Became Silent. Luke 20:20-26

Luke 20:20–26 (NIV): Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be sincere. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said, so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. 21 So the spies questioned him: “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what …

Proving Love. Luke 20:9-15

Luke 20:9–10 (NIV): He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time. 10 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants so they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat …

So Hard to Believe… Luke 20:1-8

Luke 20:1–8 (NIV): One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, together with the elders, came up to him. 2 “Tell us by what authority you are doing these things,” they said. “Who gave you this authority?” 3 He …

The didn’t Recognise Him. Luke 19:41-44

Luke 19:41–44 (NIV): As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and …

Praise isn’t Situational. Luke 19:37-40

Luke 19:37–40 (NIV): When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in …

Rejected. Luke 19:14-15

Luke 19:14–15 (NIV): But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’ 15 “He was made king, however, and returned home. I can’t help but wonder at the rejection Jesus experienced. Our Creator, Saviour. Our Redeemer and Healer. He gave up heaven to …

I Must Stay at Your House. Luke 19:4-6

Luke 19:4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. 5 When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” 6 So he hurried down and was happy …

Glory Passing By Luke 18:35-39

Luke 18:35–39 (NIV): As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led the way rebuked him …

Let the Children Come. Luke 18:15-17

Luke 18:15–17 (NIV): People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such …

Looked Down on Everyone Else. Luke 18:9-14

Luke 18:9–14 (NIV): To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not …