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…

Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 54

Luke 12:1-7

After leaving the Pharisees, Jesus met up with the disciples and began to teach them. As He did so, a very large crowd formed to hear Christ's words.…

Luke: A Gentile’s Chronicle of Christ 53

Luke 11:45-54

When a Jewish lawyer that was attending the dinner party relates that the critique by Jesus of the Pharissees in insulting, Christ shifts focus to that group. As…

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Luke 11:37-44

Retunring to Luke's gospel, we see Jesus concluding His extensive teaching session that was followed by a dinner invitation by a Pharisee. Immediately there is tension, as Jesus…