Podcasts about Gospel of Luke

The Book of Acts—also known as the Acts of the Apostles—reveals the explosive growth of the early Church and the fulfillment of Jesus' Great Commission. Written by Luke, the same author of the Gospel of Luke, this book captures the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Join Jerry as he walks through Acts and brings to life the bold faith of the apostles, the miracles of the Holy Spirit, and the unstoppable advancement of God's Kingdom. Be inspired by ordinary people empowered by an extraordinary God—and take your daily Bible reading to the next level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann. So grab your Bible and let's get started! LINKS: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY Listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and Solid Lives Ministries: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com SOLID LIVES Learn more about Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives Ministries: https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT Help us continue providing free resources around the world: https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

September 29 is the Feast of the Archangels, a Christian celebration honored in Western traditions (also known as Michaelmas) and November 8 in Eastern traditions. Archangels are high-ranking angels in Abrahamic religions who serve as chief messengers and leaders of heavenly hosts. The Main Archangels are Michael: The protector and leader of the heavenly armies who fights against evil; Gabriel: The primary messenger of God who announces major divine plans; Raphael: The healer and guide associated with restoration and protection; and Uriel: Often included as a fourth, known as the angel of light and wisdom. Western Christianity (Catholicism): Explicitly names and venerates Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael from canonical scripture. Eastern Tradition (Orthodox): Recognizes a total of seven principal archangels, including Uriel, Jegudiel, Selaphiel, and Barachiel. In the Gospel of Luke, the celebrated celestial being who tells the Virgin Mary of her Destiny is the Archangel Gabriel. He also announces the impending birth of John the Baptist to his father Zacharias. HJe50. The Glory of Angels by Edward Lucie-Smith at https://amzn.to/3swavlW Books by Edward Lucie-Smith available at https://amzn.to/3GhDQUJ ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVine Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Source: The Glory of Angels by Edward Lucie-Smith (2009 HarperCollins).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus' words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus continues his way to the cross, as he endures a multi-phased false trial before the Jewish council, Pilate, and Herod. Here we're reminded afresh that the innocent Son was handed over so the guilty can go free. Audio | Notes | Luke 22:66-23

Fr. John Riccardo talks about his newest book, "The Resistance: God's Plan for Renewing the Human Family, that releases this week! Plus, Vanessa Denha-Garmo's Coach's Commentary looks at narcissism, the Gospel of Luke, and also at Fulton Sheen's analogy on humility and the humiliation of God. Plus, Bishop Earl Boyea joins along with David Kerr to discuss the Bishop's weekly video series "Year of the Family".

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Monday morning, the 28th of September, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to the Book of Psalms 23:3-4:“He restores my soul;He leads me in the paths of righteousnessFor His name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil;For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”Then we go straight to the Gospel of Luke 9:23: ”Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” We are on a journey, folks, every single one of us, young and old. I don't care whether you are 9 or 90, but we are on a journey! Some of us have got a lot of miles behind us, others have got a lot of miles in front of us, but we are on a journey. I listened to a beautiful old gospel song, sung by a lady by the name of Dotty Rambo, just a short while ago and these words just touched me so deeply: Too many miles behind meToo many trials are throughToo many tears help me to rememberThere's just too much to gain to lose.Too many sunsets behind the mountainToo many rivers my feet have walked throughToo many treasures are waiting over yonderThere's too much to gain to lose.Isn't that beautiful? There is no turning back for you and me. No, no - we are not going back to Egypt. We are not going back to the old life, no. We have come too far, much too far. Do you remember that beautiful book, the Pilgrim's Progress? Some say it is the second most well-known, well-read book, next to the Bible itself, written by John Bunyan and released in 1678. Wow! That is a long time ago. John Bunyan was a non-conformist. In other words, he was a man who loved Jesus Christ. He would not conform to any church government type doctrine. He loved the Lord. He spent a long time in jail, and he wrote this book in Bedford, in England, while in jail. The Pilgrim's Progress - a journey of a Christian, a man by the name of Christian, making his way to the Celestial City, which is Heaven, and all the pitfalls and the hardships that he went through, carrying his little bundle with him, all the way to Heaven.Today, remember, there is too much to gain to lose. God bless you. Have a wonderful day, goodbye.

