Luke
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Introduction Jesus said that He did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. This was a bone of contention between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees throughout Jesus’ ministry. The woman in this story would have been characterized, even today, as a woman of ill repute. It didn’t bother Jesus because to
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom I The Triumph Text: 24:1-53 Introduction We hope for a lot of things in life. Some we get and some we adjust to not getting, but what is the point if all hope ends in the grave? If you don’t know Jesus as your Lord and
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom H The Tomb Text: 23:50-56 Introduction Paul writes to the Corinthian Christians, O death where is your sting, O death where is your victory. This is good news from the grave. What makes it so good is that no matter how different our experience in life
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom G The Tree Text: 23:26-49 Introduction All of the gospels present the crucifixion of Christ, but each presents a unique account of this event. Of the words spoken by Jesus on the cross, three are mentioned only by John, three are mentioned only by Luke, and
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom F The Trials Text: 22:63-23:25 Introduction Here in this Scripture we see our sinless Savior indicted, we see God in the dock, and truth on trial. The incongruity of it should overwhelm us. How can a wicked world put a sinless Savior on trial? But they
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom E The Trespasser Text:22:54-62 Introduction The apostle Peter is perhaps the best example in the Bible of Paul’s admonition, Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. But the world is filled with such examples. Did you know that Karl Marx was baptized
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom D The Taken Text: 22:47-53 Introduction Once in the peanuts cartoon Charlie Brown said to Lucy, “Someone has said we should live every day as if it were the last day of our lives.” To this Lucy replied, “Aargh. This is the last day! I have
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom C Tears Text:22:39-46 Introduction Enter with me now the Holy of Holies. This is not a field of study for the intellect. It is a sanctuary for our faith. Here we enter the ark like Noah and God shuts the door behind us. We do not
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom B Table Text: 22:7-38 Introduction On Valentine’s day every year we think of those we love. Our text places before us the greatest love the world has ever known. Valentine sentiments are filled with affirmations of love, but no declaration of affection could ever rival the
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Series on Luke VI The Invincibility of the Kingdom A Traitor Text:22:1-6 Introduction We now enter the last phase of Luke’s gospel. It is the tearful tale of the trials and triumph of our Savior, but always before us is the invincibility of his kingdom. This is true even with regard to the opening verses
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Series on Luke V The Imminence of the Kingdom L Termination Text: 21:5-38 Introduction Jesus said to his disciples in John 14, I go to prepare a place for you and if I go I will come back and take you to be with me that you may be where I am. This has always
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Series on Luke V The Imminence of the Kingdom K Treasury Text: 21:1-4 Introduction The story of the poor widow is poignant and has captured the fascination of millions. Unfortunately, in many cases that is where it ends. Many, while admiring her devotion, still sing, “Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a
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Series on Luke, V The Imminence of the Kingdom J Title Text:20:41-47 Introduction The question Jesus raises here must be answered. The people of His own day were confused about the identity of the Messiah for whom they waited. Therefore when He came they rejected Him. Men still reject Him because they refuse to acknowledge
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Series on Luke V The Imminence of the Kingdom I Testing Text: 20:27-40 Introduction Whenever the celebration of the advent of our Lord draws near, i wonder if we fully appreciate the event of the incarnation. The word means “in the flesh.” It is expressed so well by Charles Wesley in the beloved hymn, “Hark
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Series on Luke V The Imminence of the Kingdom H Taxes Text: 20:20-26 Introduction It is a dangerous thing to mock God, but in our text that is what we see. Here is one of the most important and one of the most debated questions of our faith. It has been the source of confusion,
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