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What Jesus’ Disciples Did Not Understand

  Jesus sent two of His disciples into the next village to bring back a colt of a donkey.  They found it just as Jesus had told them and had answered the owners, “The Lord has need of it.”  (Luke 19:29-32)    (NASB) Luke 19:35 “They brought it to Jesus, and they threw their coats on […]

“The Lord has need of it.”

  Jesus traveled from Jericho and was walking toward Jerusalem.  He was coming to the Mount of Olives.  Ahead on the road were some villages, Bethphage and Bethany.  He sent two of His disciples ahead with explicit instructions.  Go into the next village and you will find a colt that is tied.  Untie it and […]

Doing the Father’s Will

  Jesus continued to teach His disciples and those who listened even as He kept His face toward Jerusalem, even as He kept going ahead ~ He did not turn back. (NASB) Luke 19:28 “…He was going on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.”   Why is this information important?  Jesus was doing the Father’s will. […]

Prayer of the Week

The prayer of the week is based on Zechariah 9:9   As the days are fast approaching the celebration of Easter, Lord, to You belongs all the praise and adoration and adulation.  For You sent Your beloved Son as Messiah into Jerusalem on a donkey, just as Zechariah prophesied.   Rejoice!  Shout with acclamation!  Because […]

Lessons from the Parable of the Ten Minas ~ Part 4

  Jesus told a parable of the ten minas or the parable of money usage.  The master in the story commended two servants for their use of the money he had given them.    But there is one whom the master did not commend: (NIV) Luke 19:20-26 “Then another servant came and said, ‘Sir, here […]

Lessons from the Parable of the Ten Minas ~ Part 3

  Jesus told a story of a master who gave ten servants money to invest, then left them to go and receive his kingdom.  When he returned: (NIV) Luke 19:15-19 “He was made king, however, and returned home.  Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find […]

Lessons from the Parable of the Ten Minas ~ Part 2

  Jesus told the parable of money usage…see yesterday’s parable for the beginning of this story.  (NIV) Luke 19:14 “But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’” Lesson           There are some people who really do not want Jesus to be […]

Lessons from the Parable of the Ten Minas ~ Part 1

  Jesus often taught by parables…stories that had pointed lessons for those who would listen, really listen.    One such parable has many applications for those who will really listen. (NIV) Luke 19:12-13 “He said: ‘A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return.  13So […]

Suppositions

  Jesus’ disciples believed that He was the Messiah.  They also believed that when Messiah came – He would take control as King of Israel. (NASB) Luke 19:11 “While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God […]

Prayer of the Week

The prayer of the week is based on James 1:17, Psalm 119:105   O Lord God Almighty ~ You are the Father of lights.  No matter what is going on in my life or how I am feeling…You are still the Father of lights.    Every good thing that You give and every perfect gift […]