Delivered by Nicole Orlincallysta Yakob and Michelle Jordyn Limanta from Saint Peter's School Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Daniel 7: 9-10.13-14; Rs psalm 138: 1-2a.2bc-3.4-5; John 1: 47-51.ANGELS ARE SERVANTS The theme for our meditation today is: Angels AreServants. Angels are the inhabitants of heaven who live with the Triune God,who have never experienced a life like all human beings in the world. They arespiritual creatures who have been with God since the existence of the kingdomof Heaven. God reveals His will and power when He is dealing with His creation.In the life of this kingdom, the role of angels is to serve the almighty God. In our celebration of liturgy, the Eucharist anddevotional prayers, we mention angels in connection with their common dutywhich is to sing and to give praise to the Almighty God. They are like asecurity troop that guards and serves all activities in the Kingdom of heaven.There are two special duties of this troop. The first is to protect all humanbeings from any harm and from losing the way in their journey of faith. Theyare called the guardian angels for us the believers. The guardian angels do nothave names  and they are not our patronsaints who actually have names. The second special task is to carry out and to fulfillsome great tasks from the Almighty God. They are called the archangels who havenames, namely Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael. With the term"great" attached to them, it means that their role as heavenlyservants are very important. The scriptures as the official sources for divinerevelation, give us an evidence of faith in these three archangels, whose namesand roles are clearly elaborated. They are different from other angels who haveno names and specific works for each of them.  The archangel Michael is mentioned in the scripturesand also explained in the sacred tradition of the Church as a soldier whodefends the people of God and fights against the great enemy of the Church. Forexample, in the book of Daniel (12,1), Michael is depicted as the one whofights the enemy and defends the People of God from the attacks of theAnti-Christs. Michael is always depicted as the one standing great and strongwhile holding a sword. The archangel Gabriel is described in the scripturesas the servant and bearer of joyful and greatest news from God to His people onearth. For example, he came to Daniel and revealed the message of the coming ofthe Messiah (8, 16-26; 9, 21-27). In the Gospel of Luke, he came to bringjoyful news of John the Baptist's birth (Luke 1,11-20), and he brought also thejoyful news to the Virgin Mary about the birth of Jesus Christ. The ArchangelRaphael is known to us in the Church as the minister for healing blindness,disease, and he also the protector for our journeys. He healed Tobit from hisblindness. He is shown in the Gospel of John as a healer for the sick men atthe pool of Siloam. We should be always grateful to God for giving us thesethree archangels.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord, make us always faithful to followthe instruction and guidance of Your archangels. Glory to the Father and to theSon and to the Holy Spirit ... In the name of the Father ...

When we manage our earthly goods poorly, we're not only wasting our possessions. We're robbing God Himself. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul calls us to be responsible and generous with the resources that the Lord has given us. Receive R.C. Sproul's ebook commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/    Save 35% on your registration to Ligonier's 2027 National Conference in Orlando. The early-bird rate ends soon. https://www.ligonier.org/2027 Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Luke 6:43–49 // Nathan MillerLuke 6:43–49 contrasts healthy trees with bad trees and wise builders with foolish ones. Jesus teaches that a tree is known by its fruit, explaining that the words and actions that flow out of us reflect what is stored in our hearts. He concludes his sermon on the mount with the parable of two builders: the one who hears his words and puts them into practice builds a house on solid rock that withstands severe floods, while the one who disobeys builds on sand without a foundation. This sermon breaks down how obedience to Christ builds an unshakable life.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49668098 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new26.09.27

Luke 6:43–49 // Ben BeasleyLuke 6:43–49 contrasts healthy trees with bad trees and wise builders with foolish ones. Jesus teaches that a tree is known by its fruit, explaining that the words and actions that flow out of us reflect what is stored in our hearts. He concludes his sermon on the mount with the parable of two builders: the one who hears his words and puts them into practice builds a house on solid rock that withstands severe floods, while the one who disobeys builds on sand without a foundation. This sermon breaks down how obedience to Christ builds an unshakable life.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49668099 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new26.09.27

Listen as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the Gospel of Luke. Notes from today's sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15YlCtBKFk5z_k5OzlLySvP360oMZWDdJ/view

Luke 6:43–49 // Jacob NannieLuke 6:43–49 contrasts healthy trees with bad trees and wise builders with foolish ones. Jesus teaches that a tree is known by its fruit, explaining that the words and actions that flow out of us reflect what is stored in our hearts. He concludes his sermon on the mount with the parable of two builders: the one who hears his words and puts them into practice builds a house on solid rock that withstands severe floods, while the one who disobeys builds on sand without a foundation. This sermon breaks down how obedience to Christ builds an unshakable life.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49668100 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new26.09.27

