Luke 14:16 -19 But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to … More No excuse can justify a man in refusing God’s invitation
John Piper asks, “Whom Shall We Invite to Thanksgiving Dinner?” (Luke 14:1-14), in our Bible reading plan. Up till now Jesus has talked to the guests. Now he turns to the host. “Don’t touch that snake, lest it bite you and you die.” “Don’t climb that rope, lest it break and you fall.” “Don’t invite … More “Warning! This repayment may be dangerous to your health!”
And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand … More The Narrow Door
J. C. Ryle on Luke 12:54-56, our BIble reading for today: He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, ‘A shower is coming.’ And so it happens.And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, ‘There will be scorching heat,’ and it happens.You hypocrites! … More Ryle: The duty of noticing the signs of the times
And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. —Luke 12:42-43, in our Bible reading plan today. J. … More Will I be found wishing and professing, or “doing”?
“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”
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?
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
“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?
But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. —Luke 11:17-18, in our read-through-the-Bible plan. J. C. Ryle, at Grace … More Ryle: Serve Christ with all our hearts, if we serve Him at all.
