Messages on Luke (Page 2)
Part 2: Confronted
For one criminal being crucified alongside Jesus, comes an unbelievable promise at the worst moment of his life. Luke 23:39-43
Part 4: The Advent of Love
Mary, a young teenager, when confronted by the revelation that she will bear the Messiah, responds with a message of love. Luke 1:46-55
Part 3: The Advent of Joy
What do heavenly beings and lowly shepherds have in common? Luke 2:8-11
Part 2: The Advent of Peace
Simeon, a man who waited eagerly for the coming of the Messiah, talked of the peace he experienced when he met the baby Jesus. Luke 2:25-32
The Rejected for the Rejected
When we see Jesus as one of us, as belonging to us, as being for us, it’s easy to love him. But what if Jesus also belongs to the outsider? Luke 4:14-30
Part 4: Who’s in the Driver’s Seat?
Am I just a product of my own desires or am I guided by something greater outside myself? Luke 6:39-45; John 15:1-4; 2 Peter 2:19
Part 2: Mirror, Mirror
Love is one of the key themes of Scripture and one of the essential characteristics of God. Yet, it is often difficult to love ourselves. Is there a healthy form of self-love? Proverbs 19:8; Luke 10:27; Romans 5:5; Ephesians 5:28-30
Part 6: The Greater Blessing
We all know what happens when we close our minds. We stop growing and the older we get; the bleaker life becomes. the same is true when we close our hearts, we miss out on experienceing the greater blessings God has in store for us. Proverbs 18:13, 15; Luke 16:10-12; Matthew 13:14-15; 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Part 2: Justice
Justice has become an important social priority, especially since injustice continues to be so prevalent. How do Christians navigate true justice in a world of inequality, racial strife, and economic disparity? Isiah 61:8-9; Micah 6:8; Luke 18:1-8
Where Do I Stand? – Part 3: Victim
The cross literally stands as a signpost. If you view it from one perspective, Jesus becomes nothing more than a victim, from another, he becomes so much more. Luke 23:44-49
The Grudge – Part 2: The Forgiveness Equation
Forgiveness has many layers, and the deeper the hurt the more complicated forgiveness gets. A major stumbling block for many is this: does forgiving mean forgetting? Luke 17-1-4
Part 4: Divine Longing
The message of the angels proclaim a reality we all long for in one way or another. Grasping the heart of their message brings the hope of Christmas alive for everyone. Luke 2:14