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Memorize: Mockery of the trial Luke 22 Key Verses: 3, 16, 24, 32-33, 60, Satan enters Judas, a place prepared by deception and rebellion. Satan can’t just jump into an unprepared heart. Christians don’t need to worry about demon possession. We have the Strong Man, Jesus, residing in us. Jesus is reading Himself for HisContinue reading “Day 87”

Memorize: Temple destruction is foretold Luke 21 Key Verses: 4, 7, 9, 12, 18, 20, 27-28, 33, God doesn’t like leftovers! He doesn’t want us to be generous for show. He expects us to give everything, with abandon. This widow is contrasted with the rich. What I find surprising is that the rich have notContinue reading “Day 86”

Memorize: Christ repeatedly outwits Pharisees Luke 20 Key Verses: 2, 14, 18, 25, 34, 38, 44, 47 Jesus knew that there are those who are in rebellion against the authority of God. We see it in the news and in our own lives. The religious leaders were rebelling against God’s authority and Jesus caught themContinue reading “Day 85”

Memorize: Entry into Jerusalem triumphant Luke 19 Key Verses: 2, 10, 25, 30, 40, 46, 47 The profession of tax collecting has not changed that much. People didn’t like them then, and they don’t like them now. Back then they would skim off the top of every inflated collection some for themselves. Today they justContinue reading “Day 84”

Memorize: Faith must be persistent Luke 18 Key Verses: 1, 8, 14, 17, 25, 30, 41 The point of this parable is that we need to stay in prayer and not give up. It is not that we need to bug God in order for Him to finally break down and give us what weContinue reading “Day 83”

Memorize: Response of ten lepers Luke 17 Key Verses: 2, 10, 18, 21, 24, 33, 37 One thing is for certain, we don’t want to be responsible for someone else’s fall. We need to work to forgive others. And I mean work to forgive. We are allowed to hold people accountable for their actions, butContinue reading “Day 82”

Memorize: Entrance into Abraham’s bosom Luke 16Key Verses: 4, 8-9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 25, 26, 31 It might be helpful to read verse fifteen first. It will help you understand that the primary audience for this parable was the Pharisees. Otherwise it almost seems as though Jesus is condoning, even encouraging deceit. But theContinue reading “Day 81”

Memorize: Prodigal son is received Luke 15 Key Verses: 7, 13, 16, 21, 28, 32 God likes it when we repent, turn back to Him and acknowledge our sins. The math is not what is important. 100 to 1, 10 to 1, 2 to 1. What God desires is for people to turn back toContinue reading “Day 80”

Memorize: Emphasis on true discipleship Luke 14 Key Verses: 3, 11, 18, 26, 27, 34 Sometimes we get hung up on a particular religious practice. Years ago I remember the debate over the place of modern songs in worship, whether you could sing something other than traditional hymns. In Jesus’ day the Sabbath Day hadContinue reading “Day 79”

Memorize: Healing on the Sabbath Luke 13 Key Verses: 2, 9, 19, 24, 30, 34 The manner of death is not an indication of the person’s righteousness. Suffering in this life does not mean someone has sinned and God is bringing judgment through their suffering. God extends grace even to sinners. He does not bringContinue reading “Day 78”