Remembering “he who is forgiven little, loves little”, Is Your Focus Outward in the Love and Service of Others? MESSAGE SUMMARY: From the Gospel of Luke (7:36-50): "Compassion Unpacked" Luke 7:36-50 describes the compassion of God revealed to those who come to Him in humility and faith. In unpacking Luke's Gospel reference, Luke is relating a dinner party taking place in the home of a Pharisee. The Pharisees' thought that their attempts at righteousness would earn them more favor with God, but their focus was outward not inward and in their hearts. The Pharisees were always in Jesus face attacking Jesus and trying to dismiss His teachings. In the Scripture references from Luke and Matthew below, Jesus gave strong words of description and condemnation regarding the Pharisees' hearts and behaviors. However, there were many Pharisees that were Godly and spiritual men. We need to be careful that we do not become twenty-first century Pharisees like the Pharisees identified by Jesus in Luke 7. Like the Pharisees, many of us know the Word of God; but we need to be careful that we do not become judgmental and self-surviving, thereby, missing the fresh wind of the Holy Spirit and forgetting to apply the love and Justice of God in our lives and relationships. Jesus is at this dinner party, in Luke 7, given by a Pharisee, and we are told that a sinful woman comes into the party. The woman comes up behind Jesus and weeps with such intensity that her tears fall on Jesus' feet. The woman, after her earlier conversion, is probably overcome with the conviction of her sinful life and remorse, thereby, becoming a servant to her Lord. In these actions of conviction and love toward Jesus, Jesus explains, to Simon the Pharisee in Luke 7:47, that: “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.”. Simon the Pharisee represents many modern day “church people”. We can get caught up in our personal righteousness. We get used to the presence of God and His peace in our lives, but then we encounter a new follower of Jesus. They, before their conversion, were living in the ways of the world without God's peace. Now, these new believers are so excited with their new life; and their outward manifestation of their conversion may not “fit” with our personal Christian behavioral norms. Sadly, too many modern Christians judge and condemn these new believers rather than loving, encouraging, and embracing these new believers. After all, none of us deserve the forgiveness of God: “I am who I am by the Grace of God through Jesus.“. God wants to have a heart-to-heart talk with us. Therefore, if there is anything in our lives blocking our talk with God, we must remove it – we need to open ourselves to what God will do for us if we will just let go of our life impediments. We must pray for God's guidance to keep us from becoming judgmental, self-righteous, self-centered Christians like the Pharisees in Luke 7.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 5:20; Luke 11:37-44; Luke 15:1-7: Matthew 23:13-19; Matthew 23:23-36; Psalms 55b:13-23. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE SEARCH: www.AWFTL.org/bible-search/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Daniel's Prayer Was “seeking him {God} by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting . . . ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God . . . we have sinned and done wrong'””: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org.   DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Sermon Series of Who Do You Follow the Gospel of Luke by Pastor Chris Bossio

Remembering “he who is forgiven little, loves little”, Is Your Focus Outward in the Love and Service of Others? MESSAGE SUMMARY: From the Gospel of Luke (7:36-50): "Compassion Unpacked" Luke 7:36-50 describes the compassion of God revealed to those who come to Him in humility and faith. In unpacking Luke's Gospel reference, Luke is relating a dinner party taking place in the home of a Pharisee. The Pharisees' thought that their attempts at righteousness would earn them more favor with God, but their focus was outward not inward and in their hearts. The Pharisees were always in Jesus face attacking Jesus and trying to dismiss His teachings. In the Scripture references from Luke and Matthew below, Jesus gave strong words of description and condemnation regarding the Pharisees' hearts and behaviors. However, there were many Pharisees that were Godly and spiritual men. We need to be careful that we do not become twenty-first century Pharisees like the Pharisees identified by Jesus in Luke 7. Like the Pharisees, many of us know the Word of God; but we need to be careful that we do not become judgmental and self-surviving, thereby, missing the fresh wind of the Holy Spirit and forgetting to apply the love and Justice of God in our lives and relationships. Jesus is at this dinner party, in Luke 7, given by a Pharisee, and we are told that a sinful woman comes into the party. The woman comes up behind Jesus and weeps with such intensity that her tears fall on Jesus' feet. The woman, after her earlier conversion, is probably overcome with the conviction of her sinful life and remorse, thereby, becoming a servant to her Lord. In these actions of conviction and love toward Jesus, Jesus explains, to Simon the Pharisee in Luke 7:47, that: “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.”. Simon the Pharisee represents many modern day “church people”. We can get caught up in our personal righteousness. We get used to the presence of God and His peace in our lives, but then we encounter a new follower of Jesus. They, before their conversion, were living in the ways of the world without God's peace. Now, these new believers are so excited with their new life; and their outward manifestation of their conversion may not “fit” with our personal Christian behavioral norms. Sadly, too many modern Christians judge and condemn these new believers rather than loving, encouraging, and embracing these new believers. After all, none of us deserve the forgiveness of God: “I am who I am by the Grace of God through Jesus.“. God wants to have a heart-to-heart talk with us. Therefore, if there is anything in our lives blocking our talk with God, we must remove it – we need to open ourselves to what God will do for us if we will just let go of our life impediments. We must pray for God's guidance to keep us from becoming judgmental, self-righteous, self-centered Christians like the Pharisees in Luke 7.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 5:20; Luke 11:37-44; Luke 15:1-7: Matthew 23:13-19; Matthew 23:23-36; Psalms 55b:13-23. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE SEARCH: www.AWFTL.org/bible-search/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Daniel's Prayer Was “seeking him {God} by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting . . . ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God . . . we have sinned and done wrong'””: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org.   DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor bag, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. And whatsoever house you enter into, there abide, and from there depart. And whosoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.Luke 9:1–6 KJ2000

