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Scripture Reading: Luke 7:1-10

“I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed.”

Luke 7:7



Some people say we live in a time of indifference, irresponsibility, and apathy. The phrase that best describes this era is “I don’t care.”



But in today’s reading we encounter someone with a different attitude: a centurion who cared deeply for someone in his circle of responsibility. This officer of the Roman army had a… Continue

TELL ME A STORY

Scripture Reading: Luke 8:4-15

While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable.

Luke 8:4

Jesus was the master storyteller, and he often taught in parables. Sometimes these…

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THE BENEFITS OF TRIALS

July 5, 2010





Scripture Reading: Luke 4:1-13

Jesus … was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.

Luke 4:1-2



The fact that Jesus could be tempted may come as a surprise. Even more surprising is that this test came after a high point in his ministry. Jesus had just been baptized by John. (See Luke 3:21-22.)



We are baptized as sinners. But Jesus had no sin. Jesus’ baptism identified… Continue

SELECT THE WEAK



Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-20

There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

Luke 2:8

The birth of Jesus was amazing news. But who were the first to hear this great news? Shepherds. The angels brought the news first to lowly shepherds.

Because shepherds were out with their flocks for months at a time, they often did not take part in religious ceremonies or worship. As a result, they lived on the… Continue