Better Together. Luke 24:1-12

Luke 24:1–12 (NIV): On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering …

Breathed His Last. Luke 23:44-56

Luke 23:44–56 (NIV): 44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”  When he had said this, …

This is the King! Luke 23:26-43

Once again. We are going to take our time through the whole passage. Luke 23:26–43 (NIV): As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. I can’t help but wonder what …

Pilate Caves. Luke 23:18-25

Continuing with the entire passage again today: With comments and questions as we go through. Luke 23:18–25 (NIV): But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” 19 (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) It’s kind of strange how a murderer is preferred …

Strange way to become friends. Luke 23:1-16

Luke 23:1–16 is today's reading. As mentioned in my previous post https://wordpress.com/post/treasureinjarofclay.wordpress.com/1015, I want us to really slow down through these sections so I’m pasting full passage, with a couple of comments/questions as we go though. Luke 23:1–16 (NIV): Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse …

Every crack of the whip. Luke 22:63-65

Luke 22:63–65 (NIV): The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. 64 They blindfolded him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” 65 And they said many other insulting things to him. These are the verses we often try to race through. But I believe it’s so important we actually slow down. We must sit …

Am I leading a rebellion? Luke 22:47-62

Today’s passage is a long one and I’m struggling to pick a section. There is so much in Luke 22:47-62 Betrayal Fulfilment of prophecy Injury Healing Arrest Denial (Peters) But maybe it's this question today that makes me pause: Luke 22:52–53 (NIV): “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? …

Are you adaptable? Luke 22:35-37

Luke 22:35–37 (NIV): Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. 36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. 37 It is …

I stuff up – alot! Luke 22:31-34

Luke 22:31–34 (NIV): Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus answered, …

In remembrance of me. Luke 22:1-23

Can I encourage you today to pick up your bible and read Luke 22:1-23? Its a larger reading today and I am only pasting: Luke 22:15–16 (NIV): And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again …