Luke – Page 43 – Knowing God through His Word … Day by Day

This is a passage for people who tend to think of other people who need this passage.

August 8, 2012

John Piper, in a sermon, “The Blinding Effects of Serving God”- Up till now in Luke 15 Jesus is showing with parables what it means that he “receives sinners and eats with them.” This was the accusation of the “Pharisees and scribes” in verse 2. Jesus said, in effect, when I receive sinners and eat … More This is a passage for people who tend to think of other people who need this passage.

The God of Luke 15.

August 7, 2012

John Piper, on Luke 15:1-10, in a sermon “The Happiest Days of Heaven”- The Ninety-Nine Finally, consider the worship of the ninety-nine who are already in the fold. Jesus says there is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over these ninety-nine. Does this mean that God does not delight in our … More The God of Luke 15.

Ryle: Grace frequently causes a collision of opinion

August 6, 2012

“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26 J.C. Ryle comments: We learn, firstly, from … More Ryle: Grace frequently causes a collision of opinion

No excuses

August 5, 2012

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 excuses

“Danger! Repayment ahead!”

August 4, 2012

John Piper asks, “Whom Shall We Invite to Thanksgiving Dinner?” (Luke 14:1-14) 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 your friends and brothers and … More “Danger! Repayment ahead!”

Fellow heirs of God’s promises

August 2, 2012

Luke 13:10-16 And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and she praised God. But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be healed, … More Fellow heirs of God’s promises

God’s amazing mercy: one more chance to repent

August 1, 2012

There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And [Jesus] answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you … More God’s amazing mercy: one more chance to repent

Ryle: See the hand of God in history

July 25, 2012

J. C. Ryle on Luke 12:54-56 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! You know how to … More Ryle: See the hand of God in history

The point? Not what a man should do to be saved–but what ought a saved man to do!

July 24, 2012

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 ESV J. C. Ryle comments on Luke … More The point? Not what a man should do to be saved–but what ought a saved man to do!

God will be there for us

July 23, 2012

“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32 ESV) 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 and fearlessness and courage that he … More God will be there for us

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