Podcasts about Luke 18

To Be Like Him | He Has Given Mercy | Luke 18:31-19:27This year, we're studying the gospels as one harmonious story in order to see the glory of God as revealed through them with the clearest picture of God in the person of Jesus painted for us and “To Be Like Him.”In today's sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses one of our greatest needs in life, God's mercy.

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Don't Stop Praying (Luke 18:1-8) by Edgington EPC

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In this teaching from Luke 18, Pastor Landon walks through Jesus' prediction of His suffering and the healing of blind Bartimaeus near Jericho. Though the disciples had walked closely with Jesus, they still struggled to understand His clear words about the cross. Their spiritual blindness reminds us that proximity to Jesus does not automatically mean clarity. Meanwhile, a blind beggar sees what others miss — that Jesus is the Son of David, the promised Messiah. When Bartimaeus cries out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me,” the crowd tries to silence him. But faith persists. Jesus stops. He listens. He restores the man's sight. This teaching explores: • Spiritual blindness from Genesis to the Gospels • How Satan blinds minds from seeing the gospel (2 Corinthians 4) • Blind spots in every season of life • Identity confusion in today's culture • Misplaced hope in politics, relationships, and self • The humility required to cry out for mercy • Why Jesus' healings point toward the coming resurrection The deepest blindness is not cultural or political — it is failing to see Christ clearly. Like Bartimaeus, we are invited to pray: “Lord, have mercy on me.” “Lord, let me receive my sight.” When Jesus gives sight, the response is simple: he followed Him. May Christ Himself be our peace. Speaker:Pastor Landon Churchill Sermon Date: 2/22/2026 ComeToFreedom.com

Faith says that the sinner, the humble and the poor come into the Kingdom of God. Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 11:27-12:9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-poss-02-22-2026.MP3

Rev. Tim Udouj

To Be Like Him | He Desires to Interact with Us | Luke 18:9-14This year, we're studying the gospels as one harmonious story in order to see the glory of God as revealed through them with the clearest picture of God in the person of Jesus painted for us and “To Be Like Him.”In today's sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses Jesus' desire to interact with us and what that should mean to us His followers. 

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31 Then Jesus took unto him the twelve, and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the prophets concerning the Son of man.Assumpsit autem Jesus duodecim, et ait illis : Ecce ascendimus Jerosolymam, et consummabuntur omnia quae scripta sunt per prophetas de Filio hominis : 32 For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and scourged, and spit upon:tradetur enim gentibus, et illudetur, et flagellabitur, et conspuetur : 33 And after they have scourged him, they will put him to death; and the third day he shall rise again.et postquam flagellaverint, occident eum, et tertia die resurget. 34 And they understood none of these things, and this word was hid from them, and they understood not the things that were said.Et ipsi nihil horum intellexerunt, et erat verbum istud absconditum ab eis, et non intelligebant quae dicebantur. 35 Now it came to pass, when he drew nigh to Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the way side, begging.Factum est autem, cum appropinquaret Jericho, caecus quidam sedebat secus viam, mendicans. 36 And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant.Et cum audiret turbam praetereuntem, interrogabat quid hoc esset. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.Dixerunt autem ei quod Jesus Nazarenus transiret. 38 And he cried out, saying: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.Et clamavit, dicens : Jesu, fili David, miserere mei. 39 And they that went before, rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me.Et qui praeibant, increpabant eum ut taceret. Ipse vero multo magis clamabat : Fili David, miserere mei. 40 And Jesus standing, commanded him to be brought unto him. And when he was come near, he asked him,Stans autem Jesus jussit illum adduci ad se. Et cum appropinquasset, interrogavit illum, 41 Saying: What wilt thou that I do to thee? But he said: Lord, that I may see.dicens : Quid tibi vis faciam? At ille dixit : Domine, ut videam. 42 And Jesus said to him: Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.Et Jesus dixit illi : Respice, fides tua te salvum fecit. 43 And immediately he saw, and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.Et confestim vidit, et sequebatur illum magnificans Deum. Et omnis plebs ut vidit, dedit laudem Deo.Pope St Gregory the Great says: "The man born blind of whom the Gospel tells is surely the human race. Ever since man has been turned out of Paradise in the person of our first father, he has not known the light of heaven, and therefore has suffered through being plunged into the darkness of condemnation."

