The Word of God is alive. This text that we read is more than paper and ink it is person. It is trinity. It is God. Reverence your way through the text today.
Trial, tortue, and death. The Headlines of a daily newspaper. The city of Jerusalem throbbed with the emotions of accusation, conspiracy, hatered, fear, and triumph. Follow the trail of emotions through hearts of the people. Find the crossroad where your story intersects their story. Map that place, put it in your spiritual GPS, and reflect on its meaning.
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Betrayed! Fear, anger, and frustration. Judas and Peter turn on Jesus, yet only one is remembered as the betrayer. As the story unfolds follow the paths of both men, chart their actions, and find the difference.
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Follow the journey of Jesus as it turns toward His betrayal. Feel the tension, watch the faces of the “players” in the narative, record the tone of voice, and predict the impact of His words and actions. Where did you find yourself looking back over your shoulder for a second look? Which voice stopped you in your tracks? Which of the characters in the narrative is most like you?
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“Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” The ultimate question of every life is placed in the midst of this passage. Themes of forgiveness, healing, kingdom, persistence, lifestyle, and sacrifice are part of the answer shared by Luke.
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Loss is a part of life. Be ready for Jesus as he takes you on a tour of the lost. A sheep, a coin, a son each lost become incredible windows on the face of God.
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Possesions seem to be those things I want to buy that once I own them they own me. Challenge yourself to take a personal inventory of things that “own” you as you read today’s chapters. Does your list reflecct the priorities of scripture? What adjustments do you need to make? Who will be your accountability partner as you make adjustments?
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Ever plant a garden, dig in the soil, palnt the seed and wait for the fresh crisp taste of home grown food. Jesus uses an act of daily life to point us to basic instructions about living a christian life. So dig in, get dirty and be surprised by what you find.
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Blessings, we all want them, the common gifts of daily life that give hope and meaning to life. Listen with your heart as Jesus pronounces blessings on your life in todays passage.
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Two preachers – John the Baptist and Jesus – one a bridge builder the other the Bridge. Read for contrast and consistency. How were the preachers the same and how were they different?
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