Luke 16 Our text this week is the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31.) But instead of simply approaching this as a stand-alone parable, let us consider the greater context. The first parable, the Dishonest Manager concludes, “You cannot serve God and wealth. (v 13.)” So, the Pharisees are sneering at Jesus’ …
Category: Luke
Mar 13
Impending Judgement and One More Chance
Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 “Was 9/11 God’s judgment against America? Pat Robertson and the late Jerry Falwell said so. They blamed God’s wrath on abortion and promiscuity, and they were promptly skewered by the media—as much for raising the uncomfortable topic of divine judgment as for using the occasion to deplore America’s sexual excesses.” (Article from …
Mar 04
Right Answer, Wrong Question
Luke 10:25-37 “Who are we responsible for?” is one of the repeating questions asked in the human experience. It is an abstract, but important, question that we have to wrestle with. Many people engage in such a quest whether they have religious interests or not. Most of us sense that power and possessions are really …
Feb 25
And all were astonished at the majesty of God
Luke 9:28-45 I listened to a British comedian discussing his conversion from hedonism to Christianity and he noted what he though about “church” before he was introduced to Jesus Christ. He noted that the American church has too much of a carnival atmosphere. I had to think about what he said. And I see what …