31 Then Jesus took unto him the twelve, and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the prophets concerning the Son of man.Assumpsit autem Jesus duodecim, et ait illis : Ecce ascendimus Jerosolymam, et consummabuntur omnia quae scripta sunt per prophetas de Filio hominis : 32 For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and scourged, and spit upon:tradetur enim gentibus, et illudetur, et flagellabitur, et conspuetur : 33 And after they have scourged him, they will put him to death; and the third day he shall rise again.et postquam flagellaverint, occident eum, et tertia die resurget. 34 And they understood none of these things, and this word was hid from them, and they understood not the things that were said.Et ipsi nihil horum intellexerunt, et erat verbum istud absconditum ab eis, et non intelligebant quae dicebantur. 35 Now it came to pass, when he drew nigh to Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the way side, begging.Factum est autem, cum appropinquaret Jericho, caecus quidam sedebat secus viam, mendicans. 36 And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant.Et cum audiret turbam praetereuntem, interrogabat quid hoc esset. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.Dixerunt autem ei quod Jesus Nazarenus transiret. 38 And he cried out, saying: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.Et clamavit, dicens : Jesu, fili David, miserere mei. 39 And they that went before, rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me.Et qui praeibant, increpabant eum ut taceret. Ipse vero multo magis clamabat : Fili David, miserere mei. 40 And Jesus standing, commanded him to be brought unto him. And when he was come near, he asked him,Stans autem Jesus jussit illum adduci ad se. Et cum appropinquasset, interrogavit illum, 41 Saying: What wilt thou that I do to thee? But he said: Lord, that I may see.dicens : Quid tibi vis faciam? At ille dixit : Domine, ut videam. 42 And Jesus said to him: Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.Et Jesus dixit illi : Respice, fides tua te salvum fecit. 43 And immediately he saw, and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.Et confestim vidit, et sequebatur illum magnificans Deum. Et omnis plebs ut vidit, dedit laudem Deo.

Gospel of Luke: Luke 18:31-43 by Rev. Josh Hall, Senior Pastor, on February 15, 2026, at FBCTLH.

Faithful prayer reflects the strength one finds in God through Christ while waiting for justice. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 18:1-13 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-pushy-02-15-2026.MP3

How Do You Know If Your Faith Is Real? | Christ For YouText: Luke 18:31–43 | Quinquagesima (The Healing of the Blind Beggar)Most people say they believe. They know the words. They know the stories. They know the Lutheran slogans. But what if you can be close to Jesus and still miss Him, like the disciples did? What is true, saving faith? What makes faith faith? And how do you know you actually have it?Jesus answers on the road to Jerusalem. He tells the Twelve, with terrifying clarity, that He will suffer, be killed, and rise again, and they cannot “put it together.” They expect glory, not a cross. But a blind beggar sees what they don't. He hears the promise, confesses Jesus as the Son of David, and cries out for mercy. That is saving faith: the heart's confidence in God's mercy for Christ's sake, clinging to the crucified and risen Savior “for you.”And the comfort is stronger than the doubt: Jesus still stops. He still hears the cry for mercy. He still gives what He promises through His Word, forgiveness, and His gifts. If you want to know whether your faith is real, don't stare inward. Look to Christ where He has promised to be for you.Subscribe & Share:Spotify: Christ For YouPortuguês: Cristo Para VocêWebsite: ZionWG.orgLooking for a Lutheran Church near you? Support the preaching of God's Word

In today's message, we explore the powerful truth that Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection were not accidental—they were the fulfillment of God's covenant plan from the very beginning. Starting in Luke 18:31–34, Jesus tells His disciples exactly what will happen to Him in Jerusalem. Every detail—His betrayal, mocking, scourging, crucifixion, and resurrection—was foretold centuries earlier in scriptures like Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53. Yet even His closest followers struggled to understand. They expected a warrior king to defeat Rome—but Jesus came as the Lamb of God to defeat sin, death, and Satan. Key themes from this sermon: The Cross Was Always the Plan From Genesis to the Gospels, Scripture reveals a consistent story: humanity's disobedience brought separation from God, but Jesus' obedience at the cross restored what was lost. Adam's disobedience at the tree brought death—but Jesus' obedience at the cross brought life. The Pattern of Covenant, Obedience, and Substitution Throughout the Old Testament, we see pictures pointing to Christ: • Noah was saved through obedience and faith • Abraham and Isaac revealed God's provision of a substitute sacrifice • The Passover and Exodus showed deliverance through God's power • The bronze serpent foreshadowed salvation through looking in faith • The manna and water from the rock pointed to Jesus as the Bread of Life and Living Water Each story reveals the same truth: God provides salvation through faith and obedience. Jesus Is the Fulfillment of Every Covenant Isaiah 53 describes the suffering servant who would be pierced, crushed, and rejected for our sins. Jesus willingly endured the cross, taking the punishment we deserved so we could be reconciled to God. A Call to Examine Our Hearts This message challenges us to ask: Are we fully devoted to Christ, or are we seeking fulfillment in the things of this world? Jesus, the faithful Bridegroom, gave His whole life for us. Our response is to surrender our lives to Him in faith, obedience, and love. Because of the cross, we are no longer separated—we are brought near by the blood of Christ. Key Scriptures: Luke 18:31–34, Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, Genesis 3, Exodus 14–17, Numbers 21, John 3, John 6–7, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 2:13 Speaker: Jeremiah Goin Sermon Date: 2/15/2026 ComeToFreedom.com

