THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – SWEAT LIKE BLOOD

SWEAT LIKE BLOOD “Leaving there, He went, as He often did, to Mount Olives. The disciples followed Him. When they arrived at the place, He said, ‘Pray that you don’t give in to temptation.’ “He pulled away from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down and prayed, ‘Father, remove this cup from me. But please, not what I want. What …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – IT’S NOT YOUR FIGHT

IT’S NOT YOUR FIGHT “Then Jesus said, ‘When I sent you out and without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?’ “‘Nothing,’ they answered, “He said to them, ‘But now, if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag, and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. It is written: “And He …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? “Peter said, ‘Master, I’m ready for anything with you. I’d go to jail for you. I’d die for you!’ “Jesus said, ‘I’m sorry to have to tell you this, Peter, but before the rooster crows you will have three times denied that you know me.'” Luke 22:33-34. We like to pick Peter out for …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – THE TIME OF TESTING

THE TIME OF TESTING “‘Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out.  When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.'” Luke …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – YOUR TURN IS COMING

YOUR TURN IS COMING “‘Who would you rather be: the one who eats the dinner or the one who serves the dinner? You’d rather eat and be served, right? But I’ve taken my place among you as the one who serves. And you’ve stuck with me through thick and thin. Now I confer on you the royal authority my Father …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM

UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM “Within minutes they were bickering over who of them would end up the greatest. But Jesus intervened. ‘Kings like to throw their weight around and people in authority like to give themselves fancy titles. It’s not going to be that way with you. Let the senior among you become like the junior; let the leader act the …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – DOOMSDAY TO THE TRAITOR

DOOMSDAY TO THE TRAITOR “‘Do you realise that the hand of the one who is betraying me is at this moment on the table? It’s true that the Son of Man is going down a path already marked out – no surprises there. But for the one who turns Him in, turns traitor to the Son of Man, this is …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – BLOOD POURED OUT FOR YOU

BLOOD POURED OUT FOR YOU “Taking the cup, He blessed it, then said, ‘Take this and pass it among you. As for me, I’ll not drink wine again until the kingdom of God arrives.’ “Taking bread, He blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them saying, ‘This is my body given for you. Eat it in my memory.’ He …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – FOR THE LAST TIME

FOR THE LAST TIME “When it was time, He sat down, all the apostles with Him, and said, ‘You’ve no idea how much I have looked forward to eating this Passover meal with you before I enter my time of suffering. It’s the last one I’ll eat until we all eat it together in the kingdom of God.'” Luke 22:14-16. …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – COME AND EAT WITH ME!

COME AND EAT WITH ME! “The Day of Unleavened Bread came, the day the Passover lamb was butchered. Jesus sent Peter and John off, saying, ‘Go prepare the Passover for us so we can eat it together.’ “They said, ‘Where do you want us to do this?’, “He said, ‘Keep your eyes open as you enter the city. A man …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – CONSPIRACY!

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO CONSPIRACY! “He spent His days in the Temple teaching but His nights out on the mountain called Olives. All the people were up at the crack of dawn to come to the Temple and listen to Him. “The Feast of Unleavened Bread, also called Passover, drew near. The high priests and religion scholars were looking for a …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – BE ON YOUR GUARD

BE ON YOUR GUARD “But be on your guard. Don’t let the sharp edge of your expectations be dulled by parties and drinking and shopping. Otherwise, that Day is going to take you by complete surprise, spring on you suddenly like a trap, for it’s going to come on everyone, everywhere, at once. So, whatever you do, don’t go to …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – JESUS THE ETERNAL WORD

JESUS THE ETERNAL WORD “He told them a story. ‘Look at a fig tree. Any tree for that matter. When the leaves begin to show, one look tells you that summer is right around the corner. The same here – when you see these things happen, you know God’s kingdom is about here. Don’t brush this off. I’m not just …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – A GLORIOUS WELCOME

A GLORIOUS WELCOME “‘It will seem like all hell has broken loose — sun, moon, stars, earth, sea in an uproar and everyone all over the world in a panic, the wind knocked out of them by the threat of doom, the powers-that-be quaking. “And then – then! – they’ll see the Son of Man welcomed in grand style – …Continue reading →

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE – VENGEANCE DAY

VENGEANCE DAY “‘When you see soldiers camped all around Jerusalem, then you’ll know that she is about to be devastated. If you’re living in Judea at the time, run for the hills. If you’re in the city, get out quickly. If you’re in the fields, don’t go home to get your coat. This is Vengeance Day – everything written about …Continue reading →