"But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials." (Luke 22:28; NKJV)
For all of their faults, the Apostles continued with Jesus in His trials. Yes, they abandoned Him in Gethsemane, but they made their way back to Him in the upper room after His resurrection. They then suffered their own trials in His name.
Continue with Him. He will continue with you. One day we will rejoice in the place where all of our trials will be no more.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
The Destruction of Jerusalem
"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near." (Luke 21:20; NKJV)
Jesus speaks of the destruction of Jerusalem in Luke 21. The destruction of which he speaks took place in 70 AD. David Padfield has written some good material on this subject that I encourage you to read.
http://www.padfield.com/acrobat/history/days-of-vengeance.pdf
Jesus speaks of the destruction of Jerusalem in Luke 21. The destruction of which he speaks took place in 70 AD. David Padfield has written some good material on this subject that I encourage you to read.
http://www.padfield.com/acrobat/history/days-of-vengeance.pdf
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Hidden in My Heart
"So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work." (Nehemiah 4:6; NKJV)
Friday, April 26, 2013
Jesus and Authority
Luke 20:1-8; NKJV
1 Now it happened on one of those days, as He taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel, that the chief priests and the scribes, together with the elders, confronted Him
2 and spoke to Him, saying, "Tell us, by what authority are You doing these things? Or who is he who gave You this authority?"
3 But He answered and said to them, "I also will ask you one thing, and answer Me:
4 The baptism of John — was it from heaven or from men?"
5 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
6 But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
7 So they answered that they did not know where it was from.
8 And Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
Authority has to do with origin. Was John's baptism from Heaven or was it from men? If it was from Heaven, then they should have obeyed it. If it was from men then they should have rejected it.
What you believe, is it from Heaven or from men? What you practice, is it from Heaven or from men? What you have placed your hope in, is it from Heaven or from men?
1 Now it happened on one of those days, as He taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel, that the chief priests and the scribes, together with the elders, confronted Him
2 and spoke to Him, saying, "Tell us, by what authority are You doing these things? Or who is he who gave You this authority?"
3 But He answered and said to them, "I also will ask you one thing, and answer Me:
4 The baptism of John — was it from heaven or from men?"
5 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
6 But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
7 So they answered that they did not know where it was from.
8 And Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things."
Authority has to do with origin. Was John's baptism from Heaven or was it from men? If it was from Heaven, then they should have obeyed it. If it was from men then they should have rejected it.
What you believe, is it from Heaven or from men? What you practice, is it from Heaven or from men? What you have placed your hope in, is it from Heaven or from men?
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Theme of Luke's Gospel
"...for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10; NKJV).
"The Son of Man" occurs 25x in Luke; "The Son of God" only 7x.
The Word became flesh to seek and to save lost souls.
Read Luke's portrait of the Christ and see Him seeking. See Him saving. See Him.
"The Son of Man" occurs 25x in Luke; "The Son of God" only 7x.
The Word became flesh to seek and to save lost souls.
Read Luke's portrait of the Christ and see Him seeking. See Him saving. See Him.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The Parable of the Unjust Judge
As you read "The Parable of the Unjust Judge" in Luke 18:1-8, consider the following:
This parable is a contrast, not a comparison; we are nothing like the widow; Jehovah is nothing like the unjust judge.
This parable is a contrast, not a comparison; we are nothing like the widow; Jehovah is nothing like the unjust judge.
We do not have to
wrestle a blessing from the white knuckles of a tightfisted God: He is a loving, caring Father!
1. God’s people ought always to pray.
2. God’s people should not lose heart.
3. Our God and Father is a just judge.
4. As a loving, caring Father, our God longs for
us to make requests of Him.
5. Our God and Father will not lose heart with
us.
6. Our God and Father responds to our prayers.
7. Prayer is an act of faith.
8. Jesus is coming again.
9. When Jesus comes He will be looking for faith-filled
people who pray.
Hear the conclusion!
“…pray without ceasing…”
(1 Thessalonians 5:17)
“…we do not lose heart…”
(2 Corinthians 4:1, 16)
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage According to Jesus
"Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commit adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced from her husband commits adultery" (Luke 16:18; NKJV).
According to Jesus, there is one exception to the general rule of Luke 16:18.
"And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery" (Matthew 19:9; NKJV).
According to Jesus, there is one exception to the general rule of Luke 16:18.
"And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery" (Matthew 19:9; NKJV).
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Hidden in My Heart
"So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work." (Nehemiah 4:6; NKJV)
Friday, April 19, 2013
Luke 15
As you read the parables of Luke 15 consider these three wonderful themes:
1. God's love for those who are lost.
2. God's great efforts to restore them to Himself.
3. God's joy when they are returned.
1. God's love for those who are lost.
2. God's great efforts to restore them to Himself.
3. God's joy when they are returned.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The Possibility of Refusal
As you read "The Parable of the Great Supper" consider this: it is possible to refuse the invitation to salvation.
