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October 4: “Be Before You Do” (Luke 4:38-44)

The priority of Jesus’ ministry was to proclaim the good news of God’s Kingdom. But Jesus did not neglect healings and exorcisms, because he cared about the whole person. We are to grow and serve people in a holistic way. At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place to be with the Father. Jesus […]

September 27: “More Than a Prophet” (Luke 7:36-50)

The sinful woman was not welcomed by Simon. But Jesus welcomed her presence and honored her act of devotion. In Jesus, we have a friend who always welcomes sinners. Luke continues the theme of Jesus being the promised prophet. This story also shows that Jesus is more than a prophet. He is God who has […]

September 20: “Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son” (Luke 7:11-17)

The raising of a widow’s son at Nain is significant because it demonstrates Jesus’ power over death, his compassion for human suffering, and a fulfillment of Moses’ prophecy about another prophet like him. But Jesus is more than a prophet. He is God who has life in himself. Jesus is a compassionate God who came […]

September 13: “A Friend of Sinners” (Luke 5:27-32)

In the calling of Levi, Jesus shocks the religious establishment by doing three counter-cultural acts: First, he has a meal with the tax collectors. Second, he calls a tax collector as his disciple. Third, he offers his friendship without requiring repentance. Jesus accepted people as they were and loved them because he was a friend […]

September 6: “The Compassionate Healer” (Luke 5:12-16)

The healing of a man with leprosy occurs in two stages. The first is his physical healing with a touch. The second stage is showing his new condition to the Priest, as the law required. This second part was needed for the restoration of shalom, because he was socially isolated. The story also reflects the […]