Who are the ‘lost’ In Ezekiel: God’s people gone astray In Luke: The son who has rejected his father The problem that this creates: insider/outsider language We can create an unhelpful (and unbiblical) barrier between those who ‘belong’ and those who don’t. In one sense, the lost and the saved are no different Coins, sheep, sons… they’re all the same ‘ontologically’ (in…
Sermons on Luke (Page 8)
Christmas in Australia The Shepherds The Message The Sign
What are you prepared to die for? During the 21st Century every 11 minutes a Christian dies for their faith “We believe in the conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit and his birth by the virgin Mary”. Does it matter? 3 things it can expose. 1) Are words being used honestly? Using the same words with different meaning. Eg: Divinty…
God is mindful of us (Luke 1:46-49) A transformed life (Luke 1:50-53) Jesus the link (Luke 1:54-55) My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me –…
Stress relief? What would be your ideal plan of relaxation? Is relaxation a good thing? One day in seven How do we go about relaxing? Slow down … Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God” … BUT don’t opt out. … extended time … unfrustrated, idle time to meditate 1) Relaxation via Meditation Meditation … a sustained ……
A surprising passage Recap the parable Luke 16:8 – the rich man commended his dishonest manger. Applying the parable Luke 16:8 – clever in dealing with their own kind. Luke 8:9, people who follow God should use their worldly wealth to gain friends for themselves with eternity in mind. When I have enough to spare Luke 16:10 Convert your Aussie Dollars to…
What do you long for in life? Context Luke 15:1 Jesus is teaching a bunch of tax collectors and sinners. The religious people – “This man welcomes sinners … and eats with them” The Two sons and their Dad What does this parable mean? Qu: Have we approached the Father like the younger or older son? Who is the person…
World’s worst dinner … A big set up Luke 14:1 “watching him carefully” Attack #1 “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” Attack # 2 “if anyone has a Son or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull him out” Attack # 3 picking for themselves the places of honour verse 11…
Religious persecution right here in Adelaide ! Luke so far … large crowd … hostile … put Jesus on the spot Disciples … expect opposition A question … re the family inheritance. Jesus response – verse 15 A parable… “I”, “Me”, “Mine” … YOU FOOL ! … makes life decisions as if God does not exist. OK to be rich but ……