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’ …
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Mar 18
Are You Responsible?
Responsibility: I heard a radio preacher talk about the matter of responsibility. He suggested three ways the word is used: as credit, blame, or duty. Take the sentence, “She is responsible for this meal.” As credit, it means she is a good cook. As blame, it means she is a bad cook. As duty, it …
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 …
