Monthly Archives: March 2017

reason to rejoice

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE DEMONS DO NOT SUBMIT? Luke 10:17-20 Luk 10:17 Then the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name!” Luk 10:18 That was when he said to them, “I saw … Continue reading

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condemned cities

ARE YOU LISTENING TODAY? Luke 10:13-16 Luk 10:13 “Tragedy has come to you, Chorazin! Tragedy has come to you, Bethsaida! Because if the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago; … Continue reading

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when the kingdom comes

WHAT DO YOU BRING WITH YOU? Luke 10:8-12 Luk 10:8 Whenever you enter a town and the people welcome you, eat what is presented to you. Luk 10:9 Heal the sick in that town and say to them, ‘The kingdom … Continue reading

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like lambs

HE SENT US OUT, HE WILL NOT GIVE US UP. Luke 10:3-7 Luk 10:3 Go! Notice I am sending you out like lambs surrounded by wolves. Luk 10:4 Do not carry a money bag, luggage, or extra sandals, and announce … Continue reading

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the workers are scarce

KEEP PRAYING FOR MISSIONARIES Luke 10:1-2 Luk 10:1 After that, the Lord designated seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him two by two into every town and place where he himself was about to go. Luk 10:2 He … Continue reading

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wanting to follow

IS SOMETHING HOLDING YOU BACK? Luke 9:57-62 Luk 9:57 As they were walking along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Luk 9:58 Jesus said to him, “Foxes have dens and the birds in … Continue reading

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the bad Samaritans

OUR LOVE NEEDS TO BE AS BLIND AS HIS Luke 9:51-56 Luk 9:51 Then when the days drew near for him to be taken up, Jesus set out resolutely to go to Jerusalem. Luk 9:52 He sent messengers on ahead … Continue reading

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rival respect

THE CHURCH IS A FRANCHISE, NOT AN EXCLUSIVE CLUB Luke 9:49-50 Luk 9:49 John answered, “Master, we saw someone expelling demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he is not a disciple along with us.” Luk … Continue reading

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someone else’s child

WHO DO YOU VALUE? Luke 9:46-48 Luk 9:46 Now an argument started among the disciples as to which of them might be the greatest. Luk 9:47 But when Jesus recognised their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand … Continue reading

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afraid to ask

TRUST HIM WHEN YOU CANNOT EXPLAIN HIS PLAN Luke 9:42-45 Luk 9:42 As the boy was approaching, the demon threw him to the ground and shook him with convulsions. But Jesus reprimanded the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave … Continue reading

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