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Category Archives: Jesus Christ
the Holy Spirit and Satan’s demands
Luke 22:1-46. When Jesus told Peter that “Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you as wheat” (31) – the “you” is plural. He was referring to all the disciples. Already, Satan had entered into Judas Iscariot, and … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, discernment, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, prayer
Tagged Luke 22
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the Holy Spirit helps us wait
Luke 20:45-21:38. Luke’s rendering of the eschatological discourse has Jesus predicting two major events: the days of vengeance that will lead to the desolation of Jerusalem (20-22) and the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great … Continue reading
Posted in future, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, second coming, witness
Tagged Luke 20, Luke 21
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emotions from the Holy Spirit
Luke 19:28-44. Two emotions are expressed in this passage. First, the spontaneous joy that the disciples felt as they introduced Jerusalem to its king. When the Pharisees objected to this display, Jesus told them that “if these were silent, the … Continue reading
the business of the Holy Spirit
Luke 18:31-19:27. In the parable Jesus told, the wicked servant is condemned by the nobleman because he did not do business with what was left with him. What was this business, and why did Jesus condemn this generation for refusing … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, evangelism, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ
Tagged Luke 18, Luke 19
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The Holy Spirit and spiritual clout
Luke 18:1-30. How much spiritual maturity does it take to enter the kingdom of God? Jesus told his disciples not to rebuke the parents who brought even infants to him for his blessing. He said “to such belongs the kingdom … Continue reading
Posted in dependence upon God, faithfulness, Holy Spirit, humility, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, pride, worldview
Tagged Luke 18
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the age of the Holy Spirit
Luke 17:11-37. Jesus heals ten lepers, and only one comes back to give thanks. Jesus takes note that this man is not a Jew, but a foreigner – a Samaritan. His point is that the Jews should have recognized that … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, miracles, second coming
Tagged Luke 17
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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
Posted in commitment, evangelism, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, witness
Tagged Luke 16, Luke 17
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the Holy Spirit–a limited time offer
Luke 13:10-35. Jesus dramatically demonstrated his power to free people from Satan’s bondage when he healed the woman with a disabling spirit. Yet the hypocrites in the synagogue refused to be set free from their bondage to tradition (10-17). Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham, destruction in hell, ethnic Israel, hypocrisy, Jesus Christ, judgment, kingdom of God, repentance
Tagged 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
Posted in commitment, discipleship, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God
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
Posted in church, commitment, faithfulness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, judgment, suffering, witness
Tagged Luke 11, Luke 12
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