The kingdom of God is spiritual and it is a personal experience; it is within individuals who recognize their need of Jesus as their Savior. Not only recognition is necessary, also receiving Christ is essential. Becoming a follower of Christ is to be ‘born again’ into God’s family. The God of the Bible becomes […]
Ten men, all lepers, stood at a distance and met Jesus…raising their voices to be heard, they asked Jesus to “have mercy on us!” (Luke 17:13) Jesus saw them and said to them – “‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they were going, they were cleansed.” (Luke 17:14) (NASB) Luke […]
Ten men, ten leprous men had asked Jesus to have mercy on them. Jesus never reached out to touch these men who “stood at a distance.” Jesus never said, ‘I will heal you.’ Jesus did say…“Go and show yourselves to the priests.” He answered their prayer for mercy…How often do you pray for […]
Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem…and as He went He passed between Samaria and Galilee. (Samaria was not Jewish, Galilee was.) He entered a village and a group of ten men who had leprosy called out to Him, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” (NASB Luke 17:13) Those ten men stood […]
Lepers were to call out “Unclean, unclean” when they saw other people. They were not to live among the majority of people…but to live apart. Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease today. It is a chronic infection caused by one of two bacteria. Today people can be cured from leprosy with proper medical […]
The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 117:1-2 To You, the living God of the Bible, be praise and thanksgiving. You are to receive praise from all nations and by all peoples. Your lovingkindness, Your mercy is great toward all who call on Your name. Your truth, Your faithfulness are enduring, […]
(NASB) Luke 17:11 “While He was on the way to Jerusalem…” Earlier in His ministry Jesus purposed to go to Jerusalem. And His purpose did not change. (Luke 9:51) Jesus had a destination in mind…heaven! In Luke 9:51 “When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem.” […]
Jesus’ teaching concerning stumbling blocks: Luke 17:3-4 – Unforgiveness Luke 17:5-6 – Lack of faith Luke 17:7-10 – Resentment/Self-pity (NASB) Luke 17:7-10 “Which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come immediately and sit down to eat’? 8 ‘But will […]
Jesus was talking with His disciples and they said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5) Do you need to pray that same prayer? I do! “Lord that also is my prayer for me and for the person reading this devotional right now. Lord, increase our faith! Amen.” Jesus gave […]
Jesus spoke of being a stumbling block. He was realistic when He said, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to him through whom they come!” (Luke 17:1) A stumbling block: unforgiveness. What did Jesus say about forgiving others? (NASB) Luke 17:3-4 “Be on your guard! If your brother sins, […]