August 22 Luke 19:39-48

August 22  Luke 19:39-48 (ESV) 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem 41 And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, 42 saying, “Would that … More August 22 Luke 19:39-48

Courting public notice

In our Bible reading in Luke 19:28-38 today, we learn of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. In our day of instant news and events being spread across the world like wildfire through social media such as “X” and Facebook, it might be hard to remember that in the time of Jesus, no one was tweeting … More Courting public notice

August 20 Luke 19:11-27

August 20  Luke 19:11-27 (ESV) The Parable of the Ten Minas 11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. 12 He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself … More August 20 Luke 19:11-27

August 19 Luke 19:1-10

August 19  Luke 19:1-10 (ESV) Jesus and Zacchaeus 19:1 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small of stature. … More August 19 Luke 19:1-10

Mercy by the wayside

J.C. Ryle comments on the blind beggar in Luke 18:35-43 (part of our Bible reading plan today.) The miracle described in these verses is rich in instruction. It was one of the great works which witnessed that Christ was sent of the Father. (John 5:36.) But this is not all. It contains also some lively … More Mercy by the wayside

August 18 Luke 18:31-43

August 18 Luke 18:31-43 (ESV) Jesus Foretells His Death a Third Time 31 And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32 For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will … More August 18 Luke 18:31-43

Ryle: Grace, and not place, is the hinge on which our salvation turns.

Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!  For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”  Those who heard it said, “Then … More Ryle: Grace, and not place, is the hinge on which our salvation turns.