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19 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life.” 20 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Sometimes we have to choose to be ourselves. This can be very difficult for someoneContinue reading “24Mar2009 Luke 9:19-20”

12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” We often think of the disciples as individuals who don’t seem to get it right veryContinue reading “23Mar2009 Luke 9:12”

5 If people do not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave their town, as a testimony against them. Sometimes you just have to let things go! The disciples are being sent out on a journey to prepare people to hear Jesus speak later. They are given some of the sameContinue reading “21Mar2009 Luke 9:5”

45 “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.” Over the years I have read this passage many times. The woman has been bleeding for twelveContinue reading “19Mar2009 Luke 8:45-46”

39 “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him. Have you ever wanted to just tell part of the story in order to keep the embarrassing parts a secret? This is the conclusion of whatContinue reading “18Mar2009 Luke 8:39”

37 Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left. It seems strange that the people would ask Jesus to leave them. He had just helped out one of their fellow citizens. But don’t beContinue reading “16Mar2009 Luke 8:37”

28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don’t torture me!” Some of the greatest understanding of the work and person of Jesus comes from the mouthsContinue reading “14Mar2009 Luke 8:28”

25 “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” After falling asleep in the boat as they cross the lake, Jesus’ panicking disciples wake Jesus from his sleep. They are afraid theyContinue reading “13Mar2009 Luke 8:25”

21 He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice. Jesus institutes a new family structure that excludes his own earthly flesh and blood. His earthly family at this point in time does not believe Jesus is the Messiah. They think he has gone a little bonkers,Continue reading “12Mar2009 Luke 8:21”

18 Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him. The way we listen to the Word is important. If we listen with the motive of understanding and obedience, we will continue to gain both. If onContinue reading “11Mar2009 Luke 8:18”