Seeing What’s Right In Front of You – Lk. 5:17-39
Have you ever been in a situation in which you were trying to help someone overcome a problem, only to discover that the other person could not see what was...
What It Really Means to Follow Jesus – Lk. 5:1-16
Today's text will tell the story of Jesus recruiting the first four apostles: Peter, Andrew, James, and John. Though Luke's abbreviated version doesn't specifically mention it, other gospels (Matt. &...
Jesus, The Great Disrupter – Lk. 4:23-44
Several years ago I was reading a business article discussing how many of today's most successful companies broke into their respective markets by disrupting those markets. I remember thinking on...
The Power of Resisting Temptation – Lk. 4:1-22
Temptation is a powerful thing. But did you know that resisting temptation is even more powerful? It's more powerful because the Holy Spirit responds when we resist. He comes alongside...
Stepping Aside for Jesus – Lk. 3:15-38
The main subject of Luke's gospel is Jesus. In fact, Jesus is the central figure throughout all of Scripture. So, for Luke to transition to Jesus' ministry, he has to...
John’s Message of Repentance – Lk. 3:1-14
Humanity has a fatal flaw when it comes to the heart. Aside from the physical muscle, we improperly conflate the heart with the emotions. I say 'improperly' because, when the...
About My Father’s Business – Lk. 2:40-52
As we continue going through Luke's letter to Theophilus, we transition from his birth and infancy to his becoming a man – both physically and legally. We pick up the...
Revelation Is for the Devoted – Lk. 2:22-39
I am a big Star Wars fan. In fact, I'm currently working my way through the 11 films again. As I've paid attention to Jedi training as portrayed in the...
A Really Big Deal – Lk. 2:1-21
There are all sorts of historical events we accept as true, despite a lack of hard evidence – because they were such a big deal that they were widely talked...
Free Study Guide – The Fruit of the Spirit
DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE HERE The fruit of the Spirit is a big part of living a life pleasing to God. Unfortunately, the doctrine behind it has been misused and...