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Your enemies are “toast” when you can make them your footstool. Sin, death, and Satanhave been made the footstool of David’s Lord and ours!

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BibleGateway: Luke 20:41-47 ESV Text: Luke 20:41-47 KJV Text: Luke 20:41-47 The section starts at about 4:51 and ends at about 5:36 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s… Your enemies are “toast” when you can make them your footstool. Sin, death, and Satanhave been made the footstool of David’s Lord and ours!

The Sadducees seek to undermine God’s Word with a convoluted story. The Word—not clever arguments — is our powerful counterpunch against all who attack it.

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BibleGateway: Luke 20:27-40 ESV Text: Luke 20:27-40 KJV Text: Luke 20:27-40 The section starts at about 3:20 and ends at about 4:58 27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there… The Sadducees seek to undermine God’s Word with a convoluted story. The Word—not clever arguments — is our powerful counterpunch against all who attack it.

Jesus tells the sad history of Israel’s rejection of her Lord. Help us, Lord, to always receive Your Son in faith, and to build the entirety of our lives on Him, our Cornerstone!

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BibleGateway: Luke 20:9-19 ESV Text: Luke 20:9-19 KJV Text: Luke 20:9-19 The section starts at about 0:52 and ends at about 2:35 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain… Jesus tells the sad history of Israel’s rejection of her Lord. Help us, Lord, to always receive Your Son in faith, and to build the entirety of our lives on Him, our Cornerstone!

When asking God questions, let us take care we do so with the humility of faith. Give us grace, Lord, to gladly bow before the authority of Your perfect Word!

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BibleGateway: Luke 20:1-8 ESV Text: Luke 20:1-8 KJV Text: Luke 20:1-8 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:1      1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as… When asking God questions, let us take care we do so with the humility of faith. Give us grace, Lord, to gladly bow before the authority of Your perfect Word!

Jesus’ weeping eyes enable us to peer into the very heart of God. The God of love does not want anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

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BibleGateway: Luke 19:41-48 ESV Text: Luke 19:41-48 KJV Text: Luke 19:41-48 The section starts at about 4:47 and ends at about 5:57      41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept… Jesus’ weeping eyes enable us to peer into the very heart of God. The God of love does not want anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

The King of kings comes in humility to lay down His life for the sins of us all. “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

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BibleGateway: Luke 19:28-40 ESV Text: Luke 19:28-40 KJV Text: Luke 19:28-40 The section starts at about 3:16 and ends at about 4:54      28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to… The King of kings comes in humility to lay down His life for the sins of us all. “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

God is serious about using our gifts and talents in the interest of His kingdom. Help us, Lord, to use what You give us to serve You.

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BibleGateway: Luke 19:11-27 ESV Text: Luke 19:11-27 KJV Text: Luke 19:11-27 The section starts at about 1:8 and ends at about 3:23      11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable,… God is serious about using our gifts and talents in the interest of His kingdom. Help us, Lord, to use what You give us to serve You.

Jesus loves even “short people.” He loves those who fall short of society’s expectations, as well as those who fall short of God’s expectations.

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BibleGateway: Luke 19:1-10 ESV Text: Luke 19:1-10 KJV Text: Luke 19:1-10 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:17      1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was… Jesus loves even “short people.” He loves those who fall short of society’s expectations, as well as those who fall short of God’s expectations.

Today is another day of grace, and at this very moment Jesus is passing by. Even Christians need to be reminded that today is the day to cry out for Christ’s mercy.

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BibleGateway: Luke 18:35-43 ESV Text: Luke 18:35-43 KJV Text: Luke 18:35-43 The section starts at about 4:13 and ends at about 5:17      35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto… Today is another day of grace, and at this very moment Jesus is passing by. Even Christians need to be reminded that today is the day to cry out for Christ’s mercy.