Category Archives: Luke

7.14.19 Luke 9:37-45

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Jesus was grieved over the failures of His followers. He had given His Apostles authority over Satan, yet they were too weak to cast out a demon. They had the power and the authority (Luke 9:1) but they did not have the success. Why? First on the list was faith. They were part of an unbelieving generation and had lost the confidence that they needed in order to use their power. Are we?

7.7.19 Luke 9:28-36

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We can have a spiritual “transfiguration” experience each day as we walk with the Lord. Romans 12:1–2 and 2 Corinthians 3:18 tell us how. As we surrender body, mind, and will, the Lord transforms us from within so that we are not conformed to the world. As we behold Him in the Word (the mirror), we are “transfigured” by the Spirit “from glory to glory.” The theological name for this experience is sanctification, the process by which we become more like the Lord Jesus Christ, which is the Father’s goal for each of His children (Rom. 8:19; 1 John 3:2).

6.23.19 Luke 9:18-27

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Jesus laid down the stern requirements for discipleship. We must first say no to ourselves—not simply to pleasures or possessions, but to self—and then take up our cross and follow Christ daily. This means to be identified with Him in surrender, suffering, and sacrifice. You cannot crucify yourself; you can only yield your body (Rom. 12:1–2) and let God do the rest.

6.16.19 Luke 9:10-17

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Q: How are we to live in light of this text? The Lord’s command, “You give them something to eat” is simply a restatement of the Great Commission. The lesson is that if we give Jesus what we have, He can multiply it to feed the spiritually hungry multitude.

6.9.19 Luke 9:1-9

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Q: How are we to live in light of this text?

  • Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.” We can’t be effective in our ministry to share the gospel if we have these emotional entanglements.
  • Let’s ask ourselves if we’re considering buying, building or doing something that might potentially end up as a heavy burden and hamstring God’s work of ministry in our lives?
  • Christians must center their affections on Christ, not on the temporal things of this earth. Material riches lose their value when compared to the riches of glory.
  • By joining Jesus, we learn a way of life that does not acquire things or amass possessions but responds to God and develops relationships. We invest our energy in people.
  • We’re not using this power and authority to advance the kingdom of God. We’re too complacent, comfortable. It’s time to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit every day.