Is obedience thicker than blood?
Jesus challenges us to see the reality of GOD’s World (Kingdom). We think a lot about our families. What about …
Tag Archives: Luke 8
“And many others who were supporting them (Jesus and the disciples) from their possessions.” ~Luke
I have an obligation to support ministries that are spreading the good news of Jesus and making disciples. I don’t …
“Silence!” ~Jesus
One word. Jesus rebukes the storm. Jesus is in the power of the Holy Spirit, as the Son of God. …
“We’re not keeping secrets; we’re telling them. We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open.” ~Jesus
“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set …
“We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open.” ~Jesus
I like to hide. I don’t like to be transparent. There are things about myself I don’t want others to …
“So be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear.” –Jesus
I guess there are some things to be a miser about. Jesus suggests, however, that God’s word is not one …
“We’re not keeping secrets; we’re telling them. “ ~~Jesus
Jesus was into full disclosure and transparency. What He saw His Father doing is what He did. No cover ups. …
"You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom—you know how it works." ~~Jesus
God has a kingdom where he rules. It doesn’t work like any government we know in this world. Jesus is …
“Be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear.” ~Jesus
I have heard a lot. God is good and tells me His secrets. Are we keeping them to ourselves or giving them …
"Are you listening to this? Really listening?" ~~Jesus
Jesus knows how to ask the right question. He also knows the answer. So, Jesus wants to know …. am …
“I’ll give you a new heart. I’ll put a new spirit in you.” ~God
We have good news. God has made a promise to us and has entered into an agreement with us through …
“Other seed fell in rich earth and produced a bumper crop.” ~Jesus
Jesus loved to tell stories. This one was about the farmer who planted seeds for his crop. But not all …
“Your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” ~Jesus
12 years is a long time. She had tried everything. No one could help. They all tried but it was …
"Other seed fell in the weeds; the weeds grew with it and strangled it." ~~Jesus
So we have heard God. But something happens. It isn’t immediate but in fact subtly slow over time. Life happens …
"Other seed fell in the gravel; it sprouted, but withered because it didn’t have good roots." ~~Jesus
We know there can be a problem. There is the early enthusiasm of hearing Jesus and knowing him. But the …
"Some of the seed fell on the road; it was tramped down and the birds ate it." ~~Jesus
Jesus knows that God’s word isn’t always received well. The seeds on the road are those who hear the …
“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed.” ~Jesus
Jesus brings us the light of truth. Jesus illuminates us about GOD. Since we have seen the light, Jesus challenges …
“The seeds in the gravel are those who hear with enthusiasm, but the enthusiasm doesn’t go very deep.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand that perseverance is more important than passion and enthusiasm along. God’s goal for us is …
“Their eyes are open but don’t see a thing,” ~~Jesus
Some days we just don’t see what is going on. We desperately need insight. Jesus challenges us to look to …
“But even with stories some of them aren’t going to get it:” ~~Jesus
It is sad that Jesus knows that not matter how He communicates the message, some of us aren’t going to …
“It’s only another fad, and the moment there’s trouble it’s gone.” ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to go beyond fads and initial enthusiasm in our commitment to Him and God’s way. Our initial …
“There are others who need stories.” ~~Jesus (Luke 8:10)
It is hard for us to deal with the truth. Jesus told the truth through stories (parables). The disciples of …
"A farmer went out to sow his seed." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to understand GOD’s word. GOD is the farmer. It is GOD who plants the seed, His word. …
"My mother and brothers are the ones who hear and do God’s Word. Obedience is thicker than blood." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to see the reality of GOD’s World (Kingdom). Who is our family? Who are our mother’s, brothers …
