Luke 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Pharisees, again. This time the question is about the timing of the kingdom of God. This one is big! Jesus has repeatedly referenced this phrase, “the kingdom of God”. It wasn’t an innocent question as they knew exactly what it meant – the rule of God over His people Israel.ContinueContinue reading “Luke 17 Commentary”
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Luke 16 Commentary
Luke 16 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We have two titles: “The Shrewd Manager” and the “Rich Man and Lazarus”. We also have a couple of additional teachings in between the two titles. But it is one flowing story. The ‘bad’ manager used money, which wasn’t even his, to prepare for his future unemployment. The rich man failedContinueContinue reading “Luke 16 Commentary”
Luke 15 Commentary
Luke 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Exclusivity. Hypocrisy. Greedy. The Pharisees and scribes would not be far from these words. In this gospel, they are the main antagonist. The storyline is not complete without them.Not too long ago, yesterday, in fact, they invited Jesus to their banquet. So Jesus can have a meal with them and notContinueContinue reading “Luke 15 Commentary”
Luke 14 Commentary
Luke 14 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Reading this chapter feels like you are in the Book of Proverbs. It also makes us see another version of Jesus. He is a normal human being living in a normal community. He is an important member of the community and gets invites from prominent individuals. This chapter may also redefineContinueContinue reading “Luke 14 Commentary”
Luke 13 Commentary
Luke 13 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 13 commences with a brief historical event involving Pilate’s ruthlessness. Typical of this gospel!Let there be no connection between sin and suffering. But eventually, the connection is there in the absence of repentance.The three years of zero harvest may be the three years of Jesus’ earthly ministry. It may alsoContinueContinue reading “Luke 13 Commentary”
Luke 12b Commentary
Luke 12b Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Jesus marvels at humanity’s lack of logic! What has happened to His creation? Won’t men and women tell that there are decision lines drawn for them everywhere? Won’t they see the open doors for escape from judgment? Of course, they can. They don’t need anything complex. The LORD is knocking atContinueContinue reading “Luke 12b Commentary”
Luke 12a Commentary
Luke 12a Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more,” Jesus said to His friends, the disciples. The term ‘friend’ is important as it reveals the level of closeness in the relationship that the LORD seeks. The LORD wants His friends to beContinueContinue reading “Luke 12a Commentary”
Luke 11b Commentary
Luke 11b Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Demons are quite something else. One man lived in the tombs naked. They also made him extremely powerful. He couldn’t be chained. We have a record of another man here in this chapter who was made mute by the demons. You wonder how many sicknesses and conditions are down to theseContinueContinue reading “Luke 11b Commentary”
Luke 11a Commentary
Luke 11a Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com When and how; what to say and the required posture. What are the expectations? There are several questions about prayer that this chapter answers. The example of you going to seek help from a friend at midnight means prayer can be said any time. Never have the thought that you canContinueContinue reading “Luke 11a Commentary”
Luke 10 Commentary
Luke 10 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Our reaction is predictable. Wickedness is on the increase; we mourn. Children aren’t motivated by the good news of the gospel. Schools are cults and breeding grounds for sin. The West is responsible for moral decay; they are agents of the devil. That is our opinion.But the LORD says, “The harvestContinueContinue reading “Luke 10 Commentary”
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