Tag Archives: Luke 18

the witness difference

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2031 Luke 18:40-43 Luk 18:40 So Jesus stopped and ordered the beggar to be brought to him. When the man came near, Jesus asked him, Luk 18:41 “What do you want me to do for you?” He … Continue reading →

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spectacle or Saviour

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2030 Luke 18:35-39 Luk 18:35 While Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. Luk 18:36 When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on. Luk 18:37 They told … Continue reading →

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confusing times

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2029 Luke 18:28-30 Luk 18:28 And Peter said, “Notice, we have left everything we own to follow you!” Luk 18:29 Then Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left … Continue reading →

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fair trade

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2028 Luke 18:28-30 Luk 18:28 And Peter said, “Notice, we have left everything we own to follow you!” Luk 18:29 Then Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, there is no one who has left … Continue reading →

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surrendering self-dependence

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2027 Luke 18:24-27 Luk 18:24 After Jesus noticed this, he said, “It is so hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Luk 18:25 In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through … Continue reading →

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the sin of self-confidence

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2026 Luke 18:18-23 Luk 18:18 Now a certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Luk 18:19 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good … Continue reading →

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messy maturity

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2025 Luke 18:15-17 Luk 18:15 But they were even bringing their babies to him for him to touch. But when the disciples saw this, they began to object to those who brought them. Luk 18:16 But Jesus … Continue reading →

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true humility

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2024 Luke 18:9-14 Luk 18:9 Jesus also spoke to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. This was his illustration: Luk 18:10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, … Continue reading →

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the widow’s secret weapon

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2023 Luke 18:1-8 Luk 18:1 Then Jesus told them a story to illustrate to them the fact that they should always pray and never be overwhelmed. Luk 18:2 He said, “In a certain city there was this … Continue reading →

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the business of the Holy Spirit

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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