“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you …
How to Pray – Part 2
“Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. Luke 18:1-8 Luke does not set the context for this teaching about prayer. …
The Rich Man’s Poor Eyesight
“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen who feasted sumptuously every day. At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, …
Lost Son
“There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So …
Bad Math
“Jesus asked them, ‘Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that …
Guest List
“The master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in so that my house may be filled. For I tell you, …
Who’s the worst?
“At that very time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. Jesus asked them, ‘Do you think that because …
Dressed for Action.
“Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that they may open the …
Wash your hands!
“When Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him; so Jesus went in and took his place at the table. The Pharisee was amazed to see that …
Teach us to pray.
“Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’” Luke …