Luke 18:1-8: We are challenged to pray and not give up, until we get an answer.
Parable of the Persistent Widow
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Monthly Archives: July 2024
The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew’s Gospel
You can certainly pray this prayer word for word if you like. But other interpreters say we should base our prayers on each line, but put our prayer in our own words. That is, it’s a model prayer.
Parable about the Master and His Servant
Luke 17:7-10: This parable challenges us to serve God even when we do not receive applause. Are we humble enough to serve him in this situation?
Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Luke 16:19-31: This parable is about doing good to the poor and needy. The parable challenges us not to be like Ebenezer Scrooge in Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. It also explains God’s justice on those who do not help.
Did Mark Confuse the High Priest Abiathar with His Father Ahimelech?
Once again the hyper-critics pounce. But do we have a reasonable explanation?
Parable of the Prudent Manager
Luke 16:1-13: This parable is difficult to understand.
Parable of the Lost (Prodigal) Son
Luke 15:11-32: The lost son’s father ran out to meet him and hugged him and kissed him, thrilled to have him back home.
Observations on the Early Vineyard Movement
Here are my observations from my own experience.
Parable of the Lost Coin
In Luke 15:8-19 Jesus loves you so much that he will look everywhere for you.
Parables about the Cost of Discipleship
In Luke 14:16-24, Jesus challenges a large crowd following him to count the cost to be his disciple. It ain’t easy.
Observations on New Apostolic Reformation and Christian Nationalism
An online statement, though overall benefitting the body of Christ, defines apostle in a dangerous way. It is titled NAR and Christian Nationalism and was issued October 10, 2022. (Updated on Oct. 8, 2025)
Parable of the Great Banquet
In Luke 14:15-24, we are challenged to ask: How long can we reject the call to come into the kingdom of God?
Parable of the Lowest Seat
In this parable (Luke 14:7-11), we must be careful about self-promotion, which is rampant in the American church.
Was Luke a Careless Historian? Three Accounts of Paul’s Conversion
There seems to be one tiny difference in two of the three accounts in Acts 9:1-9; 22:6-11; 26:12-18.
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