Luke 1:26-38. As the gospel story unfolds in the book of Luke, Gabriel visits Mary and gives her the incredible news that she will be the virgin mother of the Messiah. Her response is one of faith, humility and servanthood. What lessons can we learn for our own Christian life and calling from the response […]

Luke 15:29. The Elder son, in this famous parable, depicts the attitude of the Pharisees towards the sinners gathered around Jesus (15:1-2). He was on such a works program, bathing in his own self-righteousness, that he could not find grace for himself or for others. His motivation was tainted when it came to serving his […]

Exodus 21:5-6, Rom 1:1, Eph 5:2. Just as the Jewish Slave in the Old Testament freely chose to stay and serve because he loved his master, so Paul referred to himself as the servant (doulos) of Christ.We also are called to serve by love in the freedom of grace.