“God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” ~A Tax Collector
I am sure those who had been with Jesus for a while had a hint of what was about to …
Tag Archives: Luke 18
Why does Jesus challenge us to listen?
And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written …
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.” ~Jesus
How much of my life is driven by contempt? Jesus is not amused with my attitude. My contention that I …
Are we holding Jesus in contempt?
God has a purpose. God knows what He is doing. God knows who He is choosing to bring the good …
Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
“Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.” ~Jesus
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
“No one is good — except God alone” ~Jesus
God gives us wonderful gifts, just like any father would do. If I ask for bread, will God give me …
“Mark this: Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in.” ~Jesus
Jesus has something He wants me to know. Jesus wants me to approach His kingdom with simplicity. Jesus wants me …
“The Son of Man will suffer many things and be treated with contempt.” ~Jesus
We live in a world that holds and treats Jesus with contempt. Jesus suffered greatly for us. That was why …
Contempt — God has chosen those of us who are treated with contempt
God has a purpose. God knows what He is doing. God knows who He is choosing to bring the good …
“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
Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …
“Jesus told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt.” ~Luke
Jesus told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: “Two men went up …
“Listen carefully.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges me to listen. Frequently he commands that if I have ears then I should be able to hear. …
“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
Jesus challenges me. I don’t need more faith. I need persistent faith. I must be persistent in my prayer and …
“If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face.” ~Jesus
“To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable” I …
We are on our way to Jerusalem with Jesus
Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 