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How to make a footstool

Jesus quoted Psalm 110:1 in Luke 20:42, 43 saying, 42 … The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand 43 until I make thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet.” The first… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/how-to-make-a-footstool/

Why David called his son Lord

In Luke 20:41-47 Jesus taught further on the subject of authority. In a way this loops back to the beginning of the chapter, when the chief priests confronted Jesus, asking the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/why-david-called-his-son-lord/

Resurrection and the Kingdom

Luke 20:37, 38 might be interpreted in a way that equates the resurrection of verse 37 with the living ones, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In other words, it may be said that the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/resurrection-and-the-kingdom/

The resurrection question

On Monday of the Passion Week, Jesus cursed the fig tree and cast out the bankers from the temple. The next day (Tuesday) the disciples noticed that the fig tree had already… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/the-resurrection-question/

Is it lawful to pay taxes to a beast empire?

The vineyard parable that Jesus told in the temple enraged the chief priests, scribes, and Pharisees. Luke 20:19 says, 19 And the scribes and the chief priests tried to lay… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/is-it-lawful-to-pay-taxes-to-a-beast-empire/

The parable of the vineyard

Jesus told many parables in the temple during the week before His crucifixion. All three synoptic gospels record the parable of the vineyard in considerable detail. We can get the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/the-parable-of-the-vineyard/

The Authority Question

Luke 20:1, 2 says, 1 And it came about on one of the days while He was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, that the chief priests and the scribes with… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/the-authority-question/

Cleansing the temple

Jesus cast the bankers out of the temple twice. The first time was near the beginning of His ministry, and the second was toward the end. John 2:13-16 says, 13 And the Passover… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/cleansing-the-temple/

Jesus' Second Triumphal Entry

Luke speaks of just one triumphal entry in which He cast out the bankers and pronounced Jeremiah’s verdict upon Jerusalem. Luke 19:45, 46 says, 45 And He entered the temple and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/jesus-second-triumphal-entry/

Jesus' first triumphal entry

After the disciples found the donkey and its daughter, Luke 19:35-37 says, 35 And they brought it to Jesus, and they threw their garments on the colt, and put Jesus on it. 36… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/jesus-first-triumphal-entry/

Wild donkeys in prophecy

The two donkeys (mother and daughter) represent the two Jerusalems as well as the two occasions for Jesus’ coronation. Paul tells us in Galatians 4:25, 26 that the two Jerusalems… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/wild-donkeys-in-prophecy/

Preparations for a triumphal entry

From John 11, we know that the first thing that Jesus did when He approached Bethany was to raise Lazarus from the dead. That story, however, was omitted by all but John, who… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/preparations-for-a-triumphal-entry/

The looming controversy

Jesus made it clear along the way to Jerusalem that the Kingdom was not coming any time soon. His opposition made it necessary for Him to appeal His case to the divine court of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/the-looming-controversy/

The Parable of the Nobleman

While Jesus was fellowshipping with Zaccheus, He told the disciples that “salvation has come to this house” (Luke 19:9). Jesus’ name (Yeshua) means “salvation,” and so the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/the-parable-of-the-nobleman/

Zaccheus, the publican

Luke pairs the account of the blind man with that of Zaccheus, the rich tax-collector (publican). The first story shows Jesus’ compassion toward the oppressed; the second shows… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/zaccheus-the-publican/

Healing the blind man

In Luke 18 and 19 we read of incidents that took place as Jesus approached Jericho (Luke 18:35) and again as Jesus passed through Jericho (Luke 19:1). We know He stopped for the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/healing-the-blind-man/

Jesus turns toward Jerusalem

In Luke 17:11 we find Jesus beginning His journey toward Jerusalem, where He was to die on the cross for the sin of the world. It appears that He traveled slowly, teaching… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/11-2014/jesus-turns-toward-jerusalem/

The lesson of the rich ruler

In Luke 18:18-30, Luke gives us one final instruction from Jesus in view of Jerusalem’s coming destruction. It starts out as a simple question about how to be lawful in going… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/10-2014/the-lesson-of-the-rich-ruler/

Having direct access to Christ

Luke 18:15-17 says, 15 And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He might touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. 16 But Jesus called… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/10-2014/having-direct-access-to-christ/

Don't be self-righteous

In Luke 18 Jesus gave instructions in view of the coming destruction of Jerusalem. First He encouraged them to pray without ceasing in regard to righteous vindication. Then He… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/10-2014/dont-be-self-righteous/