Month: May 2014

05 25 Luke 6.1-11 The religious leaders had enacted cumbersome rules around what was permissible on the Sabbath.  I fear that the pendulum has swung too far the other way where anything is permissible and spending time with God has gotten squeezed out.  Attending services is just another box to check off on an otherwise busy day packed full of errands and activities instead of using it as a day designed by God to bring rest both physically and spiritually.  Let’s reconsider what the day is intended for.  It will help us slow down a bit.

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05 18 Luke 5.33-39 There was more to the question asked of Jesus about fasting than meets the eye.  Behind it was a question centered around legalism.  Why don’t they?  We can set up a system of rules to follow that are not founded in Scripture all the while making them appear spiritual if we don’t adhere to them.  In this dialogue, Jesus helps free us from the notion of legalism, freedom that helps us enjoy life to the fullest all the worshipping Him in the process as we grow in Christ.

05 11 Luke 5.27-32 What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you?  Matthew shows us that even though others may attempt to discourage you, looking at your past, he never the less follows the command of Jesus.  Will you?

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05 04 Luke 5.17-26 This passage demonstrates various reactions to faith.  For some, faith is rewarded.  For others, faith is rejected.  Still for others, faith is reverential.  This passage helps us see faith compelling us to ask ourselves what kind of faith we might have.  Faith as we see from Scripture pleases God and is rewarded.  Is that the kind of faith we have?