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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 17 Sneering at Jesus Text: 16:14-18 Introduction The Pharisees certainly appeared to be law abiding citizens on the outside, but within, where God alone could see, they were lawless. In the preceding Scripture we have a parable which confronted their idolatrous covetousness
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 16 Shrewd Manager Text: 16:1-13 Introduction Notice here that Jesus speaks this parable to his disciples, that is, to us, not to the world! We read in verse 14, And the Pharisees who were lovers of money heard all these things and
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 15 Shepherd’s Search Text: 15:1-32 Introduction This is surely on all counts one of the greatest chapters of the Bible. The three parables in this chapter are surely meant to be seen as one parable unequaled in beauty, emotional power, and in
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 14 Salt and Saltiness Text: 14:25-35 Introduction We are all impressed with great feats of bravery such as: the climbing of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary, the exploration of the South Pole by Richard Byrd, and the trans-Atlantic flight of the
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 13 Servants Sent Text: 14:15-24 Introduction Have you ever asked yourself how many times you have made excuses? Does your introspection ever reach the point where you say to yourself, “Why did I make an excuse? Why didn’t I just say I
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 12 Sinners Invited Text: 14:1-14 Introduction Considering the conspiracy of the Pharisees and Herodians to trap and murder Jesus which we saw in our last study, we should be surprised to find Jesus at dinner in the home of a prominent Pharisee.
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 11 Sorrow of Jesus Text: 13:31-35 Introduction What makes Jesus sad? There are probably many answers. Sin makes Him sad. The consequences of sin like suffering and death make Him sad. He wept at Lazarus’ tomb. But most of all, since He
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 10 Saved or Lost Text: Luke 13:22-30 Introduction The question here addressed to Jesus in verses 22 and 23 would have been typical of those scribes or Pharisees who were more interested in religious speculation than commitment, Then Jesus went through the
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 9 Seed and Yeast Text: 13:18-21 Introduction These parables have often been understood to teach the powerful and pervasive growth of the kingdom of God in the world. I have no quarrel with that idea. In fact if you think that is
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 8 Sabbath Healing Text: 13:10-17 Introduction Obviously, in this story we find the dispute over the sabbath that emerged so often in the ministry of Christ. It is important, but we have discussed it elsewhere in our study of the gospel. I
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 7 Siloam’s Tower Text: 13:1-9 Introduction At the end of chapter 12 our Savior has warned his own people that this is the hour of decision. Though they correctly interpret the signs of the changing weather, they do not see how their
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 6 Signs of the Times Text: 12:54-59 Introduction Whenever we come to the Lord’s table we keep an ordinance which Jesus Christ ordered that we should observe from the time of His atoning death until He comes again. This ordinance characterizes the
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Series on Luke IV Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 5 Sons and Fathers Text: 12:49-53 Introduction Most of us do not appreciate how shocking these words of Jesus are. If you lived next door to a pyromaniac you would be scared. A number of years back my father was burning some leaves
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 4 Servants Watching Text: 12:35-48 Introduction This text is complex because it involves two parables, and the second parable is an answer to a question about the first parable. These parables are all about the second coming, that is, the triumphant return
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Series on Luke IV The Imperatives of the Kingdom B Instruction in Rejection 3 Selling All Text: 12:22-34 Introduction I hope you realize that for Jesus to say, “Don’t worry,” to sinful human beings like us who naturally expect the worst is a real challenge. Worry is so native to us that medical doctors will
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