The Rich Young Ruler

Luke 18:18-30. This man asked “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”. But if we are not saved by works, or keeping the law, why did Jesus answer him the way he did? And what is the purpose of the law? or motive for doing good works then? And then how do we actually […]

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With Discipleship Comes Stewardship

Luke 16:1-18. As disciples & pilgrims passing through, we are called upon to make investments that will have eternal dividends. We are not to be foolish and only live for this world, but in wisdom to redeem the time, live by faith and store up treasures in Heaven. 

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The Kingdom of God

Luke 13:18-35. What is the Kingdom of God like? How can we be sure we will enter in? Will many or few be saved? How do we enter in the narrow gate? Will there be a literal, future Messianic Kingdom on the earth? These important questions are addressed in this challenging passage of scripture. 

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The Greatest Tragedy of All

Luke 13:1-17. Why do good people suffer? And how do we explain tragedy when it hits? Jesus uses this question to address the greatest tragedy of all, that someone would pass from this life without salvation! Jesus stresses the need to repent and turn to him while there is still time! Once we turn to […]

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What Child is This?

Luke 2:8-20. One of the carols puts forth the all-important question “What Child is This?”. So many know the events of the Christmas story, without knowing the actual meaning. Who was born that day? Why did He need to come? And what does it mean for you or me? May God answer these questions afresh […]

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Emmanuel God with Us

Matt 1:18-22. At birth He was wrapped in linen and laid in a manger and at his death He was wrapped in linen and laid in the tomb. As Christians we understand how the manger and the cross are connected, for He became flesh and dwelt among us, partaking of flesh and blood, so he […]

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Jesus, The Way, The Truth & The Life

John 14:1-6. What did Jesus mean when He said He was The Way, The Truth, and The Life? And How do we know we have it? He also made the qualifier that no man comes to the Father unless it’s through Him. That seems so narrow and exclusive, doesn’t it? Can it really be that […]

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Living with Faith & Expectation

Luke 2:21-39. Luke introduces us to Simeon & Anna, remnant believers who were waiting for the coming of Christ. Such expectation should also be in our hearts as New Testament believers, as we wait for Christ’s return. Come quickly Lord Jesus, come! 

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Unto You a Saviour is Born

Luke 2:8-20. The angel came to announce “good news of great joy to all people”. And what was that good news? “Unto you is born a saviour, Christ the Lord”. Oh this is the good news, the greatest news we could ever hear and believe. The shepherds believed it and came quickly to see the […]

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When the Kindness & Love of God Appeared

Tit 3:1-15. How healthy is for us to remember where we were before we came to Christ. It can give us a fresh capacity to be “zealous for good works” and also to see the world with compassion and not with cynicism. Paul reminds Titus and the Cretans of thier past when he says “at […]

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