Tag: luke

“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” — Luke 15:7 The most well-known parables of Jesus – the lost sheep,

“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” — Luke 14:11 The villains of the New Testament are definitely the Pharisees. They are always the guys causing problems, opposing Christ, and becoming the

“Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.” — Luke 13:33   Jesus possessed a distinct sense of mission. He knew why He came. He

“Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?” — Luke 12:56 In Luke 12, Jesus is warning the people about the “leaven” of

“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” — Luke 11:10 Jesus modeled for us a life of prayer. J.A. Martin says this about Jesus’s prayer life: “Jesus prayed

“Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.” (v.20). Being a disciple of the Lord Jesus means obeying and doing the work He has for us.

“And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking

“A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.” — Luke 8:5   As the sower went out to

“Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.” — Luke 7:7 In Luke 7, Jewish elders come to Jesus on behalf of a Centurion who servant was

“Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled…Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger.” — Luke 6:21,25 In America, it is unusual to go without food. Food is in great abundance and, in my