Tag Archives: Luke 10

how the Holy Spirit manifests

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 10:25-42.  Luke puts together two stories from Jesus’ life in which the messages seem to be complete opposites. In the first story, Jesus explains to a lawyer that devotion to God is not enough.  In order to inherit eternal … Continue reading →

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the Holy Spirit and real disciples

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 9:51-10:24.  In this series of stories, Jesus and his disciples begin their journey toward Jerusalem.  Along the way, readers learn how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of real disciples. Real disciples are not surprised when their master … Continue reading →

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the lawyer and Martha

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 10:25-42.  The balance needed to be a follower of Jesus is seen in the two people that he encounters in this text.  First, there is the lawyer who knows all the right answers, yet in his heart he refuses … Continue reading →

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good reception, bad reception

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 9:51-10:24. The great evangelistic campaign of the seventy-two was a victory for the kingdom of God. Because these believers were spreading the gospel, even the demons could not stand in their way. Luke puts this story in its proper … Continue reading →

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