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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Luke 18

“God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” ~A Tax Collector

October 18, 2022

I am sure those who had been with Jesus for a while had a hint of what was about to …

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Why does Jesus challenge us to listen?

February 17, 2022

And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written …

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“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.” ~Jesus

December 9, 2021

How much of my life is driven by contempt? Jesus is not amused with my attitude. My contention that I …

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Are we holding Jesus in contempt?

February 25, 2021

God has a purpose. God knows what He is doing. God knows who He is choosing to bring the good …

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Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?

November 18, 2020

Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …

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Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?

May 21, 2020

Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …

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“Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.” ~Jesus

December 21, 2019

When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …

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“No one is good — except God alone” ~Jesus

September 5, 2019

God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …

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“Mark this: Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in.” ~Jesus

April 16, 2019

Jesus has something He wants me to know. Jesus wants me to approach His kingdom with simplicity. Jesus wants me …

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“The Son of Man will suffer many things and be treated with contempt.” ~Jesus

December 4, 2018

We live in a world that holds and treats Jesus with contempt. Jesus suffered greatly for us. That was why …

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Contempt — God has chosen those of us who are treated with contempt

August 4, 2018

God has a purpose. God knows what He is doing. God knows who He is choosing to bring the good …

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“Then there’s only one thing left to do: Sell everything you own and give it away to the poor. You will have riches in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ~Jesus

July 9, 2018

Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …

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“Jesus told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt.” ~Luke

March 22, 2018

Jesus told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: “Two men went up …

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“Listen carefully.” ~Jesus

January 8, 2018

Jesus challenges me to listen. Frequently he commands that if I have ears then I should be able to hear. …

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“So what makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help?” ~Jesus

August 6, 2017

Jesus challenges me. I don’t need more faith. I need persistent faith. I must be persistent in my prayer and …

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“If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face.” ~Jesus

December 7, 2015

“To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable” I …

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We are on our way to Jerusalem with Jesus

April 16, 2014

Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …

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