On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves … More …as they went they were cleansed.
August 13 Luke 17:11-19 (ESV) Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers 11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, [1]who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw … More August 13 Luke 17:11-19
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” —Luke 17:5 Here are insights on today’s passage from J.C. Ryle: Faith is a grace which admits of degrees. It does not come to full strength and perfection as soon as it is planted in the heart by the Holy Spirit. There is “little” faith and … More J. C. Ryle: Faith is a grace which admits of degrees.
August 12 Luke 17:1-10 (ESV) Temptations to Sin 17:1 And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin [1] are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! 2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should … More August 12 Luke 17:1-10
August 11 Luke 16:19-31 (ESV) The Rich Man and Lazarus 19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s … More August 11 Luke 16:19-31
Luke 16:11-18 is our passage to read today. Jesus said, “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Insights from J.C. Ryle: Thousands on every side are continually … More Mission impossible: Serving two masters
August 10 Luke 16:10-18 (esv) 10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12 And if you have … More August 10 Luke 16:10-18
Luke 16:1-9 is our passage for today. He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account … More Lessons from the dishonest manager
August 9 Luke 16:1-9(ESV) The Parable of the Dishonest Manager 16:1 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn … More August 9 Luke 16:1-9
Today we read Luke 15:11-32 in our Bible reading plan. In this parable, the older son says, “Look! [He says to his father] For so many years I have been serving you, and I have never neglected a command of yours; and yet you have never given me a kid, that I might be merry … More This is a passage for people who tend to think of other people who need this passage.
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