Luke 14:15-24; NKJV
15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him,"Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!"
16 Then He said to him, "A certain man gave a great supper and invited many,
17 and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, 'Come, for all things are now ready.'
18 But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.'
19 And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.'
20 Still another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
21 So that servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor and the maimed and the lame and the blind.'
22 And the servant said, 'Master, it is done as you commanded, and still there is room.'
23 Then the master said to the servant, 'Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
24 For I say to you that none of those men who were invited shall taste my supper.'"
Luke 14:15-24; NKJV
15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him,"Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!"
16 Then He said to him, "A certain man gave a great supper and invited many,
17 and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, 'Come, for all things are now ready.'
18 But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.'
19 And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.'
20 Still another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
21 So that servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor and the maimed and the lame and the blind.'
22 And the servant said, 'Master, it is done as you commanded, and still there is room.'
23 Then the master said to the servant, 'Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
24 For I say to you that none of those men who were invited shall taste my supper.'"
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Do You Suppose?
Luke 13:1-5; NKJV
1 There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answered and said to them, "Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?
3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse sinners than all other men who dwelt in Jerusalem?
5 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish."
Do You Suppose
1.Just because I believe something doesn’t make it true.
2.It is not unloving to correct someone.
3.To be this Man’s disciple is to know Him, to understand His mind, His thoughts, to believe what He believes, to speak His truth, to receive His correction when I “suppose” incorrectly.
1 There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answered and said to them, "Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?
3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were worse sinners than all other men who dwelt in Jerusalem?
5 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish."
Do You Suppose
1.Just because I believe something doesn’t make it true.
2.It is not unloving to correct someone.
3.To be this Man’s disciple is to know Him, to understand His mind, His thoughts, to believe what He believes, to speak His truth, to receive His correction when I “suppose” incorrectly.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Fear Him!
Luke 12:4-7; NKJV
4 "And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!
6 "Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
1. Don't fear men - all they can do is kill your body.
2. Fear God - he has the power to kill and cast you into Hell.
Fear Him!
4 "And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!
6 "Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
1. Don't fear men - all they can do is kill your body.
2. Fear God - he has the power to kill and cast you into Hell.
Fear Him!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Teach us to Pray
Luke 11:1-4; NKJV
11 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples."
2 So He said to them, "When you pray, say:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
3 Give us day by day our daily bread.
4 And forgive us our sins,
For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one."
Notice that the disciple didn't ask Jesus, "Lord, teach us how to pray." The disciple asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray." Consider the difference.
Do not long to know how to pray. Long to pray!
11 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples."
2 So He said to them, "When you pray, say:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
3 Give us day by day our daily bread.
4 And forgive us our sins,
For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one."
Notice that the disciple didn't ask Jesus, "Lord, teach us how to pray." The disciple asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray." Consider the difference.
Do not long to know how to pray. Long to pray!
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Hidden in My Heart
"So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work." (Nehemiah 4:6; NKJV)
Friday, April 12, 2013
Martha, Martha
Luke 10:38-42; NKJV
38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.
40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me."
41 And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.
42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."
Don't be worried and distracted about many things. Choose the good part. Listen to His word and share it with others.
38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.
40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me."
41 And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.
42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."
Don't be worried and distracted about many things. Choose the good part. Listen to His word and share it with others.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Why He Came
Luke 9:51-56; NKJV
51 Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem,
52 and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him.
53 But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem.
54 And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?"
55 But He turned and rebuked them, and said, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of.
56 For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them."
51 Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem,
52 and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him.
53 But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem.
54 And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?"
55 But He turned and rebuked them, and said, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of.
56 For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them."
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Where is Your Faith?
Luke 8:22-25; NKJV
22 Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side of the lake." And they launched out.
23 But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy.
24 And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Master, Master, we are perishing!"
Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm.
25 But He said to them, "Where is your faith?"
And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another,"Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!"
When the storms of life come, He longs for us to trust Him. He has the power to still the storm. He has the willingness to calm the storm. "Where is your faith?"
22 Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side of the lake." And they launched out.
23 But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy.
24 And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Master, Master, we are perishing!"
Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm.
25 But He said to them, "Where is your faith?"
And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another,"Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!"
When the storms of life come, He longs for us to trust Him. He has the power to still the storm. He has the willingness to calm the storm. "Where is your faith?"
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The Man Who Made Jesus Marvel
Luke 7:1-10; NKJV
1 Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum.
2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.
3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant.
