Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 63
Luke 13:1-9
Jesus concludes the long teaching session of Luke 11-12 with another profound warning. The large crowd shares the news that Pilate had killed a number of Galilleans during…
Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 62
Luke 12:54-59
Jesus directly addresses the huge crowd with a couple observations about weather patterns in Palestine. Then immediately challenges them for the lack of discernment about His ministry. They…
Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 61
Luke 12:49-53
Jesus instructs the Twelve that the core of His earthly ministry is to bring “fire” on the earth. This is a metaphor for judgement of the wicked and…
Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 60
Luke 12:41-48
Jesus provides four examples of servants, only one is faithful and positive. That servant is promised a promotion in Christ's kindgom and is put in charge of His…
Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 59
Luke 12:35-40
Jesus continues his teaching of the disciples with instruction on the responsibility of a genuine disciple. They are to servants that are prepared and ready for the return…
Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 58
Luke 12:32-34
Jesus shifts from the empahsis upon possessions to the promise of faithful believers receiving the kingdom of God. The proper response to this wonderful revelation is to let…
Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 57
Luke 12:22-31
Following the parable of the rich fool, Jesus identifies one of the primary issues pertaining to the problem of greed. He instructs the disciples and listening crowd not…
Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 56
Luke 12:13-21
Christ's teaching is abruptly halted by a response from the crowd, when a man calls out for Jesus to serve as arbiter of a family inheritance issue. Again…
Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 55
Luke 12:8-12
Jesus continues teaching the disciples and growing crowd, by revealing that public acknowledgement of Him is a crucial requirment of a faithful servant. Those who are obedient are…