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The Gospel of Luke Chapter 19: How to Welcome Christ explores four key messages: Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus, the parable of the king’s servants, the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and Jesus’ cleansing of the temple. The chapter emphasizes the importance of personal transformation, faithful stewardship, and recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. It highlights how Jesus … Read more
Jesus Assaults the Temple Luke 19:45-20:8: How to Overturn Injustice. Jesus’ dramatic cleansing of the temple was a direct assault on religious corruption. Instead of confronting Roman oppression, Jesus targeted the temple, the heart of Jewish worship, which had become a hub of exploitation under corrupt leaders. He overturned tables and drove out merchants profiting … Read more
Stones Cry Out Luke 19:28-44 audio video notes. Until this point, Jesus squelched every outburst by people labeling him the Messiah. He’d heal someone and say don’t tell anyone. Large crowds would want to make him king and Jesus would withdraw and hide (Joh 6:15). It will be different today. He will not only allow … Read more
King Servants and Subjects Luke 19:11-27 audio video notes. The man of noble birth was made king and returned. He called the servants forward to see what they had gained with what they’d been given. How did they do with the privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities of life? We’re only told about three of the ten: … Read more
Zacchaeus When Jesus Reached the Spot Luke 19:1-10 audio video notes. Jesus came down Main Street. The way I see it is the disciples are around him to keep people from rushing Jesus. Zacchaeus could see him coming. He had a bird’s-eye view. As Jesus reached the sycamore fig tree, the spot of embarrassment where … Read more
Explore “The Gospel of Luke Chapter 18: How to Seek God’s Justice”. Discover insights on persistent prayer, humility, and faith through parables and teachings of Jesus with videos, audio, and notes. These messages include ‘Justice And Quickly,’ ‘Pastor and a Pimp,’ ‘Receive the Kingdom of God Like Children,’ ‘Eternal Life One More Thing,’ and ‘What … Read more
What Do You Want Me To Do For You Luke 18:31-43 audio video notes. This is what Jesus asked a blind man. Was this a real question? Really? What was the guy going to answer, “Do you have a little change?” “I’d like a new cloak. I left mine back there.” Or, “I need some new … Read more
Eternal Life One More Thing Luke 18:18-30 audio video notes. I need to point out Jesus didn’t issue a universal statement for everyone to sell everything and give it to the poor to have eternal life. Aren’t you glad, but what if he did? Could we do it? There’s the issue of One more thing. … Read more
Receive Like Children Luke 18:15-17 audio video notes. Children, especially females, had little value at the time Jesus came. However, into this world came Jesus. We’ve come a long way, haven’t we? This year 1.5 million American children will be aborted. Millions of American fathers will abandon their children. Forty percent of our children will … Read more
Pastor and a Pimp Luke 18:9-14 audio video notes. Let’s insert a Pastor in the place of the Pharisee and a pimp for the sinner in the story Jesus gave. Do these represent our communities today? What I mean is a religious teacher. The tax collector was the most despised and hated of people. For our … Read more