When it happened I was shocked. Everybody was. There are few things more shocking, I know, we didn’t always get along, and I was not… Read More »Through the Eyes of the Other Prodigal Son | Luke 15
“Calculate the cost.” Last week we heard that Jesus had been at the house of one of the Pharisee leaders for dinner. After he saw… Read More »Calculate the Cost | Luke 14:15-35
It would have been quite the scene. It was the sort of occasion that folks had been looking forward to. The house had to be… Read More »Jesus and the Dinner Party | Luke 13-14
“Those who are last, will be first.” After telling us to “be ready” back in chapter 12, Jesus taught us that we must “transform” and… Read More »Those Who Are Last, Will Be First | Luke 13:10-30
“Unless you transform you will all be similarly destroyed.” After warning his disciples about the dangers of wealth and encouraging them to be children of… Read More »Unless You Transform | Luke 12:54—13:9
“Do not worry about your life.” Jesus begins our text today right where he left off last week. He had just taught us that we… Read More »Do Not Worry About Your Life | Luke 12:22-40
“Guard yourselves from all wealth.” This whole middle section of Luke’s gospel is bookended by this question, “What must I do to inherit lasting life?”… Read More »Guard Yourselves from All Wealth | Luke 12:13-21