Pastor Ben preaches on Luke 8:40-56

Mercy Greater Than Our Past In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus receives an invitation to dine at the home of Simon the Pharisee, . . . . . . where a sinful woman approaches Him with profound humility and love. While Simon neglects the customary gestures of hospitality . . . washing Jesus' feet, offering a kiss of peace, and anointing Him with oil . . . the woman performs all three acts, using her tears, her hair, and precious ointment. Simon judges both the woman and Jesus, but Christ reveals that her actions express the depth of her love and her desire for forgiveness. Through the parable of two debtors, Jesus teaches that the person who recognizes the greater forgiveness received will respond with greater love. He then assures the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.” The homily emphasizes that self-righteousness, rather than our sinful past, can become a significant obstacle to God's grace. When we judge others, we close our hearts to gratitude, humility, love, and mercy, forgetting that everything we have received is ultimately a gift of God. The sinful woman demonstrates that our past does not have to define our future or prevent us from encountering Christ's mercy. Saint Paul provides a similar witness: despite his persecution of the Church, he recognizes that he is who he is through God's grace. The central invitation is to acknowledge our own need for mercy, resist judging others by their past, and allow God's grace to lead us toward loving others as Jesus has loved us. Hear more within this Meditation Media. Mercy Greater Than Our Past ------------------------------------------ Art Work The Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee: Flemish Painter: Peter Paul Rubens:  1618

Join Rod Hembree and Janice as they delve into Luke 7 on Bible Discovery TV. This episode examines the authority of Jesus Christ through the story of the centurion's faith and the resurrection of the widow's son. Corie explores the authorship of the Gospel of Luke, while Ryan discusses the life of James, the Son of Thunder. A deep dive into the power of prayer and the significance of faith in the teachings of Christ.

It's Wednesday, September 23rd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Christians call for release of Syrian former mayor A persecution watchdog group is calling for the release of a Christian in Syria.  Suleiman Khalil used to be the mayor of the historic Christian town of Sadad. Syrian authorities arrested him last year. He's been in prison without charges for 19 months.  Listen to comments from Richard Ghazal with In Defense of Christians.  GHAZAL: “He was abducted from his home and thrown in prison, without access to counsel, limited access to family medical care. This event is not unique. This is happening all across Syria in many different ways, but it sends a message to Christians that you are not welcome in Syria. You are not Syrians. You are visitors, you are guests, and this is how you will be treated.” You can sign a petition to free Khalil though a link in our transcript today at TheWorldview.com. Canadian officials euthanized 83-year Christian great-grandmother Law enforcement officials in Canada are now investigating the killing of a Christian great-grandmother. Eighty-three-year-old Brigitte Stegemann was euthanized on July 10. This happened against her will and against the will of her family. Her granddaughter Brigette Kranendonk said, “I truly believe that one nurse really saw us as an obstacle. We were getting in the way of her doing [euthanasia] on my grandmother. I think she really, truly believes that [euthanasia] is the best for people, and shame on me for trying to stop that.” Proverbs 12:10 says, “The tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.” Will European Union add Canada? The European Union is exploring ways to add Canada as an associate member, reports the Epoch Times.  European Union Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, “I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the European Union.” Von der Leyen continued, “Our cultural, historical, and personal links run deep in the fabric of our societies and thanks to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement our trade and goods has grown by 75 percent in less than a decade.”  Carney responded on X, “With President von der Leyen and [European Parliament] President [Roberta] Metsola, we focused on what comes next: a closer partnership that strengthens our mutual sovereignty in order to create more opportunities and prosperity for our people.”  However, the idea has received pushback from conservatives in Canada.  Trump's Greenland deal allows America's military presence The United States is establishing a larger military presence on Greenland. President Donald Trump signed an agreement with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday.  The agreement does not make Greenland a territory of the U.S. But it does allow the U.S. military to use the region for its missile defense shield.  Listen to comments from President Trump. TRUMP: “We will have the complete ability to do what is necessary to defend the American continent and also Europe and other places. No U.S. adversary will ever be permitted to establish a military presence in Greenland anymore or make sensitive investments there without our express written approval. “We will immediately begin the process of developing a large military presence in the appropriate locations. We'll be building two very major military bases.” How Christians are reaching the deaf And finally, Christian ministries are reaching the deaf and hard-of-hearing with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. RevelationMedia, in partnership with the International Mission Board, launched an animated Bible resource. It's the Gospel of Luke, word-for-word, in American Sign Language. In it, the characters themselves sign through the story. Steve Cleary, Founder of RevelationMedia, said, “In many parts of the world, deaf individuals are treated as second-class citizens. Disconnected from the hearing world, these individuals often feel forgotten and unloved. Our mission is to bring the hope and good news of the Gospel into their hands through a compelling, visual format they can understand.” In Luke 7:22, Jesus said, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the Gospel preached to them.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, September 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Join Rod Hembree and Janice on Bible Discovery TV as they delve into the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Explore the profound lessons from Luke 4:1-13, where Jesus counters Satan's temptations with scripture. Understand the role of humility and the power of God's Word in overcoming pride and temptation. This episode also touches on the significance of Jesus' teachings and the historical context of the Pharisees.

