The journey that began so many chapters ago is coming to an end (Luke 9:51). And when Jesus finally arrives, He will once more upend people’s expectations about God’s plans…
Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem is reaching its end (Luke 9:51; 19:28). Along the way He has encouraged all manner of people – Pharisees, tax collectors, poor, blind, demoniacs, lepers, children,…
After healing the blind beggar, Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem and the cross. Luke has two more episodes to recount before we arrive - Zacchaeus and The Parable of…
Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem is nearing its end but before that takes place, Luke relates four more events: another prediction of Jesus’ suffering, the healing of a blind man, Zacchaeus,…
Scripture reminds us that God’s values and ways are different than ours (Isa. 55:6-9; 1 Sam. 16:7). Throughout the ministry and teaching of Jesus, we are reminded of this truth.…
In our last study in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus taught about the two-fold nature of the Kingdom, that it is already here, but not fully realized (Luke 17:20-37). He…
As Jesus continues His march to Jerusalem to the cross and to His resurrection, questions arise again about the nature and realization of the Kingdom of God. Today we still…
Now for the third time, Luke reminds us, the reader, that Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem, to face His death on the cross (Luke 17:11; 13:22; 9:51). And…
Jesus is still talking with His disciples and the Pharisees while He journeys to Jerusalem (Luke 16:1, 14). He has talked about God’s love for the lost and the need…
Following on the heels of the parable of the dishonest manager, Jesus continues to focus on money, the poor, and the call of the gospel to the Kingdom. He will…