone else. Later it came to mean deceitful pretense,the putting on of a false front. It was also used to describe pretendedgoodness, that is simply for show. A hypocrite is someone pretending to be onething on the outside that he or she is not on the inside.  In both Matthew 23 and Luke 11, Jesus repeatedly used twowords, woe and hypocrites. Woe is a word to express grief, despair,sorrow, dissatisfaction, pain, and fear of losing one's life. In the NewTestament it is used to speak of sorrow and of judgment, carrying the mingledideas of punishment and pity, cursing and compassion. But Jesus used woeagainst the scribes and Pharisees not as an exclamation but as a declaration, adivine pronouncement of judgment from God. Here in Luke 11, Jesus denounced the sins of the Phariseesand called them hypocrites with six "woes". Jesus started with thesins of the Pharisees (Luke 11:42-44) and then turned to the sins of the lawyers,for it was their interpretations of the Law that formed the basis for the wholePharisaical system (Luke 11:45-52). The Pharisees boasted of their giving (Matt. 6:1-4; Luke18:11-12), but they did not give what was within to the Lord. The way to makethe outside pure is to make the inside pure (Luke 11:41). Kenneth Wuesttranslates this verse, "Rather, the things which are inside give as alms,and behold, all things are clean to you". The way to clean up a dirtyvocabulary is not to brush your teeth but to cleanse your heart. In the first three "woes" denounce the Phariseesfor their wrong priorities. They were careful about tithing even the tinyleaves and seeds from the herbs, but they forgot about important things likejustice and love (Micah 6:7-8). They majored on the minors! Jesus did not saythey should stop tithing but that they should put their religious activitiesinto proper perspective.  Today, if we are not careful, we easily become hypocritesby our outward religious acts while inside we harbor covetousness, greed, anger,bitterness and unforgiveness. The Lord wants our hearts before He wants ourgifts and service. While people look on our outside, God is looking in ourhearts.  What does He see in your heart today? God bless!

From Luke 11:37 to the end of the chapter Jesus is dealingwith the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, scribes, and the lawyers (who were supposedto be the experts in interpreting the Law of Moses). At this stage in Christ'sministry, it is obvious that the Pharisees and religious leaders were bent ondestroying Him. In the previous verses (vv. 33-36), Jesus was exposing thedarkness of their hearts. Their hearts were so dark that they refused to acceptthe very Light of God that was in their midst.  It is reasonable to believe that this “certain Pharisee”invited Jesus to his home for a meal with a devious motive. If he had beensincerely seeking truth, he would have talked with our Lord privately. It seemsobvious that he was looking for an opportunity to accuse Jesus. And sure enough,when Jesus did not practice the ceremonial washing before eating, he thought hehad it (Mark 7:2-3). Jesus, knowing what the host was thinking, responded bygiving a "spiritual analysis" of the Pharisees. A good title for today's chat would be “Truth or Tradition”.You might remember years ago that there was a popular television program called“Truth or Consequences”, hosted by Bob Barker. Jesus exposed the darkness oftheir hearts with the truth. If you want to know or recognize what a lie is,you must know what the truth is. I'm convinced the main reason we have majorissues in so many areas of culture and society today in America is that very fewpeople have any idea what the truth is anymore.  The truth is only found in a Person, Jesus Christ, and HisWord  (John 14:6). When we ignorant ofthe Truth or we reject it after we are exposed to it, we have no choice but tobelieve the lie. That is why Jesus said to the Pharisees and religious leadersin John 8:44-47: “You are of your father the devil, and the desires of yourfather you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not standin the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaksfrom his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. But because Itell the truth, you do not believe Me. Which of you convicts Me of sin? And ifI tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God'swords; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God." It is interesting to note that in the above passage the Phariseeresponded to this stinging rebuke by saying: “Then the Jews answered andsaid to Him, "Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have ademon?"  (John 8:48). This is whatalways happens when truth is rejected. Maybe Jesus had this verse from Isaiah5:20 in mind when He was exposing these Pharisees: “Woe to those who callevil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” In verses 39-40, Jesus exposed the basic error and thinkingof the Pharisees which was that righteousness was only a matter of externalactions, and they minimized internal attitudes. They were very careful to keepthe outside clean, but they ignored the wickedness within. They seemed toforget that the same God who created the outside also created the inside, the"inner person" that also needs cleansing (Ps. 51:6, 10). Jesus called them, “foolish ones”, another way of saying “senselessones”. They lost their sense, their ability to reason in a sensible way. Today,in many of our churches we have done the same thing when we chose our traditionover the Truth of God's Word. I'm afraid many of our churches today are full ofhypocritical Pharisees, and often the biggest ones are the pastors and leaders.They refuse to make any changes in their methods or music to reach a lost worldbecause of their old “traditions”. They are afraid that grandpa and grandma whoare buried in the cemetery behind the church will get upset!  Today, I trust we will choose Jesus over our manmadetraditions and share His love with everyone we can! God bless!

