He was lost, but now he is found”         

 Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32v 24” For this son of mine was dead and now has returned to life. He was lost but now is found, so the party began” Jesus often told stories to help understand God and our relationship with Him, known as parables. Here the parable of the lost or prodigal son tells ofContinue reading “He was lost, but now he is found”         “

Jesus – gardener

 Luke 13:1-9v 8 “The gardener answered, “Sir, give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer.” At the start of this passage Jesus talked about some fellow Galileans who had been murdered by Pilate and another 18 people who had been killed by a towerContinue reading “Jesus – gardener”

Jesus grieves over Jerusalem

Luke 13;31-35 v 34 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers!” Jesus was told that the King , Herod Antipas, who was ruler at the time and had had John the Baptist beheaded also wanted Jesus dead. Jesus responded knowing what was to happen. He was confident in thatContinue reading “Jesus grieves over Jerusalem”

Citizens of Heaven

Philippians 3:17-4:1.v “ But we are citizens of heaven where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our savior.” Paul is concluding this letter to the Philippians by asking them to “pattern your lives after mine.” To think of heaven rather than earthly matters. To stay “trueContinue reading “Citizens of Heaven”

Saved      

 Romans 10:8b-13 v 12 “Jews and gentiles are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on Him.” “If you openly believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” As the scripture tells us, “Anyone who trusts in HimContinue reading “Saved      “