The disciples don't hear Jesus words in faith once more. A blind man is the only one who sees Jesus.Quinquagesima1 Samuel 16:1–13; Psalm 89:18-29; 1 Corinthians 13:1–13; Luke 18:31–43

31 Then Jesus took unto him the twelve, and said to them: Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be accomplished which were written by the prophets concerning the Son of man.Assumpsit autem Jesus duodecim, et ait illis : Ecce ascendimus Jerosolymam, et consummabuntur omnia quae scripta sunt per prophetas de Filio hominis : 32 For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and scourged, and spit upon:tradetur enim gentibus, et illudetur, et flagellabitur, et conspuetur : 33 And after they have scourged him, they will put him to death; and the third day he shall rise again.et postquam flagellaverint, occident eum, et tertia die resurget. 34 And they understood none of these things, and this word was hid from them, and they understood not the things that were said.Et ipsi nihil horum intellexerunt, et erat verbum istud absconditum ab eis, et non intelligebant quae dicebantur. 35 Now it came to pass, when he drew nigh to Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the way side, begging.Factum est autem, cum appropinquaret Jericho, caecus quidam sedebat secus viam, mendicans. 36 And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant.Et cum audiret turbam praetereuntem, interrogabat quid hoc esset. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.Dixerunt autem ei quod Jesus Nazarenus transiret. 38 And he cried out, saying: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.Et clamavit, dicens : Jesu, fili David, miserere mei. 39 And they that went before, rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out much more: Son of David, have mercy on me.Et qui praeibant, increpabant eum ut taceret. Ipse vero multo magis clamabat : Fili David, miserere mei. 40 And Jesus standing, commanded him to be brought unto him. And when he was come near, he asked him,Stans autem Jesus jussit illum adduci ad se. Et cum appropinquasset, interrogavit illum, 41 Saying: What wilt thou that I do to thee? But he said: Lord, that I may see.dicens : Quid tibi vis faciam? At ille dixit : Domine, ut videam. 42 And Jesus said to him: Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.Et Jesus dixit illi : Respice, fides tua te salvum fecit. 43 And immediately he saw, and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.Et confestim vidit, et sequebatur illum magnificans Deum. Et omnis plebs ut vidit, dedit laudem Deo.

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Gospel of Luke: Luke 18:18-30; 19:1-10 by Rev. Josh Hall, Senior Pastor, on February 8, 2026, at FBCTLH.

You've no doubt heard the phrase, “Desperate times call for desperate measures.” In Luke 18, Jesus knows times are about to get desperate for himself and his followers. He wants them ready to respond in faith; keep praying, and never give up. Every parable, miracle and interaction in the chapter comes back to this mantra for desperate faith.Have you ever been desperate? Have you ever been in danger of losing heart and close to giving up?This chapter is for preparation for the disciples and for the perseverance of the saints (us!). We all need to hear about the kind of faith that Jesus wants to find in his followers.Read Luke 18 (yea, the whole thing) and reflect on times in your life when hope has grown dim and faith was in short supply.

In this message, Azi walks through Luke 18:18–30 (the Rich Young Ruler) and shows how Jesus lovingly exposes the heart: we can look obedient on the outside, yet still cling to the very thing that competes with God. The law reveals our sin like a mirror—but it can't cleanse us. Only Jesus can. You'll hear stories and illustrations from Martin Luther, Alexander the Great, and everyday life to highlight the difference between trying to earn salvation and receiving salvation by grace through faith. The sermon also connects to Romans 7, reminding us that what's impossible for us is possible with God. The message ends in worship with “Train Song” by Josh Garrels, declaring the hope we all need to hear: “Peace runs deep, deep in Him.” Scripture: Luke 18:18–30; Romans 7 Key themes: grace vs. works, idols of the heart, the purpose of the law, surrender, faith, true treasure If this encouraged you, consider liking, subscribing, and sharing with someone who needs the reminder that Jesus saves—fully and freely. Speaker:Azi Onama Sermon Date: 2/8/2026 ComeToFreedom.com

Luke 18:1-8 English Standard VersionThe Parable of the Persistent Widow18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.' 4 For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.'” 6 And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. 7 And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? 8 I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”Read full chapterEnglish Standard Version (ESV)The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.ESV Text Edition: 2025.

