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, … Continue reading I stuff up – alot! Luke 22:31-34
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 … Continue reading In remembrance of me. Luke 22:1-23
Ready for persecution? Luke 21:12-15
Luke 21:12–15 (NIV): But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. 13 And so you will bear testimony to me. 14 But make up your mind … Continue reading Ready for persecution? Luke 21:12-15
Deeper than we see. Luke 20:41-44
Luke 20:41–44 (NIV): Then Jesus said to them, “Why is it said that the Messiah is the son of David? 42 David himself declares in the Book of Psalms: “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand 43 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” ’ 44 David calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can … Continue reading Deeper than we see. Luke 20:41-44
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 … Continue reading Became Silent. Luke 20:20-26
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 … Continue reading Proving Love. Luke 20:9-15
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 … Continue reading So Hard to Believe… Luke 20:1-8
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 … Continue reading The didn’t Recognise Him. Luke 19:41-44
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 … Continue reading Praise isn’t Situational. Luke 19:37-40
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 … Continue reading Rejected. Luke 19:14-15