Tag Archives: Luke

Signs of the Times

Luke 12:54-59 This title ought to be good for at least 100 extra “views” today, but sadly, those viewers will be disappointed, because I have no juicy End Times nonsense to share with you… Oh yes; good blogging, but I’m … Continue reading

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Peace, Discord and Division

“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! Do you think I came to bring peace on … Continue reading

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Be Ready!

Luke 12:35-48 Jesus is still talking to the disciples; the scene has not changed from last time. Having introduced the Kingdom to the conversation, Jesus now moves further along with three parables that deal with His future return to judge … Continue reading

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Therefore Do Not Worry 2

Luke 12:27-34 Now we continue with Jesus’ remarks to His disciples from last time. For best results, you should have read the previous post before going further. Once again Jesus uses an example from nature to illustrate His point, this … Continue reading

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Therefore Do Not Worry 1

Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.  For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the … Continue reading

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A Rich Fool

Luke 12:13-21 Jesus has been speaking to His disciples in a sort of an aside in front of a very large crowd when suddenly a man in the crowd shouts out a request: He wants Jesus to tell his brother … Continue reading

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All Will be Known

Luke 12:1-12 Having just been with a bunch of Pharisees over lunch, Jesus and the disciples are with a crowd that has gathered; a crowd of several thousand. Before He addresses the crowd, Jesus shares a warning with the disciples, … Continue reading

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Woe!

Luke 11:37-54 After Jesus concluded His remarks recorded by Luke in 11:14-36, He accepted an invitation to dine with a group of Pharisees and teachers of the law. The Pharisees were surprised that Jesus skipped the ceremonial washing that their … Continue reading

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Receive the Light

“No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.  Your eye is the … Continue reading

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“Show us a Sign!”

As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.  For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also will the Son of … Continue reading

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