Tag Archives: Luke 5

what the new wine is

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHAT WAS WRONG WITH A LITTLE FASTING? Luke 5:33-39 Luk 5:33 Then they said to him, “John’s disciples regularly fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours continue to eat and drink.” Luk 5:34 So … Continue reading →

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the other congregation

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHO ARE YOU MINISTERING TO? Luke 5:27-32 Luk 5:27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth. He said to him “Follow me,” . Luk 5:28 And he got up and … Continue reading →

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beyond the blessing

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHO IS THE ONE BLESSING YOU? Luke 5:20-26 Luk 5:20 When Jesus saw their faith he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Luk 5:21 Then the experts in the law and the Pharisees began to think to themselves, “Who is … Continue reading →

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the whole iceberg

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

HOW MUCH FAITH DOES JESUS SEE IN YOU? Luke 5:17-20 Luk 5:17 Now on one of those days, while he was teaching, there were Pharisees and experts in the law sitting nearby (who had come from every village of Galilee … Continue reading →

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show, but don’t tell

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

HE WAS THINKING OF US Luke 5:12-16 Luk 5:12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came to him who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he bowed down with his face to the ground … Continue reading →

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responding to blessing

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 5:6-11 Luk 5:6 When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets started to rip. Luk 5:7 So they motioned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came … Continue reading →

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lowering empty nets

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

GET YOUR EMPTY NETS READY! Luke 5:1-5 Luk 5:1 But something happened once while the crowd was mobbing him so they could hear the word of God, he was standing by Lake Gennesaret, Luk 5:2 and he saw two boats … Continue reading →

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the Holy Spirit finds a way

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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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