Join Rod and Janice Hembree as they delve into the Gospel of Luke in this episode of Bible Discovery. Explore the historical context, key figures, and significant events described in Luke's account, including the genealogies of Jesus and the role of John the Baptist. Gain insights into the differences between the genealogies in Matthew and Luke, and understand the significance of God's timing and the Holy Spirit's influence. This episode offers a thorough exploration of early Christian teachings and the importance of sharing the message of Jesus Christ.

Friends of the Rosary,In the Gospel of Luke (8:19-21), Christ Jesus says that His true family is “those who hear the word of God and act on it.”The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to himbut were unable to join him because of the crowd.He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, and they wish to see you.”He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothersare those who hear the word of God and act on it.”Tuesday's message is simple and direct: faith is not just listening, agreeing, or admiring from a distance.Faith becomes real when it shapes our choices, our mercy, our honesty, and our obedience.We ask Our Lord to help us not only to hear His word, but to live it!Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• September 22, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Our chapter (18) in Ezekiel offers us a change of focus, instead of describing the sins of God's nation, the prophet is caused to express God's encouragement to individuals in that nation to turn from their evil ways and serve him.  This is also a chapter which stresses the divine judgement on individuals and shows that the word ‘soul' does not mean some ‘spirit' part of a person, often referred to as ‘the soul' that is able to continue ‘living' in some way – even though the body is dead.  This is what the Greeks and Romans believed – and the Catholics believed and most other ‘christians'-  under their influence – came to  believe in later centuries  – and, of course, the Muslims.Twice in this chapter Ezekiel records the words of God, “the soul who sins shall die” [v.4,20]. The Hebrew word can be translated as ‘the person' wherever it occurs.  Ezekiel conveys God's blunt words to the people, “Therefore I will judge you … every one according to his (her) ways, declares the Lord GOD.  Repent and turn from your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin.”  [v.30]  Godlessness is obviously going to be the ruin of our world today.   Just as Jerusalem and its wonderful temple were destroyed in the days of Jeremiah and Ezekiel, so will our world will experience  an awesome judgement by God.   Our present readings of the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke are making this increasingly clear.The final verses in our Ezekiel chapter catches our attention; its appeal applies just as much now as it did then. “Make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit!  Why will you die …?” [v.31] This is equally a question for today, “why will you die” eternally – never again to see the light and experience and explore the wonders of existence?  Many Scriptures ask this question, read Psalm 49 as an outstanding example.Luke records [ch. 15] Jesus' parable about a lost coin.  A diligent search is made and it is found – what rejoicing follows!  “Just so,” says Jesus [v.10], “I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”  Jesus is the only person who ever lived who has never had to repent about anything.  Has there been “joy in heaven” over you?  Or will there be when you “make yourself a new heart” and marvel in “a new spirit” of mind as you are baptised into the name of Christ and commit yourself to use your particular talents in the service of Christ – before he returns!

This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus' words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, Jesus continues his way to the cross, as he is brought before Caiaphas, the high priest, late at night while Peter betrays him three times. His story reveals the power of grace over the heartbreaking prevalence of sin. Audio | Notes | Luke 22:54-65

The parable of the prodigal son marvelously depicts Christ's mercy toward those He came to save. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul revisits this parable to reveal why we should rejoice every time a lost soul is found. Get R.C. Sproul's hardcover commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Listen as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the Gospel of Luke. Notes from today's sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q-_oqROlpEYpWJIHEZLjAxN4tzxTEjpb/view

Giving Thanks to the Lord MESSAGE SUMMARY: From the Gospel of Luke (17:11-19): “Giving Thanks to the Lord” Introduction from “Living the Bible”: Rev. William Tyndall, in the 1500s, translated the entire Bible, by hand, from Latin into English so that the ordinary people could have the Word from the Lord. Tyndall was burned at the stake, in 1537, by the Church because of his courage and gift of the translated Bible to the human race. In 1611, Tyndall's translation was used to develop the King James version of the English Bible. People have died in the translation, printing, and distribution of the Bible so that we can have our Bible to read and understand. If we would just take ten minutes a day to read the Bible, our Spiritual lives would be greater than we could imagine. By the way, it is OK to mark in the Bible – you can underline key points or make notes to increase your knowledge and understanding of the Lord's Word. As we systematically read the Bible we need to learn and understand God's Word – through study and memorization. Also, we need to meditate on God's Word from the Bible: “but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night." (Psalms 1:2). The five fingers for getting a grasp of the Bible's scriptures are: 1) hear; 2) read; 3) mark; 4) learn; and 5) inwardly digest the scriptures. Remember, “The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and it contains all that is needed for our Salvation.”. Today's Message – “Giving Thanks to the Lord”: In Isaiah 12:4, we are instructed: “And you will say in that day: ‘Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.'”. If we compare all our lives' conveniences and facilitators today with the life situation of a twenty-five-year-old person in 1900, we will realize how truly blessed and privileged, in terms of things that make our lives easier, we are to live today. Also, we are blessed to live where we live today. When is the last time we gave thanks to God for living in this time period and living in America? “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name.” We have so many things, including our health, job, home facilities, and family, for which we should “give thanks to the Lord”. However, we get focused on ourselves; and we forget how blessed our lives are. Therefore, we forget to “give thanks to the Lord”. In Luke 17:11-19, Luke tells us the story of Jesus healing the ten lepers: “On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.' When he saw them he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.' And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, ‘Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?' And he said to him, ‘Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.'". Of the ten lepers that Jesus healed, only one leper, the “foreigner”, gave “thanks to the LORD, call upon his name”. It seems that Jesus is disappointed that not one of His fellow Jews gave thanks for being healed. We can only hope that we don't take God's blessings for grated and fail to “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name.”. As followers of Jesus, we should not need our country's upcoming legally designated Thanksgiving Day to, during every day of our lives: “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon his name.”.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  Luke 17:11-19; Proverbs 13:1-25; Psalms 1:1-2; Joshua 1:8; Romans 15:4; Isaiah 12:4; Psalms 50b:13-23. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE SEARCH: www.AWFTL.org/bible-search/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Do You Struggle with Your “Prayer Life”? Find a Quiet Place for Your Personal Relationship with God and Pray to the Universe's Creator”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org.   DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Luke 6:43–49 // Nathan MillerLuke 6:43–49 contrasts healthy trees with bad trees and wise builders with foolish ones. Jesus teaches that a tree is known by its fruit, explaining that the words and actions that flow out of us reflect what is stored in our hearts. He concludes his sermon on the mount with the parable of two builders: the one who hears his words and puts them into practice builds a house on solid rock that withstands severe floods, while the one who disobeys builds on sand without a foundation. This sermon breaks down how obedience to Christ builds an unshakable life.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49664687 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new26.09.20

