Monthly Archives: September 2011
The Holy Spirit loves much
Luke 7:36-8:3. Simon the Pharisee invited Jesus into his house. He respected Jesus as a teacher, and was curious to know what he had to say. He had problems with the people that Jesus hung around with. He probably tolerated … Continue reading
Posted in church, discipleship, genuineness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, love
Tagged Luke 7, Luke 8
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the Holy Spirit and this generation’s tune
Luke 7:1-35. Jesus compared the people of his generation to children who refused to play with the others because no one would play the games that they wanted. When they played the flute, nobody danced. When they sang a dirge, … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, discernment, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, ministry
Tagged Luke 7
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The Holy Spirit and tomorrow’s kingdom
Luke 6:17-49. By this time, a “great crowd” of disciples had joined the usual multitude seeking healing and deliverance. They recognized their need for Jesus, so came to him as poor, hungry and weeping (20-21). Jesus taught them that their … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, discipleship, future, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God
Tagged Luke 6
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the Holy Spirit finds a way
Luke 5:1-6:16. In a collection of stories, Luke relates how Jesus chose his apostles. He relied upon answered prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit, who found a way to overcome every obstacle. He found a way to teach … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 5, Luke 6
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ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit
Luke 4:14-44. Having endured his wilderness experience and overcome the devil’s temptation, Jesus returned to Galilee, and began his prophetic ministry. His tactic appears clear: he would heal the sick and deliver people from demonic bondage during the week, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 4
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the Son of God, full of the Holy Spirit
Luke 3:23-4:13. Luke included a family tree for Jesus, but for a different reason than Matthew did. Matthew was only interested in proving that Jesus was the descendent of Abraham through David. Luke goes all the way back to Adam, … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 3, Luke 4
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baptism with the Holy Spirit
Luke 3:1-22. John came proclaiming a baptism (in water). Those who submitted to John’s baptism signified that they have repented from their sins. god’s wrath is coming to destroy all sinners and he will not spare sinners who happen to … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, destruction in hell, holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, repentance, will of God
Tagged Luke 3
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the Holy Spirit at the Jerusalem temple
Luke 2:22-52. These stories highlight how the Holy Spirit was manifesting himself at the temple in Jerusalem. He was not in the greatness of the buildings nor the glory of the worship. It was the humble faithfulness of an old … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 2
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words from the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:57-80. The message of a prophet burns in his spirit. He cannot wait to say what God has revealed to him. Zechariah had been made deaf and mute because he would not believe Gabriel’s message. He was not free … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 1
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