August 20 Luke 19:11-27 (ESV) The Parable of the Ten Minas 11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. 12 He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself … More August 20 Luke 19:11-27
J.C. Ryle has some insights on Jesus and Zacchaeus, in our Bible reading in Luke 19:1-10 today: These verses describe the conversion of a soul. Like the stories of Nicodemus, and the Samaritan woman — the story of Zacchaeus should be frequently studied by Christians. The Lord Jesus never changes. What He did for the man … More No one is beyond the power of Christ’s grace
August 19 Luke 19:1-10 (ESV) Jesus and Zacchaeus 19:1 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small of stature. … More August 19 Luke 19:1-10
J.C. Ryle comments on the blind beggar in Luke 18:35-43 (part of our Bible reading plan today.) The miracle described in these verses is rich in instruction. It was one of the great works which witnessed that Christ was sent of the Father. (John 5:36.) But this is not all. It contains also some lively … More Mercy by the wayside
August 18 Luke 18:31-43 (ESV) Jesus Foretells His Death a Third Time 31 And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32 For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will … More August 18 Luke 18:31-43
Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” Those who heard it said, “Then … More Ryle: Grace, and not place, is the hinge on which our salvation turns.
August 17 Luke 18:18-30 (ESV) The Rich Ruler 18 And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, … More August 17 Luke 18:18-30
Today in our Bible reading plan we come to Luke 18:9-17, where Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Here is John Piper, in a sermon on Luke 18: In verse 15 there were parents bringing their infants to Jesus. The disciples rebuke them. Jesus rejects this rebuke and encourages the parents to bring … More Are you childlike toward God?
August 16 Luke 18:9-17 (ESV) The Pharisee and the Tax Collector 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by … More August 16 Luke 18:9-17
Today in our Bible reading plan, we come to Luke 18 and the parable of the persistent widow, John Piper gives some insights: A widow comes to an unjust judge and pleads for help. She is being oppressed unjustly and wants him to use his authority to seek her relief. That’s us, the widow. Weak, … More Piper: Everything hangs on God being different from this judge
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