Instead of Having All The Answers, Ask Good Questions – Luke 6:39
What will I ask Jesus for today? Will it be material blessings or for truth that quenches the soul?
Loss, Gain, and Loyalty … Who Will I Side With? – Luke 9:24-27
But Jesus was turning this world system and its conventional wisdom on its head. He introduced a new system of life: not based on our merits.
Following Jesus Unencumbered – Luke 9:23
The selfish ways of the world lead to sin and death. The selfless ways of Jesus and his followers lead to true joy in life and an incredibly massive hope for eternity in relationship with Jesus.
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.
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.
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…