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When Jesus comes down from the mountain, He finds doubting hearts. Jesus’ disciples lack sufficient trust in Him to drive out a demon. A father isn’t sure Jesus can help. But all things are possible for him who believes.

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BibleGateway: Luke 9:28-45 ESV Text: Luke 9:28-45 KJV Text: Luke 9:28-45 The section starts at about 3:35 and ends at about 6:9      28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings,… When Jesus comes down from the mountain, He finds doubting hearts. Jesus’ disciples lack sufficient trust in Him to drive out a demon. A father isn’t sure Jesus can help. But all things are possible for him who believes.

A better translation of v. 47 reads: “Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much.” (CSB) Love for Jesus flows from the forgiving love He has shown to us.

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BibleGateway: Luke 7:36-50 ESV Text: Luke 7:36-50 KJV Text: Luke 7:36-50 The section starts at about 4:38 and ends at about 6:46      36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with… A better translation of v. 47 reads: “Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much.” (CSB) Love for Jesus flows from the forgiving love He has shown to us.

People sick with sin need Doctor Jesus, the only one Who can cure what ails us. Our hearts are filled with the joy of a wedding banquet as we cling in faith to our Doctor, Who is also the Bridegroom of His Church.

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BibleGateway: Luke 5:27-39 ESV Text: Luke 5:27-39 KJV Text: Luke 5:27-39 The section starts at about 3:51 and ends at about 5:36      27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named… People sick with sin need Doctor Jesus, the only one Who can cure what ails us. Our hearts are filled with the joy of a wedding banquet as we cling in faith to our Doctor, Who is also the Bridegroom of His Church.

Jesus takes up work in His Father’s business. We see the boy Jesus keeping the Law for us, and thus already laboring to accomplish our salvation.

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BibleGateway: Luke 2:41-52 ESV Text: Luke 2:41-52 KJV Text: Luke 2:41-52 The section starts at about 4:48 and ends at about 6:16      41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of… Jesus takes up work in His Father’s business. We see the boy Jesus keeping the Law for us, and thus already laboring to accomplish our salvation.

Jesus points back to Old Testament people and events to awaken the current generation to their need for repentance. That generation wanted a sign. Only the sign of Jonah—Jesus’ resurrection— would be given it.

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BibleGateway: Luke 11:29-36 ESV Text: Luke 11:29-36 KJV Text: Luke 11:29-36 The section starts at about 3:47 and ends at about 5:17      29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say,… Jesus points back to Old Testament people and events to awaken the current generation to their need for repentance. That generation wanted a sign. Only the sign of Jonah—Jesus’ resurrection— would be given it.

Sometimes Jesus’ enemies are absurdly stupid. Why would the prince of demons fight against his own demonic army, thus dividing his own kingdom? It’s obvious! Jesus drives out demons by the finger of God.

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BibleGateway: Luke 11:14-28 ESV Text: Luke 11:14-28 KJV Text: Luke 11:14-28 The section starts at about 1:52 and ends at about 3:54      14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And… Sometimes Jesus’ enemies are absurdly stupid. Why would the prince of demons fight against his own demonic army, thus dividing his own kingdom? It’s obvious! Jesus drives out demons by the finger of God.

Even imperfect earthly fathers know how to give good things to their children. Our perfect Heavenly Father even more so! Our Heavenly Father only gives good gifts to His praying children, such as the Holy Spirit.

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BibleGateway: Luke 11:1-13 ESV Text: Luke 11:1-13 KJV Text: Luke 11:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:1      1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a… Even imperfect earthly fathers know how to give good things to their children. Our perfect Heavenly Father even more so! Our Heavenly Father only gives good gifts to His praying children, such as the Holy Spirit.

Who is my neighbor? Jesus teaches that our neighbor is whoever we cross paths with in life, and whoever needs a good Samaritan to lend a helping hand. Jesus is the Good Samaritan Who gave His life a ransom for all.

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BibleGateway: Luke 10:25-42 ESV Text: Luke 10:25-42 KJV Text: Luke 10:25-42 The section starts at about 3:18 and ends at about 5:51      25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master,… Who is my neighbor? Jesus teaches that our neighbor is whoever we cross paths with in life, and whoever needs a good Samaritan to lend a helping hand. Jesus is the Good Samaritan Who gave His life a ransom for all.

The seventy-two disciples returned with joy from their missionary journey. They were happy because even the demons submitted to them in Jesus’ Name. But our real joy as disciples is that our names are written in heaven!

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BibleGateway: Luke 10:1-24 ESV Text: Luke 10:1-24 KJV Text: Luke 10:1-24 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:27      1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them… The seventy-two disciples returned with joy from their missionary journey. They were happy because even the demons submitted to them in Jesus’ Name. But our real joy as disciples is that our names are written in heaven!

In the world people scramble to get to the top of the social or corporate ladder. In God’s kingdom Jesus calls us to the bottom of the ladder into a life of humble service. After all, He came in humility as servant of all.

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BibleGateway: Luke 9:46-62 ESV Text: Luke 9:46-62 KJV Text: Luke 9:46-62 The section starts at about 6:2 and ends at about 8:19 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be… In the world people scramble to get to the top of the social or corporate ladder. In God’s kingdom Jesus calls us to the bottom of the ladder into a life of humble service. After all, He came in humility as servant of all.