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Mercy in Judgment

After laying down the foundational principle of love and how Christ has given us the example of true love, Jesus then builds upon this. He shows how genuine love leads to being… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/mercy-in-judgment/

What is genuine love? Part 2

Luke continues with Jesus’ “sermon,” describing to us the love of God. Luke 6:35 says, 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing [apelpizo, “no hope,”… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/what-is-genuine-love-part-2/

What is genuine love?

Jesus’ “Sermon” in Luke 6 shows the contrast between the blessed ones and those who are not blessed. In our Western way of thinking, we normally assume that “woe” is a… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/what-is-genuine-love/

The Beatitudes, Final

Luke lists only four Beatitudes, while Matthew gives nine. Luke’s version of Jesus’ sermon is greatly shortened, because he leaves out the material that would be of interest to… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-beatitudes-final/

The Beatitudes, Part 3

The third Beatitude is found in Luke 6:21, “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.” Matthew words it differently in Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-beatitudes-part-3/

The Beatitudes, Part 2

In Luke 6:20, the first Beatitude commends those who are “poor.” Matthew says “poor in spirit,” showing Jesus’ intent to connect this to Isaiah 66:2, “humble [poor] and contrite… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-beatitudes-part-2/

The Beatitudes

After choosing His twelve disciples, Jesus set forth His foundational teachings to them and to the rest of His disciples. Luke 6:17-19 says, 17 Jesus came down with them, and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-beatitudes/

The nations in prophecy, Final (I think)

In Matthew 24 and in Luke 21, Jesus spoke of the coming destruction of Jerusalem. This prophecy was partially fulfilled in the Jewish Revolt from 66-73 A.D., but it has yet to be… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-nations-in-prophecy-final-i-think/

Jesus chooses twelve disciples, Part 2

According to the gospel of John, the first time Jesus met Peter was when Andrew introduced him. But this was not the occasion where the fishermen actually began traveling with… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/jesus-chooses-twelve-disciples-part-2/

Jesus chooses twelve disciples, Part 1

In Luke 6:1-11, we read that Jesus began to experience His first opposition from the scribes and Pharisees. The issue was how to interpret the law in regard to the Sabbath. He had… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/jesus-chooses-twelve-disciples-part-1/

The nations in prophecy, Part 4

As we strive to know the divine plan and to align ourselves with it, it is imperative that we understand Bible prophecy. Our view of prophecy will determine not only our beliefs… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-nations-in-prophecy-part-4/

The nations in prophecy, Part 3

A century ago, as the apparent end of the “seven times” of tribulation drew near, God poured out His Spirit in a renewal of Pentecost. I have been told that some of the great… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-nations-in-prophecy-part-3/

The nations in prophecy, Part 2

The year 1492 was a pivot point in prophetic history. It provided the dispersed ex-Israelites (God’s ex-wife) with an opportunity to fulfill the Great Commission by using the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-nations-in-prophecy-part-2/

The nations in prophecy, Part 1

When God divorced Israel and sent His ex-wife out of the house, did the nation of Israel have any further role to play in the divine plan? Most certainly they did, and their… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/the-nations-in-prophecy-part-1/

Doing good on the Sabbath

Luke 6:6-11 records a second Sabbath incident, this time revealing how the scribes and Pharisees misunderstood the whole purpose of the Sabbath commandment. The first incident, of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/doing-good-on-the-sabbath/

On being Lord of the Sabbath

I have heard some say that Jesus broke the law, and they point to the Sabbath incidents in the New Testament as proof. Their motive is to try to prove that Jesus put away the law.… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/on-being-lord-of-the-sabbath/

Old and new garments and wineskins

In Luke 5:36-39 Jesus told another parable: 36 And He was also telling them a parable: “No one tears a piece from a new garment and puts it on an old garment; otherwise he will… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/old-and-new-garments-and-wineskins/

Fasting when the bridegroom is absent

In Luke 5:33 Luke begins to record a series of Jesus’ teachings that differed from the common religious view of the day. The first topic is that of fasting. 33 And they said to… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/fasting-when-the-bridegroom-is-absent/

Levi gets a new career

Luke’s underlying purpose in writing his gospel was to present Christ as the Son of Man and to show that the gospel was for all equally. For this reason, he presents both men and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/01-2014/levi-gets-a-new-career/

The power of the Son of Man to forgive sin

After Jesus healed the leper, we read in Luke 5:15, 16, 15 But the news about Him was spreading even farther, and great multitudes were gathering to hear Him and to be healed of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2013/12-2013/the-power-of-the-son-of-man-to-forgive-sin/

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