Who Is Jesus? To Whom Can He Be Compared? – Luke 9:18-22
So who do I truly believe Jesus is and how do my actions back that up?
Stepping Into the Inner-Workings of God’s Spirit – Luke 9:14-17
Am I satisfied with seeing the big spiritual events from a distance, a little removed and safe? Or will I dive in and get “into the works” of God’s plan?
The End of the “I Can’t” Christian – Luke 9:10-13
Jesus wants to show us how to do the unbelievable in life.
Worldly Conspiring Makes God Laugh – Luke 9:7-9
When we are faced with situations of persecution for our faith or evil rulers over us who try and bring down problems, we must bow up and stand strong for the truth and our Lord.
Hope Anchored in God’s Promises -Hebrews 6:13-20 (emphasis mine)
It is not just up to us and our power anymore. Now, we get to operate with the power of the One.
You’ve Got the Power – Luke 9:1-6
God loves us individually. God knows our name. Of all the billions and billions (maybe even trillions) of people who have ever lived, he knows me by name, Joe. He knows your name too.
Amazing Provisions by a Faithful God – I Kings 17:1-6
“Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have directed the ravens to supply you with…
Obedience Based on Trust – Luke 8:41, 49-56
Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to his house because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying.While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he said. “Don’t bother the teacher anymore.” Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” When he arrived…
From Unclean and Broken to Healed and Exalted – Luke 8:40, 42b-48
Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people…