What do you think of when you think demon possession? I no longer believe that demon possession looks like rolling eyes, spinning heads, or flying objects. Hollywood has distorted the truth and, in doing so, erased something far more dangerous: Satan’s subtlety. Scripture describes him as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, an angel of light, … Continue reading Satan Entered Judas -Luke 22:3
“As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable…”—Luke 19 That introduction matters. It grounds Jesus’ teaching in real life. Zacchaeus becomes the lens through which the parable of the minas is meant to be understood. In other words, “these things” give us context. What Were “These Things”? Moments before the parable, Jesus had a … Continue reading These Things – Luke 19
The Pharisees ask a question that prompts Jesus’ teaching about his return: “When is the kingdom of God coming?” Without extensive study, it is difficult to know precisely how the Pharisees processed the kingdom of God. While we often think of the “kingdom” as a New Testament concept, its roots are deeply embedded in the … Continue reading Kingdom Coming – Luke 17:20-37
I think most of us are drawn to what resonates with our own lives—what helps us, moves us, encourages us, or asks something of us today. That isn’t evil; it’s human. And not everything human is evil. We gravitate toward what we can relate to. That’s why Scripture can sometimes sound like Charlie Brown’s teacher—noise … Continue reading The Stones – Luke 19
Jesus begins with a severe warning: “Woe to the one who causes others to stumble. It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and be thrown into the sea.” He immediately follows with a demanding command: “If your brother sins, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.” At first … Continue reading The Mulberry Tree Parable- Luke 17
Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath day and healed a woman. A synagogue during the time of Jesus was a place of worship, torah reading, prayer and community life. These houses of worship were not the Temple where sacrifices were made instead they were like houses which people gathered on … Continue reading The Synagogue Official (Luke 13:10)
A man in the crowd asks Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Instead of arbitrating, Jesus uses the moment to expose a deeper issue: not merely greed, but a profound lack of trust in God’s provision. Jesus warns, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life … Continue reading A Call to Trust (Luke 12:15)
It’s no secret that the Bible instructs us to love one another. This may be one of the most quoted and well-known teachings in all of Scripture. Perhaps that’s why Luke 12:1 caught my attention: “Under these circumstances, after so many thousands of the multitude had gathered together that they were stepping on one another, … Continue reading Stepping on One Another (Luke 12:1)
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