Tag: Luke

[:en]The Resurrection  (vs. 1-12) When the women brought species to the tomb, they found the stone rolled up from the tomb without the body of Jesus.  Suddenly, two angels appeared to them and told them that Christ had risen.  The women went to tell the eleven disciples but they did not believe.  Only Peter got… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 24[:]

[:en]Herod the Great was the ruler of Galatia, Berea, Judea and Samaria.  But when he died in 4 BC, the kingdom was divided among his sons.  Archelaus, who received Judea and Samaria was removed from office within 10 years and his province were then ruled by a succession of Roman governors of whom Pilate was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 23[:]

[:en]Judas Betrayed Jesus (vs. 1-6) The Passover festival was an important event in the history of Israel.  All Jewish males over the age of 23 were required to go to Jerusalem and participate in the Passover festival which was followed by a 7-day celebration called the Festival of Unleavened Bread.  The Passover was a commemoration… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 22[:]

[:en]The Widow’s Offering (vs. 1-4) The widow gave out of her poverty in contrast to the rich who give out of the wealth.  Jesus admired her generous and sacrificial giving.  He measures our giving base on proportion and sees the condition of our hearts.   As believers, we should consider increasing our giving – whether money,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 21[:]

[:en]The Authority of Jesus Questioned (vs. 1-8) The chief priests, teachers of the law and elders asked Jesus:  “By what authority are you doing this and who give you the authority?”  Jesus replied:  “I will also ask you a question.  Tell me:  John’s baptism – was it from heaven or from me?”   They answered:  “We… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 20[:]

[:en]Zacchaeus, the Tax Collector (vs. 1-10) Zacchaeus, the tax collector was a few working for the Roman empire.  they were among the most unpopular and hated people in Israel because they were considered as traitor.  besides, the tax collector were notorious for collecting more taxes than required.  When Jesus entered Jericho, Zacchaeus tried to get… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 19[:]

[:en]The Rich Ruler (vs. 18-30) A rich ruler asked Jesus:  “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (v. 18)?  Jesus told him to keep the commandments which he said he already did.  So Jesus said:  “You still lack one thing.  Sell everything you have and give to the poor and you will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 18 (vs. 18-43)[:]

[:en]The Parable of the Persistent Widow (vs. 1-8) A widow came to a judge in a certain city for justice against someone who had harmed her.  The judge ignored her but this woman kept on coming back.  Due to her persistent coming, the judge granted her request and gave her justice. Jesus was teaching this… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 18 (verses 1-17)[:]

[:en]Sin (vs. 1-4) “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.  If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, “I repent,’ forgive him..” (vs. 3-4) When you rebuke another Christian for a sin, check your attitude before you speak.  Unless… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 17[:]

[:en]The Parable of the Shrewd Manager (vs. 1-15) A manager was accused of wasting his master’s possessions.  So the master wanted to dismiss him.  The manager moved quickly to cut down his boss’ losses by calling all the debtors and made an offer the debtors could not refuse.  He was able to settle accounts with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 16[:]