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In the parable of the unjust judge, Jesus teaches his disciples to be persistent in prayer, arguing that if an unjust judge will grant justice through one woman's persistence, how much more so will a perfect and infallible judge grant justice to those who ask? He also tells a parable to those who thought they were righteous, concluding the story with what would have been seen as a twist: the sinner who repents is justified, not the self-righteous man who brings his works before God as his justification. Later, Jesus predicts his death a third time as they continue toward Jerusalem. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

What does it mean to receive the Kingdom of God like a child? In this episode of The Chorus in the Chaos, Jack walks through Luke 18:15–17, where Jesus rebukes His disciples and welcomes infants and children, declaring that “to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Far from being a sentimental moment, this passage reveals something profound about humility, faith, and how salvation works. This episode also asks a hard but necessary question: How might we—parents, churches, and Christians—be hindering children from coming to Jesus today? Along the way, we examine: - Why Jesus prioritizes children and rebukes His own disciples - How pride and self-reliance block the gospel - Why children are a “canary in the coal mine” for cultural health - Five practical ways adults can hinder (or help) children come to Christ - Why salvation is received, not achieved - What it really means to trust God like a child Whether you're a parent, pastor, or simply wrestling with faith and trust, this episode calls us to lay down pride, abandon self-confidence, and receive the gospel with humility, joy, and faith. Key Scripture References: Luke 18:15–17 Luke 18:9–14 (Pharisee and Tax Collector) Luke 18:18–23 (Rich Young Ruler) Connect Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com Generations Be sure to visit our friends at Generations.org! They've built an incredible library of Christ-centered homeschool curriculum, books, and podcasts — all designed to help your family apply the Bible to every area of life. History, science, worldview, you name it — it all points back to Christ. Use the code CHORUS at checkout for 15% off your order.

Jesus is just about to make the steep trip up to Jerusalem, where he'll spend his last week before the cross. But first, he makes a brief stop in Jericho. And as he enters the city, he hears the cries of a blind beggar—a man who knows way more about Jesus than anyone would expect. He knew Jesus's identity; he experienced His kindness, and he knew of His kingdom. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on February 1, 2026.

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In a world filled with noise, deadlines, and complexity, Jesus calls us back to simplicity. Join Pastor Landon Churchill as we open to Luke 18:15-17 to uncover the profound necessity of "Childlike Faith." In this message, we explore two vital truths: the personal call to trust God with the open-handed dependence of a child, and the corporate call for the church to prioritize the next generation. Whether you are feeling spiritually exhausted and need to relearn how to "receive" rather than "achieve," or you are looking for a vision for discipleship, this message is for you. Speaker: Pastor Landon Churchill Sermon Date: February 1, 2026 ComeToFreedom.com

Judgy people distance themselves and look down on others. But the surprise in the Bible is what actually makes someone righteous. In this episode of Live Like It's True, Felicity Carswell and I talk about the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18 and share some of our own stories of being confronted with self-reliance.The truth is, none of us are righteous. We all need mercy. And when we receive it—when we go home justified, we're also free of judging ourselves against other people.  Judgy SeriesFree Resource from Live Like it's TrueResources: Check out Felicity's podcast HEREFelicity CarswellFelicity lives in Chicagoland, Illinois with her husband and two children. She loves people, sport & a good novel, alongside teaching the Bible to women in her local church. Together with her sister, Sarah, Felicity hosts the Two Sisters and A Cup of Tea podcast. Her biscuit of choice is a Chocolate Hobnob.Felicity lives in Chicagoland, Illinois with her husband and two children. She loves people, sport & a good novel, alongside teaching the Bible to women in her local church. Together with her sister, Sarah, Felicity hosts the Two Sisters and A Cup of Tea podcast. Her biscuit of choice is a Chocolate Hobnob. Connect with FelicityInstagramFacebookWebsiteCheck out more episodes in the Judgy Series.Get your Free Live Like It's True Workbook.Check out Resound Media. Check out my nine week study, Control Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible.We've got leader's guides, free bonuses and more for you at ControlGirl.com.  Visit ComparisonGirl.com and get the answers both she and you need in my new book, Comparison Girl for Teens: Thriving Beyond Measure in a World That Compares. Conversation starters, quizzes and more.  Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

We all have a them.The people we quietly feel superior to.The ones we distance ourselves from.The ones we're pretty sure God should work on… preferably far away from us.In this episode, John Ortberg takes an honest look at how a condemning mind works and why Jesus' story of the Pharisee and the tax collector still exposes us today. Drawing on insights from Dallas Willard and Kenneth E. Bailey, we explore how contempt sneaks into our prayers, how “us vs. them” thinking feels spiritual, and why Jesus refuses to stand aloof from anyone.The twist?For Jesus, there is no them.If you've ever caught yourself thinking, “At least I'm not like that person,” this episode might rearrange how you see others, and how you pray. Today's Resources:Kenneth E. Bailey, Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes Lauren F. Winner, The Dangers of Christian Practice: On Wayward Gifts, Characteristic Damage, and Sin 

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