From Luke 23 and Matthew 18

In an encounter with Jesus, a young man comes to Jesus thinking he has it all together, but when Jesus challenges his thinking, the man realizes he isn’t where he thought he was. Jesus’ words will also likely also challenge what you are trusting in. From Luke 18.

Please join us as we discuss the way of the Lord as our Shepard and his desire to rescue his lost sheep. From Luke 15:1-10 message delivered by Pastor Matt Irving

From Luke 22:1.23. This sermon was preached by Ben Goldenberg and is 10 minutes long.

From Luke 22:1.23. This sermon was preached by Ben Goldenberg and is 10 minutes long.

Profs. Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson as they discuss the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphan. Together, they into the powerful texts for the seventh Sunday after Epiphany. From Luke's Sermon on the Plain to the story of Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers, we explore the resounding call to community, transformation, and trust in God's justice. Join us as we reflect on what it means to delight in the Lord and embrace the hope of resurrection in the future and our daily lives. Commentaries for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany on February 23, 2025 can be found at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/seventh-sunday-after-epiphany-3/commentary-on-luke-627-38-3. Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/NukFsbnzwHg.

From Luke 5:33-39

Hospitality is more than something we receive at a restaurant. It is a deeply Christian practice modeled by Jesus. The welcome we’ve received by God propels us to welcome others. In fact, it could be Jesus we receive. From Luke 15, Genesis 18.

Pastor John has a timely word for us today. From Luke 5, pastor will show how we need the net that is formed from fellowship with other believers. Lets all join together in the harvest.

From Luke 2:22-32. In this passage we see that as we seek to be conformed into the image of Christ, we must be transformed and prepared and commissioned to be a part of the work He is doing in the world. Those that are transformed by Christ are participants in His mission.

In this Christmas message we examine the two birth narratives from Luke and Matthew and look at the differences between the two and explain why they are different. By harmonizing the two versions we get a complete picture that reminds us of what is truly important about both stories - the incarnation. From Luke 2:1-7Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715

From Luke 1v26-38.

Joy looks at two characters, Simeon and Anna, who got to see and recognize Jesus, the Messiah, as a baby. From Luke 2

Please Join Pastor Matt Irving for an insightful message on what it truly means to live ready for Christ. From Luke 12:49-59

As we kick off the Advent season and begin looking towards Christmas, this message challenges us to prepare our hearts for the true meaning of the Christmas Season. We ask the question; have we spent as much time preparing our hearts as we have our homes? If not, then is it any wonder so many miss the power and purpose of Christmas. To help us prepare we look at some lessons from the one who was sent to prepare the way for Jesus, John the Baptist. From Luke 3:1-6.  Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715

Pastor Levi Matteson kicks off our Christmas Advent series asking "Mary Did You Know?", From Luke 1:26-38, including how Luke set the story in a time and place, what Gabriel told Mary, why Mary had to be a virgin, and how nothing is impossible for the creator of the world. This podcast episode is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, December 1, 2024.

From Luke 14v12-23.

If God is all-knowing, why do we need to pray? That question begins this powerful study by Pastor Igor. From Luke and also the account of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness, we learn why God wants us to turn to Him every day in prayer.

