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Luke 21:5-36 In this section Jesus is speaking to the disciples about something that troubles many to this day; it all began innocently enough when they were noticing the amazing beauty of the Temple: Some of his disciples were remarking … Continue reading →

As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the … Continue reading →

Then Jesus said to them, “Why is it said that the Messiah is the son of David?  David himself declares in the Book of Psalms: “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies … Continue reading →

Luke 20:27-40 Having failed to trap Jesus in two waves of attack, they try a third time. This time, the Sadducees move forward and pose a rather twisted hypothetical that is fraught with more political danger than it is with … Continue reading →

Luke 20:20-26 What do you do when your best troops fail to defeat your opponent in a full frontal assault? Well naturally, you cheat! At least that’s what the Jewish leaders tried to do. You’ll recall that they have sent … Continue reading →

Luke 20:9-19 We continue the story of the assault of the Jewish leaders against Jesus in the Temple courtyards; we pick up from last time with the chief priests and teachers of the law, the best and the brightest, on … Continue reading →

Luke 20:1-8 Here’s another trustworthy saying: “When you start a war, whether military or verbal, never underestimate your opponent.” Yep, that one is me too. The time has come for the first assault wave to attack Jesus. He is teaching … Continue reading →