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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 Love frequency 528 Hz

In 2010 the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill polluted a vast area of the Gulf of Mexico. This soon became our project for the eighth sign of Elisha on July 10-15. In October of… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2014/02-2014/the-love-frequency-528-hz/

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/

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/

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