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 […]

15
Jun

You Can’t Spell Triune Without Unite

John 8:48-59 As we celebrate Trinity Sunday, we confess our faith in the Triune God, that being three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, yet One God.  In the Gospel reading, the Jews claim that Jesus has a demon in Him, to which He makes an even more outrageous claim, that being that He is the […]