Luke 6:43–49 // Jacob NannieLuke 6:43–49 contrasts healthy trees with bad trees and wise builders with foolish ones. Jesus teaches that a tree is known by its fruit, explaining that the words and actions that flow out of us reflect what is stored in our hearts. He concludes his sermon on the mount with the parable of two builders: the one who hears his words and puts them into practice builds a house on solid rock that withstands severe floods, while the one who disobeys builds on sand without a foundation. This sermon breaks down how obedience to Christ builds an unshakable life.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49664683 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new26.09.20

Friends of the Rosary,Today, in the Gospel of Luke (8:4-15), Jesus tells the parable of the sower. The seed is the Word of God. But since not every soul receives it the same way, the fruit depends on the soil of the heart.Some hearts are hard, some are shallow, some are crowded by worries and pleasures, and some are open, patient, and faithful.God is always sowing His word into our lives, but Faith grows when we listen, remove distractions, and persevere (even when growth feels slow)In 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49, Paul explains resurrection using the image of a seed. A seed is placed in the ground, and, in a sense, it “dies”; God can transform what looks small, buried, or broken into new life.He is saying that our earthly life is fragile, limited, and marked by weakness, but that God can raise it to glory. What feels buried, hidden, or wasted in our life can still become something new in God's hands.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠September 19, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, And certain women, who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven demons, And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto him of their substance. And when many people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spoke by a parable[.]Luke 8:1–4 KJ2000Let’s do a little experiment here. I’m going to read this parable to you without comment. I want you to try to imagine yourself as a person who has never heard it before, had no frame of reference for it, and didn’t have a clue what Jesus was talking about here. The closest you’ve come to this is sowing a few seeds in the ground one time as a kid.Listen to the parable; you have never heard it before. What do you conclude that Jesus was driving at? Let’s begin, then, in Luke chapter 8.

Dr. John closes out the Gospel of Luke with Jesus' ascension from Bethany (Luke 24:50-53), arguing that heaven is a real, physical place rather than a purely spiritual state, and that Jesus' ascension was a genuine bodily journey there. He explores what it means that Christ is now seated at the right hand of the Father — his finished work, his present reign, and his ongoing priestly intercession for believers — and why the disciples returned to Jerusalem rejoicing rather than grieving.The End of the Beginning: Everyone knows how this story ends — Jesus is crucified, buried, and rises again. But in this 15-part series through Luke 23-24, Dr. John Neufeld shows why these familiar chapters still reward careful study, tracing the trials before Pilate and Herod and the road to the cross. Along the way, he uncovers details unique to Luke's account that reveal what kind of King Jesus truly is.

Pastor Ben preaches on Luke 8:26-39

This message was given by Pastor DJ Ritchey on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Memorial Heights Baptist Church.

