27
Jul

Jesus Teaches Us to Pray

Luke 11:1-13 As the disciples see Jesus regularly going off to pray, one day after Jesus is finished, one of the disciples says, “Lord, teach us to pray.”  Jesus then gives the disciples what we know as the “Lord’s Prayer.”  This has been our go-to structure of prayer for a very long time.  The Lord’s […]

20
Jul

Jesus the Good Portion

Luke 10:38-42 Jesus visits the home of Martha, and while Martha was concerned with service, hospitality, and getting things ready, her sister Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to Him teach.  When Martha approached Jesus about Mary’s lack of help, Jesus commended Mary’s choice compared to Martha’s large workload, likely preparing food for dozens […]

13
Jul

Jesus and the Good Samaritan

Luke 10:25-37 Jesus often speaks in parables, which we describe as earthly stories with a heavenly meaning.  The earthly story is something that we can connect with and understand, something that would or could happen in our world.  Yet, behind that story, there is a deeper meaning, something more that is meant, something more that […]

29
Jun

Jesus Rejected By Samaritans

Luke 9:51-62 Jesus set His sights on Jerusalem because He is preparing for His death (and resurrection).  As He travels He planned to enter a Samaritan village, but because His sights were sent on Jerusalem, the people do not receive Him. We heard in the Gospel last week that some people did not receive Jesus […]

22
Jun

A Legion of Demons

Luke 8:26-39 Last week we heard the Jews claim Jesus had a demon inside Him.  This week we see Jesus healing a demon possessed man.  Before He does, Jesus asks, “what is your name?”  The response is “Legion.” Just how many demons is a legion?  In the Roman military a legion was 4,000-6,000 soldiers.  I […]