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The Messiah's Sonship Mission, Part 1

After Luke establishes Jesus’ identity as the Messiah, he then focuses upon the Messiah’s mission. Luke 9:20-22 says, 20 And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/03-2014/the-messiahs-sonship-mission-part-1/

Misconceptions about Jesus' identity

It appears that the disciples’ mission trip brought the first news of Jesus to the ears of King Herod. John the Baptist had been beheaded recently, as we know, because Jesus… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/03-2014/misconceptions-about-jesus-identity/

The twelve disciples' mission trip

All of the gospel writers knew many stories of Jesus, but each chose the ones that they felt were important to their own audience. Matthew wrote to Jews of Judea, Mark to those… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/03-2014/the-twelve-disciples-mission-trip/

Jesus heals two women

Gadara was located in the province of Perea, which was part of King Herod’s jurisdiction. The demoniac who was healed was told to remain there and to bear witness to God’s mercy… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/jesus-heals-two-women/

The prophetic meaning of Gadarene and Gerasene

Yesterday’s study was interrupted by a 3 ½ hour lunch with friends. That is why it was posted late in the day. I also forgot to include an important detail about the Gadarene.… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-prophetic-meaning-of-gadarene-and-gerasene/

The Gadarene Parable

In Luke 8:22-25 Jesus and His disciples crossed the stormy Sea of Galilee, going to the southern tip of the lake. The storm provided a lesson in faith for the disciples, not only… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-gadarene-parable/

A lesson in faith

In Luke 8:22 we read, 22 Now it came about on one of those days, that He and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let us go over [dierchomai, “to pass through,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/a-lesson-in-faith/

The light and delight of truth

When the word truly lodges in our heart, it cannot be hidden, because it changes our lives. In the parable of the sower, those who receive the seed in good soil eventually bear… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-light-and-delight-of-truth/

Understanding the parable of the sower

Because the gospels tell us that crowds gathered to hear Jesus speak, we often assume that His words resulted in faith. Certainly, they believed the miracles that the saw.… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/understanding-the-parable-of-the-sower/

The women who supported Jesus' ministry

After Jesus’ mission trip to Nain, He apparently returned to the cities around the Sea of Galilee to continue preaching and teaching. Although He was probably most successful in… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-women-who-supported-jesus-ministry/

The Pharisee's bad manners

The next section in Luke 7:36-50 is one of the longer stories in the book of Luke. A Pharisee named Simon invited Jesus to dinner at his home. This was seemingly a friendly move,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-pharisees-bad-manners/

Jesus' testimony of John

Jesus was not offended when John sent disciples to ask, “Are You the Expected One?” It happened that when those disciples arrived, Jesus had opportunity to heal many people, as we… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/jesus-testimony-of-john/

John's faith seems to waver

After Jesus raised the widow’s son from the dead at Nain, we are not told if Jesus remained there or if He went on to another place. Since the trip from Capernaum was about 25… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/johns-faith-seems-to-waver/

The only son of his mother

The next incident that Luke records is found in Luke 7:11-17. 11 And it came about soon afterwards, that He went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-only-son-of-his-mother/

Being worthy of healing and kingdom citizenship

When Jesus completed His foundational teaching on the mount, He went to nearby Capernaum. On the way, He healed a leper, as recorded by Matthew but not by Luke. The main story… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/being-worthy-of-healing-and-kingdom-citizenship/

The foundation of the house of faith

In Luke 6:46 we read, 46 And why do you call Me “Lord, Lord,” and do not do what I say? This is the introduction to this final section of Jesus’ sermon in the book of Luke… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-foundation-of-the-house-of-faith/

Good and evil fruit

In Luke 6:43-45 Jesus says, 43 For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit; nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit. 44 For each tree is known by its… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/good-and-evil-fruit/

Logs and sawdust in our eyes

Jesus told two parables about our eyes in Luke 6:39-42. The first we discussed yesterday. The second says this: 41 And why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/logs-and-sawdust-in-our-eyes/

When the blind lead the blind

In Luke 6:39-42 Jesus gives us two “parables” to illustrate the principle of blindness. The first is in verses 39 and 40, 39 And He also spoke a parable to them: “A blind man… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/when-the-blind-lead-the-blind/

The Law of Generosity

Jesus says in Luke 6:38, 38 Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-law-of-generosity/

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