July 24 Luke 12:35-48 (ESV) You Must Be Ready 35 “Stay dressed for action [1] and keep your lamps burning, 36 and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks. 37 Blessed are those servants [2] whom the master finds … More July 24 Luke 12:35-48
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32, in our Bible reading plan for today) John Piper on Luke 12: This whole chapter of Luke (ch. 12) is strewn with words from Jesus about not being afraid. And in every case the contentment and peace … More “Fear not, little flock”
July 23 Luke 12:22-34 (ESV) Do Not Be Anxious 22 And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor … More July 23 Luke 12:22-34
And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15, part of our Bible reading plan today) J. C. Ryle: It would be vain to decide positively which is the most common sin in the … More Confident in God’s superintending providence?
July 22 Luke 12:13-21 (ESV) The Parable of the Rich Fool 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for … More July 22 Luke 12:13-21
In our reading plan, we come to Luke 12:1-12 today, where Jesus warned us against the fear of man. Here is commentary from J.C. Ryle on this passage The fear of man is one of the greatest obstacles which stand between the soul and Heaven. “What will others say of me? What will they think of me? … More Jesus’ remedy for the fear of man
July 21 Luke 11:37-54 (ESV) Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 37 While Jesus [1] was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. 38 The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner. 39 And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the … More July 21 Luke 11:37-54
“But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.” —Luke 11:42, included in our Bible reading in Luke 11 today. John Piper, in a sermon, “These You Ought to Have Done Without … More Religious camouflage or justice?
July 20 Luke 11:37-54 (ESV) Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 37 While Jesus [1] was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. 38 The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner. 39 And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the … More July 20 Luke 11:37-54
July 19 Luke 11:29-36 (ESV) The Sign of Jonah 29 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. 30 For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son … More July 19 Luke 11:29-36
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