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8 Then they remembered his words. How many of us have been told something very directly and yet we still don’t seem to understand? Teenagers have this happen to them all the time. Husbands do as well. These women who approach the tomb where Jesus’ body had been placed had this experience. Jesus had repeatedlyContinue reading “15July2009 Luke 24:8”

25 He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will. Imagine releasing a known murderer and imprisoning an innocent man instead! This sounds almost like a hostage situation. The terrorist takes hostages and demands the release of some ofContinue reading “11July2009 Luke 23:25”

67 “If you are the Christ,” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, Sometimes people get their minds made up and, no matter what you tell them, they don’t listen. That is the situation in which Jesus finds himself. The religious leaders are pushing for his death.Continue reading “8July2009 Luke 22:67”

53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.” In the very moment Jesus is arrested he points out two things. The first is that this moment is a moment when they are in charge. There willContinue reading “7July2009 Luke 22:53”

52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs?  Jesus points out a startling contradiction in the actions of these leaders as they come to arrest him. TheyContinue reading “6July2009 Luke 22:52”

49 When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” This is funny. The disciples, total civilians, want to have a sword battle with one sword against professional soldiers with all their weapons, protective gear and training. They wouldn’t stand a chance. And yet, that isContinue reading “3July2009 Luke 22:49”

31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Simon’s faith had the possibility of coming to an end. In the middle of Judas’ betrayal and Jesus trial and crucifixion,Continue reading “2July2009 Luke 22:31-32”

24 Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Some people are just inclined to argue about just about anything. It seems they are always in a fight. In fact when they are not fighting, we think there is something wrong with them. This tendency toward findingContinue reading “1July2009 Luke 22:24”

16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God. One of the important skills that we need to learn is how to wait. “Are we there yet?” is an almost universal cry. Kids must learn to wait. In fact, if we don’t allow kidsContinue reading “28June2009 Luke 22:16”

2 and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. I hate it when someone tries to invalidate my work and worth. I have value because I am created in the image of God. Only God isContinue reading “25June2009 Luke 22:2”