Tag Archives: Luke 17
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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where are the nine?
Luke 17:11-37. Luke relates a story about ten lepers whom Jesus healed. Only one of the ten turned back to give thanks when he realized he was healed. Perhaps Luke saw a connection between that event and what Jesus proclaimed … Continue reading