4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,
5 "for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue."
6 Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof.
7 Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
8 For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
9 When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, "I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!"
10 And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick.
Jesus marveled. He wondered. He was astonished. He was surprised. The great faith of a Gentile military officer prompted God in the flesh to marvel. How marvelous! Our faith, if it is great, can cause our Creator, Sustainer and Redeemer to stand amazed at us!
1 Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum.
2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.
3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant.
4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,
5 "for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue."
6 Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof.
7 Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
8 For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
9 When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, "I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!"
10 And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick.
Jesus marveled. He wondered. He was astonished. He was surprised. The great faith of a Gentile military officer prompted God in the flesh to marvel. How marvelous! Our faith, if it is great, can cause our Creator, Sustainer and Redeemer to stand amazed at us!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Apply This to Your Life Today
"And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise" - Jesus - Luke 6:31
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Hidden in My Heart
"So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work." (Nehemiah 4:6; NKJV)
Friday, April 5, 2013
He is Willing
Luke 5:12-14; NKJV
12 And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean."
13 Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." Immediately the leprosy left him.
14 And He charged him to tell no one, "But go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as a testimony to them, just as Moses commanded."
The man full of leprosy learned that Jesus was willing to cleanse him of his leprosy.
Jesus would have men who are full of sin learn that He is willing to cleanse them of their sin...
12 And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean."
13 Then He put out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." Immediately the leprosy left him.
14 And He charged him to tell no one, "But go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as a testimony to them, just as Moses commanded."
The man full of leprosy learned that Jesus was willing to cleanse him of his leprosy.
Jesus would have men who are full of sin learn that He is willing to cleanse them of their sin...
Thursday, April 4, 2013
The 2nd Adam and the Devil
Luke 4:1-13; NKJV
1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry.
3 And the devil said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread."
4 But Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.'"
5 Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said to Him, "All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. 7 Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours."
8 And Jesus answered and said to him, "Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.'"
9 Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here. 10 For it is written:
'He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you,'
11 and,
'In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.'"
12 And Jesus answered and said to him, "It has been said, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'"
13 Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time.
1. The 1st Adam met the Devil in a beautiful garden and surrendered to him.
2. The 2nd Adam met the Devil in an unsafe, barren wilderness and overcame him.
Find spiritual life in the 2nd Adam and overcome the Devil through Him (see Romans 5:12-21).
1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry.
3 And the devil said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread."
4 But Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.'"
5 Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said to Him, "All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. 7 Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours."
8 And Jesus answered and said to him, "Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.'"
9 Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here. 10 For it is written:
'He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you,'
11 and,
'In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.'"
12 And Jesus answered and said to him, "It has been said, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.'"
13 Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time.
1. The 1st Adam met the Devil in a beautiful garden and surrendered to him.
2. The 2nd Adam met the Devil in an unsafe, barren wilderness and overcame him.
Find spiritual life in the 2nd Adam and overcome the Devil through Him (see Romans 5:12-21).
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
All Flesh
Luke 3:4-6; NKJV
4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying:
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
'Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough ways smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'"
Luke is the only gospel to quote "And all flesh shall see the salvation of God" from Isaiah 40:5. He is communicating the universalism of the gospel. There is no kind of person the gospel cannot reach.
4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying:
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
'Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough ways smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'"
Luke is the only gospel to quote "And all flesh shall see the salvation of God" from Isaiah 40:5. He is communicating the universalism of the gospel. There is no kind of person the gospel cannot reach.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Simeon: Seeing, Holding, Receiving
Luke 2:25-35
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,
28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
29 "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel."
33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against
35 (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Seeing, Holding, Receiving
1.Simeon saw Jesus.
2.Simeon held Jesus.
3.Simeon received Jesus.
Seeing, Holding, Receiving
1.I want to be seen by Him.
2.I want to be held by Him.
3.I want to be received by Him.
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27 So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,
28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
29 "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel."
33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against
35 (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Seeing, Holding, Receiving
1.Simeon saw Jesus.
2.Simeon held Jesus.
3.Simeon received Jesus.
Seeing, Holding, Receiving
1.I want to be seen by Him.
2.I want to be held by Him.
3.I want to be received by Him.
Monday, April 1, 2013
The Son of the Highest
Luke 1:26-33
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 And having come in, the angel said to her,"Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!"
29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was.
30 Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end."
The time has come for Jehovah to rule over His people through a son of David. This son of David would be different from the other descendants of David. This son of David would also be the son of God.
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary.
28 And having come in, the angel said to her,"Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!"
29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was.
30 Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.
32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end."
The time has come for Jehovah to rule over His people through a son of David. This son of David would be different from the other descendants of David. This son of David would also be the son of God.
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