This chapter contains warnings about repenting (or we will perish), a parable of a barren fig tree, healing a woman with a disabling spirit, descriptions of the kingdom of God, an encouragement to “enter through the narrow door”, and a lament / prophecy over Jerusalem. ” ‘And [the vineyard owner] said to the vinedresser, “…for…
Month: February 2023
Luke 12
This chapter has parallel teachings to “the sermon on the mount” (Mt 5-7). That means there is so much depth in this chapter we can’t cover it all in this brief format. ” ‘And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God,…
A Prayer for Righteous Discernment
Maybe I’m misunderstanding, though it seems many in the church today, including entire congregations, are being misled by the enemy / world (this isn’t new, Paul wrote letters to such churches). None of us are immune to Satan’s attempts at deceit, and unfortunately, many are unintentionally fooled by his lies. Today I offer a prayer…
Luke 11
This chapter contains several more accounts of Jesus’ ministry including teaching His disciples to pray, being accused of casting out demons in Satan’s name, commentary on demons, the ‘sign of Jonah’, being filled with spiritual light, and rebuking Pharisees / lawyers. “Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of…