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Pride (Luke 9:37-56)

This week we will continue our study of the Gospel of Luke by examining verses 37 through 56 of chapter 9.  In these verses we will learn from the failures of the disciples of Jesus about the dangers associated with pride.  Pride is the cause of all five failures because verses 46-48 show us aContinueContinue reading “Pride (Luke 9:37-56)”

Awesome God! Amazing Power! (Psalm 147:5)

This week, through Vacation Bible School, our church has the opportunity and privilege to teach children in our area about our awesome God who has amazing power.  This year’s VBS Scripture is Psalm 147:5: “Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; His understanding is beyond measure.” As kids explore Psalm 147:5; they will recognizeContinueContinue reading “Awesome God! Amazing Power! (Psalm 147:5)”

The Transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:27-36)

The Context Jesus, having just told His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Him, makes a promise; “there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God” (27).  This promise refers to the inauguration of the kingdom of God through the death,ContinueContinue reading “The Transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:27-36)”

Following Jesus (Luke 9:21-26)

The Context Peter has just confessed that Jesus is “The Christ of God” (20).  Jesus “commanded them to tell this to no none” (21).  This may sound odd, but it was because the crowds wanted the Christ to be a political freedom fighter.  Jesus knew that the Christ “must suffer many things…be killed, and onContinueContinue reading “Following Jesus (Luke 9:21-26)”

Who Do You Say that I Am? (Luke 9:1-20)

The Context In our study of Luke 9:1-20, we will ask ourselves the question which Jesus asked His disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”  This morning we will discover that there is only one correct answer and there is only one correct response to this question. Let us first establish the context.  InContinueContinue reading “Who Do You Say that I Am? (Luke 9:1-20)”