What Would You Do with a Tree Like You? #21 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesChase Bowers Luke 13:1-9 Refuse the Comparison “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” – Luke 13:2-3 Receive the Call “…unless you repent, …
Division on Earth #20 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesDave Tate Luke 12:49-59 A House Divided “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” – Luke 12:51 Hell is a loving necessity. It is the place in which evil will be locked up, forever. In other words, God created hell to …
Be Ready #19 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesTim Cartwright Luke 12:35-48 Ready for Action “Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.” – Luke 11:35 Be Alert “And be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast…” – Luke 12:36 The Thief “You also must be ready, for the Son of Man …
When Anxiety Meets the Father #18 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesChase Bowers Luke 12:22-34 Anxiety tells us a smaller story “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. (Luke 12:22-23) Your Father knows what …
Nothing Hidden, Nothing Hoarded #17 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesChase Bowers Luke 12:1-21 The Corruption of Hypocrisy “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy…” (Luke 12:1) The Comfort of the Father’s Care “Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:7) The Courage to Confess Christ “And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before men, …
Seeking Signs, Resisting Truth #16 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesTim Cartwright Luke 11:29-54 “Give me proof, but don’t mention repentance.” ACT 1: The Wicked Generation “All which we can know concerning God and man, concerning sin, righteousness, duty, and life is in Him. The central fact of the universe and the perfect encyclopedia of all moral and spiritual truth is …
No Neutral Ground #15 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesChase Bowers Luke 11:14-28 Jesus Confronts Our Captivity Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. – Luke 11:14 Jesus Conquers the Captor Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather …
Feeding Before Leading #14 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesDave Tate Luke 11:1-13 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” – Luke 11:1 The Disciple’s Prayer If you want to measure how much someone really understands Christianity, find out how much …
Before You Serve #13 in Luke: Ministry & ParablesChase Bowers Luke 10:38-42 The Beauty of Serving Jesus Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. – Luke 10:38 The Danger of Being Distracted for Jesus But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to …
A note from Ginny Olson from the TBC monthly newsletter. Summer brings a beautiful shift in our rhythms, offering a welcomed respite from the rush of daily routines. Through traveling, splashing in the pool, or sharing special meals, this season invites us to relax, slow down, and enjoy new experiences. It has been incredibly inspiring to watch people from all …