“There was not a needy person among them.”That remarkable statement in Acts 4:34 describes the early church's generosity. The first Christians freely shared what God had entrusted to them so their community's needs were met.Their example can sound almost foreign in a culture that prizes independence and personal ownership. But according to Dr. Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), the generosity we see in Acts reflects something much deeper than a particular financial system. It reveals what happens when people begin to see themselves, their possessions, and one another differently because of the gospel.So what can the early church teach us about generosity today?Hold What You Have With Open HandsMoney and possessions receive considerable attention throughout the Gospel of Luke, and Dr. Bock summarizes Luke's perspective with a simple image: believers should hold what they own with loose hands.The reason is stewardship. What we possess ultimately comes from God. We are not owners in the absolute sense but stewards responsible for faithfully managing what He provides.That changes the question from, “What can I do with my money?” to, “How can I use what God has entrusted to me to serve Him and others?”Open-handed stewardship does not mean possessions are inherently wrong. It means we refuse to grip them so tightly that they become unavailable when God gives us an opportunity to help someone else.Generosity Flows From Spiritual TransformationActs places the extraordinary generosity of the early believers immediately after Pentecost and the Holy Spirit's coming.That placement matters. Dr. Bock describes spiritual transformation as redirecting the focus of our lives. Instead of everything pointing inward toward ourselves and our own agendas, our attention begins moving upward toward God and outward toward others.That transformation inevitably affects how we think about possessions.We no longer view our resources merely as tools for our own comfort or even solely for the benefit of our immediate families. We begin recognizing that God may also use what He has entrusted to us to care for the people He places around us.The early Christians understood themselves as an extended family—brothers and sisters united in Christ. When needs arose within that family, those who could responded.Their generosity was not simply a financial practice. It was evidence of changed hearts.Generosity Was Voluntary, Not ForcedActs 2 and 4 have sometimes raised the question of whether the early church abandoned private ownership altogether. Acts 5 helps clarify the issue.When Ananias and Sapphira sold property but misrepresented what they had given, Peter made clear that the property had remained theirs and that they had authority over the proceeds. Their sin was not keeping some of the money. Their sin was dishonesty.That tells us something important about the early church's generosity: it was voluntary.Believers were not compelled to surrender everything they owned. They chose to give because their hearts had been transformed.That voluntary nature actually makes their generosity more remarkable. No one had to force them to care for one another. Their willingness reflected their character.Wise Generosity Is Sustainable GenerosityThe language Luke uses also suggests that believers were not necessarily liquidating all their possessions at once. Rather, they sold possessions as needs arose.That implies discernment. Dr. Bock points to the contrast between Jesus' encounter with the rich ruler and His encounter with Zacchaeus. Jesus instructed the rich ruler to sell everything, while Zacchaeus announced that he would give away half of his possessions and was commended for his response.The lesson is not that every Christian must dispose of everything he or she owns. The larger principle is that our possessions should remain available to God.Generosity should also be practiced wisely. Giving everything away immediately could leave someone unable to meet his own responsibilities and eventually dependent upon others. Faithful stewardship asks us to manage what God provides in a way that sustains generosity.The goal is not reckless giving. It is a heart consistently ready to respond.Christian Generosity Grows From Christian CommunityActs 4 says the believers were “one in heart and soul” before describing how they shared their possessions.That connection is significant. Generosity becomes more natural when we genuinely view other believers as family.Christians sometimes call one another “brother” or “sister,” but the early church lived as though those words were actually true. They knew one another closely enough to recognize needs and cared enough to respond when those needs arose.That same connection appears elsewhere in Luke's writings. When John the Baptist called people to produce fruit consistent with repentance, he gave an intensely practical example: If someone has clothing and another person is without it, the person who has enough should share.Love for God and love for neighbor belong together. That is the same connection Jesus makes in the Great Commandment. A transformed relationship with God should eventually become visible in how we treat the people around us.Meeting Needs Does Not Mean Everyone Has the Same AmountActs 4:34 says there was “not a needy person among them.”That does not necessarily mean every Christian possessed exactly the same amount. The focus was on meeting genuine needs.1 Timothy 6 says that if we have food and clothing, we should be content with these things. Dr. Bock suggests this provides a helpful lens for understanding Acts: the church made sure people had the necessities of life.The goal was not financial uniformity. It was to ensure brothers and sisters in Christ would not be left without basic provision while others in the community could help.That distinction matters. Biblical generosity is not primarily about making everyone's financial circumstances identical. It is about refusing to ignore genuine needs when God has given us the resources to respond.Barnabas and the Importance of Our MotivesActs places two dramatically different examples side by side.Barnabas sells property and gives the proceeds to help others. Immediately afterward, Ananias and Sapphira attempt to appear more generous than they actually are.The contrast exposes a serious danger: generosity can become something we perform for others' approval. Barnabas is presented positively because his generosity is genuine. Ananias and Sapphira seek the appearance of sacrificial generosity without the reality behind it.The issue is ultimately one of the heart. Biblical generosity is not about appearing generous. It is about honestly surrendering what God has entrusted to us and responding faithfully when opportunities arise.“Descriptive” Does Not Mean IrrelevantActs describes what the early Christians did rather than issuing a direct command that every Christian must sell property.But we should be careful not to use the distinction between descriptive and prescriptive passages as an excuse to avoid the challenge of the text.Biblical narratives frequently present examples intended to shape us. Barnabas is praised. The early church's generosity is celebrated. Their lives point us toward the kind of people Christians should desire to become.The question, then, should not be, “How can I prove that I don't have to do what they did?” A better question is, “What does their example reveal about the kind of heart God desires to form in me?”Acts does not give us a formula for how much property to sell or what percentage of our income to give. It gives us a picture of a community whose relationship with money had been transformed by its relationship with Christ.What Could This Look Like Today?Church benevolence funds can certainly help meet needs, but the generosity pictured in Acts is even more relational.It requires believers to know one another. We should know the people God has placed around us well enough to recognize when someone is struggling. And when we discover a need, helping that person does not always require a formal church program.Sometimes generosity is simply noticing. It may mean providing something someone lacks, helping a family through a difficult season, or using resources God has given us to ease another person's burden.Jesus tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Most of us devote considerable attention to our own well-being. Christian generosity asks us to become increasingly attentive to others' well-being, too.A Question Worth AskingThe early church's generosity flowed from a deeper reality: these believers were united in Christ.They held their possessions loosely because their ultimate treasure was found elsewhere. Their resources became tools for loving others rather than merely serving themselves.Their example leaves us with a valuable question: Given the resources God has entrusted to me, how might I use them to bless someone else?We do not need identical bank accounts, nor are we commanded to sell everything we possess. But followers of Jesus are called to become generous people—people whose hearts have been transformed by the gospel, who see fellow believers as family, and who hold everything God provides with open hands.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm in my 70s and setting up a trust that will eventually divide my estate equally between my two daughters. One is financially responsible, but the other struggles to manage money. How can I structure her inheritance so she doesn't receive it all at once and the money helps rather than harms her?Resources Mentioned:Become a FaithFi PartnerSplitting Heirs: Transferring Wisdom and Wealth to the Next Generation by Ron Blue with Jeremy WhiteFaithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly MagazineFaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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Friends of the Rosary,Today, September 16, when we honor, as saints of the day, Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, and both, Martyrs, we read in the Gospel of Luke (7:31–35) how the Lord noted that the people of his generation criticize him as "a friend of tax collectors and sinners." 
"For John the Baptist came neither eating food nor drinking wine,
and you said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.'
The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said,
‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard,
a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'
But wisdom is vindicated by all her children."But Jesus came as God to bring the light of divine presence and love into our fallen and dysfunctional world full of sin. He went to the poor, the disabled, the marginalized, the forgotten, those crippled by sin.As Bishop Barron explains, "He came to bring the ordo of God into a disordered world. He came as the keynote to tune up a cacophonous universe. And thus the proponents of disorder and the producers of the cacophony sought to destroy him.""The Church is the mystical body of Jesus, the living organism that makes present Christ's mind and will in the world. It is his love made flesh throughout the ages, his hands and feet and eyes and heart. We are all, through baptism, members of that body."Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠September 16, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