From Luke 12:32-34, Cath shares how we can be generous with our money, as a response to a God who gives us everything, experiencing freedom and joy in the process. https://kxc.org.uk/

A religious expert asks Jesus a simple question, “Who is my neighbor?” But Jesus' answer takes him somewhere unexpected, challenging everything he thought he knew about faithfulness and belonging. Through an unlikely hero, this parable invites us to wrestle with what it truly means to love God and others. From Luke 10v25-37.

Life is more difficult than we would like it to be. It comes with challenges we didn't imagine, decisions we would prefer not to face, and sometimes rejection and resistance because of our alignment with Jesus. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses Jesus' time spent in synagogues. In the Gospel of Luke, we see a pattern emerge as Jesus travels from town to town spreading His message: He faces much resistance and rejection, but He remains bold in the face of persecution. From Luke's Gospel, Pastor Allen shows us what we can expect today as we follow Jesus. Are we ready to have a confrontational faith?   To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, visit this link: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate

* Over the last two months we've worked our way through Luke 8 and 9, where Jesus' disciples have begun to realize that Jesus is truly YHWH incarnate, not just a "human" prophet. Jesus has performed multiple miracles demonstrating His deity, including calming a storm, casting out demons, raising Jairus' daughter from the dead, and feeding the 5000. He sent the 12 disciples out in pairs for ministry, and Peter has proclaimed Jesus to be "the Christ of God." * Luke 9:51 says that Jesus "steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem". From Luke 9:51 through Luke 19:27, Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem, culminating with Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem recorded in Luk 19:28-44. In these chapters, while Jesus is traveling through many cities on His way to Jerusalem, Luke records for us a number of events and parables that are not in the other three gospels. * Today, we look at Luke's account of Jesus sending out 70 of His followers, in groups of two, where they are going ahead of Jesus to cities and places that Jesus intends to pass through on His way to Jerusalem.

How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ "How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-the-thief-on-the-cross-found-paradise-with-christ/#arve-youtube-i8hw28p8e5e","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/I8HW28P8E5E?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/STP-S30-EP05-How-the-Thief-On-The-Cross-Found-Paradise-with-Christ.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-12","description":"How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: God's Grace on Death Row Preaching the Gospel to Christians The Final Words of John & Jesus "How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-the-thief-on-the-cross-found-paradise-with-christ/#arve-vimeo-1007749950","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1007749950?h=fa2beeeefe&dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/STP-S30-EP05-How-the-Thief-On-The-Cross-Found-Paradise-with-Christ.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-12","description":"How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ Was the thief on the cross next to Jesus saved? Some say yes, while others say no. If he was saved, how was he saved? Was he saved under the provisions of the Old Covenant, or was he saved under the New Covenant? Is his salvation the same sort of salvation that we receive today under the New Covenant, or is it something different? Some years after Christ's death on the cross and His resurrection, the Apostle Paul writes in Romans 10:9, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Did the thief confess these things and confess his sin? He was literally on his bed of death, so in addition to all this, there's the question of baptism. The thief wasn't baptized. How can what happened between Jesus and the two thieves be explained so we might better understand what took place? Join us on the Straight Truth Podcast this week as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss the biblical account of the thief on the cross from Luke 23. Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot seek to help us see how this story illustrates key aspects of faith, salvation, and even evangelism. From Luke 23:32-33, we learn that two thieves (also called criminals/robbers elsewhere) are led away with and will be put to death on crosses along with Jesus, one on His right and one on His left. Dr. Philpot shares the account of Luke 23 from verses 39-43, where these two criminals have both been reviling Jesus (See Matthew 27:44, Mark 15:32) when almost suddenly one criminal profoundly rebukes the other and then goes on to appeal to Jesus to remember him when He comes into His Kingdom. Jesus answers that man by saying, Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise. Dr. Caldwell tells us Jesus answered that man's request, and he was saved. But how did that happen, we ask? He was saved the same way that salvation has been throughout history. Salvation has always been by grace alone, faith alone,

Jesus empowers and His people to announce the Kingdom and heal the sick, but there's a lot that gets in our way. From Luke 10v1-9, with Christian Dawson.