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Category Archives: commitment
after faith: humble yourselves
James 4:1-10. The same apostle who advised us to count it all joy when we face trials now tells us to “be wretched and mourn and weep” – to humblle ourselves “before the Lord and he will exalt” us. Remember … Continue reading
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the Holy Spirit, the law, and the gospel
Luke 16:1-17:10. The rich men of Jesus’ day had created a religion that mocked the purposes of God. They narrowly defined the law into traditions amenable to the rich alone, then forced strict obedience to that narrow tradition. But Jesus … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 16, Luke 17
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renouncing all for the Holy Spirit
Luke 14. Genuine discipleship is free to all by God’s grace. It is bought by the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross, and offered freely to all by those who proclaim the gospel of the kingdom (24). But we … Continue reading
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The Holy Spirit of disunity
Luke 12:49-13:9. The Holy Spirit does not always bring peace and unity. Because he answers to the Son, whose kingdom he is setting up in this universe, he assists in dividing families and bringing discord. His goal is not peace … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 12, Luke 13
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the Holy Spirit empowers kingdom seekers
Luke 12:13-48. Luke had just recorded Jesus’ warning to his followers that they would be brought before the authorities and questioned because of their faith. He told them not to be anxious because the Holy Spirit would give them the … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 12
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enemies of the Holy Spirit
Luke 11:37-12:12. There are two kinds of religious person: friends of the Holy Spirit, and his enemies. The Holy Spirit ministers through his friends – people who stand up for the truth about Jesus Christ – even if they are … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 11, Luke 12
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the Holy Spirit and the real Jesus
Luke 9:1-50. The disciples had been sent out on a short-term missions trip, preparing them for obeying the great commission later. Meanwhile, everyone is perplexed – like Herod – because it was hard to nail down who Jesus really was. … Continue reading
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
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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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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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