This morning we begin a new series in Luke’s gospel entitled, “Stories of our Savior.” This gospel is addressed to an individual named Theophilus (Lover of God). Tradition posits that Theophilus may have been a recent convert as well as an elite in society. But it’s clear Luke also had a wider audience in view who may not have shared the same social rank as Theophilus but most likely shared his Gentile background.
This summer we’ve been discussing Habits of Grace and throughout the series, we’ve emphasized that these particular habits are not things we choose then seek to perfect through technique or will power. Rather, they’re grace gifts given to all who are in Christ and the call is to cultivate their growth through worship, discipleship, and…
We’re continuing our study in Luke 24 this Eastertide season; taking our time to reflect deeply on the post-resurrection appearances of Christ. In today’s passage these travelers, now accompanied by Jesus are nearing the end of their journey. A journey they began weighed down by grief and disappointment at the death of Christ. But today…
This morning we are continuing in our summer series the “Habits of Grace.” Again, these are habits that should flow out of who we are as God’s children because of the grace we have received through Christ and not as an attempt to curry favor with God. This is especially true of kindness and the…
There is an old story of a father who took his young son out and stood him on the railing of the porch. He then went down and encouraged the little fella to jump into his arms, maintaining he would catch him. And after a lot of coaxing, the little boy finally made the leap….
“Who is Jesus?” is one of the most frequently asked questions in our world. Many people recognize him as a good man, a great moral teacher. Some would affirm him as God’s son but nothing more; while others assert, he was among the many prophets who spoke for God. So, the opinions vary but all…
We’re continuing our Eastertide series, focusing on “Stories of the Kingdom” and getting a feel for how this mysterious kingdom of God that Jesus spoke of in his parables, takes shape in the book of Acts Notes
