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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.

It’s impossible for sinners to enter the kingdom of God on their own. But God did the impossible through Christ, Who kept the Law in our place and died as our substitute.

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BibleGateway: Luke 18:18-34 ESV Text: Luke 18:18-34 KJV Text: Luke 18:18-34 The section starts at about 2:8 and ends at about 4:20      18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I… It’s impossible for sinners to enter the kingdom of God on their own. But God did the impossible through Christ, Who kept the Law in our place and died as our substitute.

Pharisaical work-righteousness wants nothing to do with God’s mercy and Jesus’ cross. Help us always, Lord, to see our sinfulness, and then to trust in Your forgiving mercy!

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BibleGateway: Luke 18:9-17 ESV Text: Luke 18:9-17 KJV Text: Luke 18:9-17 The section starts at about 0:50 and ends at about 2:15      9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that… Pharisaical work-righteousness wants nothing to do with God’s mercy and Jesus’ cross. Help us always, Lord, to see our sinfulness, and then to trust in Your forgiving mercy!

With this section Jesus invites us to believe that God is “our true Father . . . so that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him as dear children ask their dear father.”

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BibleGateway: Luke 18:1-8 ESV Text: Luke 18:1-8 KJV Text: Luke 18:1-8 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 0:59      1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men… With this section Jesus invites us to believe that God is “our true Father . . . so that with all boldness and confidence we may ask Him as dear children ask their dear father.”

The Flood in Noah’s day, along with the destruction of Sodom in Lot’s day, are used to warn us to be ready for the sudden coming of the Son of Man. Lord keep us anchored to Your cross!

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BibleGateway: Luke 17:20-37 ESV Text: Luke 17:20-37 KJV Text: Luke 17:20-37 The section starts at about 2:23 and ends at about 4:44      20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of… The Flood in Noah’s day, along with the destruction of Sodom in Lot’s day, are used to warn us to be ready for the sudden coming of the Son of Man. Lord keep us anchored to Your cross!

A few things taught us by our Savior: 1) Don’t lead others into sin. 2) Rebuke those who sin. 3) Forgive penitent sinners. 4) Faith in Christ is able to deal with mountain-sized problems.

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BibleGateway: Luke 17:1-10 ESV Text: Luke 17:1-10 KJV Text: Luke 17:1-10 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:35      1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences… A few things taught us by our Savior: 1) Don’t lead others into sin. 2) Rebuke those who sin. 3) Forgive penitent sinners. 4) Faith in Christ is able to deal with mountain-sized problems.

Just as one can’t buy his way into heaven, neither does material poverty assure one of a place in heaven. Rich or poor, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God!

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BibleGateway: Luke 16:19-31 ESV Text: Luke 16:19-31 KJV Text: Luke 16:19-31 The section starts at about 2:36 and ends at about 4:28      19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and… Just as one can’t buy his way into heaven, neither does material poverty assure one of a place in heaven. Rich or poor, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God!

We can never buy our way into heaven. However, the Gospel moves us to use our money to bring the Gospel to others. In eternity we will be welcomed by the beneficiaries of our love offerings.

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BibleGateway: Luke 16:1-15 ESV Text: Luke 16:1-15 KJV Text: Luke 16:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:23      1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich… We can never buy our way into heaven. However, the Gospel moves us to use our money to bring the Gospel to others. In eternity we will be welcomed by the beneficiaries of our love offerings.