This message was given by Pastor DJ Ritchey on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Memorial Heights Baptist Church.

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsForgiveness sounds noble until you have to do it for real, and Luke 17 doesn't let us stay vague. We sit down as the Life Talk Podcast crew and follow Jesus' words step by step as He warns about temptation, calls out the danger of causing “little ones” to stumble, and then lands the punch: when a brother repents, we forgive, even when it keeps happening. That's not soft or sentimental. It's truth, rebuke, repentance, and restoration, all aimed straight at the heart.Right after that command, the disciples ask for what many of us feel we need: “Increase our faith.” We talk about why forgiveness requires faith, because letting go means trusting God with justice and refusing to let bitterness take root. Jesus' mustard seed image isn't a shortcut to getting whatever we want; in this context it's power for the impossible work of uprooting deep, tangled roots in the soul. If you've carried resentment for years, or you've felt stuck replaying the same offense, this passage brings both conviction and a real path forward.Jesus also checks our pride with the picture of the servant who simply does his duty. We connect humility to discipleship and ask what it looks like to obey without needing applause. Then we close with one of the most sobering gratitude stories in the Gospel of Luke: ten lepers are cleansed, but only one returns to give thanks, and he's the outsider, the Samaritan. The question hangs in the air for all of us: when God answers, do we come back and worship, or do we just move on to the next request?If you're tracking with us, subscribe so you don't miss the next Luke study, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show. What part of Luke 17 challenges you the most right now?New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

When criticized for being associated with sinful people, Jesus spoke three parables. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul show how these parables beautifully portray the Lord's compassion for wayward souls. Get R.C. Sproul's hardcover commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

This morning we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus' words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, we reach the famous Garden of Gethsemane, as Jesus continues his way to the cross. It's here, in this garden, that He embraces the cup of God's wrath, so that we could be embraced by the Father instead. Audio | Notes | Luke 22:39-53

The resurrection...the greatest event in the history of the world and yet as followers of Jesus what does that really mean for us? Jesus rises from the dead and ascends to heaven and leaves us here... for what? The end of Jesus' earthly life is actually the beginning for us so join us as we conclude our study in the Gospel of Luke!

Dr. Andrew Das of Elmhurst University The Concordia Commentary on GalatiansThe post Surprises in the Gospel of Luke, Part 2 – Dr. Andrew Das, 9/10/26 (2531) first appeared on Issues, Etc..