Flashback- healing of Jairus’ daughter
July 7, 2010
From Cornerstone Church in San Francisco, “The Commission” 2002 Easter Play
Tag: Luke
Take care how you HEAR!
July 6, 2010
In Luke 8, a common theme we see is that we need to truly HEAR God. If we have ears to hear, let us hear. (v7) The parable of the soils is all about the different ways we HEAR. “As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it … More Take care how you HEAR!
Women followers of Jesus…
July 4, 2010
We read that among those who followed our Lord in his journeyings, were “certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities.” We can well imagine that the difficulties these holy women had to face in becoming Christ’s disciples were neither few nor small. They had their full share of the contempt and … More Women followers of Jesus…
Look to Jesus!
July 2, 2010
Luke 7:19-23….calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 20 And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or … More Look to Jesus!
True faith sees its own unworthiness.
June 25, 2010
Coty Pinckney comments on today’s passage, found in Luke 7:1-10. A centurion’s servant is near death. He sends Jewish elders to ask Jesus to help. Do you notice the reason the elders say He should come? Verse 4: “He is worthy to have you do this for him.” They say he loves the Jews; he … More True faith sees its own unworthiness.
Fruit change
June 24, 2010
The nature of a tree determines or defines the kind of fruit it produces. Jesus said in Luke 6:43-45 that the tree is known by its fruit. So, for our fruit to change, our nature must change. One false doctrine floating around out there is that we can change ourselves. But the Bible says, “Can the Ethiopian change … More Fruit change
Judge Yourself…Coty Pinckney on Luke 6
June 23, 2010
Coty Pinckney on Luke 6: Consider verses 39, 41, and 42: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? . . . 41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? … More Judge Yourself…Coty Pinckney on Luke 6
Was Jesus funny?
June 23, 2010
In the passage for today, Luke 6:37-42, we read Jesus’ statements on judging others, including Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in … More Was Jesus funny?
Is “loving your enemy” warm, fuzzy feelings for those who hate your guts?
June 22, 2010
Coty Pinckney comments on Luke 6:27-36, where Jesus tells us to love our enemies: Love your enemies. Jesus isn’t talking about conjuring up warm, fuzzy feelings for those who hate your guts. Instead, see how He elaborates on this command: “Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those … More Is “loving your enemy” warm, fuzzy feelings for those who hate your guts?
Is your wealth keeping you from discipleship?
June 21, 2010
In verses 24-26, Jesus pronounces four woes: On the rich, on the full or satisfied, on the happy or laughing, and on those that people speak well of. Why does Jesus speak these woes? Because all the rich are lost? No. The Bible clearly teaches that some rich people are saved. In this Gospel, Luke … More Is your wealth keeping you from discipleship?
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