Jesus and Zacchaeus Devotions on Luke 18:31-19:10 Fifth Sunday in Lent Monday-Jesus and Zacchaeus “See we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished” (Luke 18:31) While visiting an Arab country several years ago, the tour guide explained the rather aggressive […]
Year 3, Narrative Lectionary, Luke.
Luke 16:19-31, Rich Man and Lazarus,
Rich Man and Lazarus Rich Man and Lazarus Devotions on Luke 16:19-31 Fourth Sunday in Lent Monday, Rich Man and Lazarus “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously everyday” (Luke 16:19). The headlines screamed, “Twenty-four million predicted to lose their health care coverage.” Tom […]
Parables of Jesus, Luke 15:1-32
Devotions on Luke 15:1-32-Parables of Jesus Third Sunday in Lent Monday-Parables of Jesus “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to him” (Luke 15:1). Perhaps the idea started with little boys—that dirt is attracted to whatever is clean. Put a freshly washed boy in clean clothes and then wait a short […]
Luke 13:1-9, 31-35, The Judgment of God
The Judgment of God Devotions for Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 Second Sunday in Lent Monday, The Judgment of God “There were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices” (Luke 13:1). Carlos chose not to live in fear. He was an undocumented immigrant who lived is a […]
Parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-42
Devotions for Luke 10:25-42-Parable of the Good Samaritan First Sunday in Lent Monday, Parable of the Good Samaritan “A lawyer stood up to test Jesus, ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life” (Luke 10:25)? When we were growing up, we sought the approval of our parents. The approval of our […]
Luke 9:28-45, Transfiguration of Jesus
Transfiguration of Jesus Devotions on Luke 9:28-45 Transfiguration Sunday Monday-Transfiguration of Jesus “Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray” (Luke 9:28). Jesus was a man of prayer. Conversation with his Father was woven into the fabric of his life. Jesus also knew that prayer […]
Luke 7:1-17, Jesus Heals a Slave
Jesus Heals a Slave, Devotions on Luke 7:1-17 Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Monday, Jesus Heals a Slave “A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly” (Luke 7:2). During a Habitat for Humanity build, Don Anderson worked alongside of Raul Nunez. They hammered in shingles together for an entire day. As they […]
Luke 6:1-16, Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
Jesus Heals on the Sabbath, Devotions on Luke 6:1-16 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Monday “His disciples plucked some heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands, and ate them” (Luke 6:1). Three year old Kelly Ann hated church. It was a time when she had to sit still and be quiet for an […]
Luke 5:1-11, Jesus Calls His Disciples
Jesus Calls His Disciples Devotions on Luke 5:1-11 Third Sunday after the Epiphany (NL) Monday, Jesus Calls His Disciples “The fishermen had gone out of them [the boats] and were working their nets” (Luke 5:2). Jesus calls his disciples in this story that took place on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Peter […]
Luke 4:14-30, Jesus Hometown Rejection
Jesus Hometown Rejection Devotions for Luke 4:14-30 Second Sunday after the Epiphany Monday, Jesus Hometown Rejection “Then Jesus filled with the power of the Spirit returned to Galilee” (Luke 4:14). Pastor Michaels wanted to highlight the personal relationship aspect of the Christian religion. She struggled with her sermon. She didn’t feel that it was […]