In our passage today, a lawyer asks Jesus who his neighbor is, and Jesus responds by telling one of his best-known parables -- the story of the Good Samaritan. Even…
This time of year in our culture is largely dedicated to consumption. We are getting ready to consume vast quantities of food on Thanksgiving. We are preparing to buy loads…
In Luke 10:21-24, we find Jesus expressing his right to conceal and to reveal information to different groups of people. This rather short passage contains huge theological implications. The main…
Second part of message
The first part of Luke chapter 10 shows us that Jesus sent out 70 disciples to visit various communities as he traveled toward Jerusalem. As we read this passage, we…
Two more reasons Jesus' disciples fail
Abysmal failures often follow mountain top experiences. In the 1981 NFL season, the SF 49ers beat the Cinci Bengals in the Super Bowl. The following year, the 49ers finished in…
Imagine experiencing the most remarkable, amazing thing that you’ve ever seen and not telling anyone about it. That’s what happened to Peter, James, and John one day when they accompanied…
A very old German legend tells the story of a man named Faust, who makes a bargain with the devil. In exchange for knowledge and pleasure, Faust forfeited his soul.…
In our world today, identity is very important. People want to identify themselves in various ways and they want others to identify them accurately. And there’s a lot of confusion…