By teaching these 3 parables in this chapter, Jesus demonstrates that God not only receives sinners, but He intentionally seeks them out! And that there is great rejoicing when even one sinner repents! ...
In John 10, Jesus continues to reveal more of His identity, His mission, and His motives....
In Luke 14, Jesus again confronts the hard hearts of the Pharisees. He also deals with pride, apathy, and lukewarm commitment disguised as busyness. He also teaches that those originally invited into the Kingdom will not respond (Israel), and therefore others (Gentiles) will be invited and will respond. He does this by way of parables, showing that His gospel is to be preached and shared with the poor, the lowly, the afflicted, not just the affluent, those of social status and the well-to-do, who many times will reject His message. The chapter ends with Jesus teaching about the very personal cost and evidence of following Him. ...
In Luke 13, Jesus continues His ministry, with His intention to go to Jerusalem one final time. (v. 22, 31-35). Also confirmed in Luke 9:51 where He 'set His face’ to go to Jerusalem....
In Luke 12:35-48, Jesus commands us to live a life ready, filled with faithful stewardship and service and prepared for His return. ...
In Luke 12, Jesus gives us some tremendous promises but also some very direct warnings and sobering teaching. This week we will cover verses 1-34. ...
The 9am and 11am services will have differences in restriction levels starting Sunday, February 21st. ...
In Luke 10, Jesus demonstrates and teaches the priority of: God's heart for the lost Team ministry Earnest prayer, asking the Father to provide workers for His ministry (laborers for the harvest) Focused ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit The necessity of God's power, will, and initiative to open blind eyes to see (reveal) Him Loving God completely Loving all people sincerely with hearts filled with mercy Devotion and worship, over well-intentioned service and busyness...
By teaching these 3 parables in this chapter, Jesus demonstrates that God not only receives sinners, but He intentionally seeks them out! And that there is great rejoicing when even one sinner repents! ...
Keep Reading In John 10, Jesus continues to reveal more of His identity, His mission, and His motives....
Keep Reading In Luke 14, Jesus again confronts the hard hearts of the Pharisees. He also deals with pride, apathy, and lukewarm commitment disguised as busyness. He also teaches that those originally invited into the Kingdom will not respond (Israel), and therefore others (Gentiles) will be invited and will respond. He does this by way of parables, showing that His gospel is to be pre...
Keep Reading In Luke 13, Jesus continues His ministry, with His intention to go to Jerusalem one final time. (v. 22, 31-35). Also confirmed in Luke 9:51 where He 'set His face’ to go to Jerusalem....
Keep Reading This week's Scripture passage is John 9. (Click here for a PDF of this week's study.) John 9 is a tender, fascinating and insightful account of Jesus' powerful Sabbath day encounter with a man blind from birth. The chapter begins with Jesus and His disciples meeting the blind man and then Jesus healing him. The chapter ends with the man healed from his spiritual blindn...
Keep Reading In Luke 12:35-48, Jesus commands us to live a life ready, filled with faithful stewardship and service and prepared for His return. ...
Keep Reading In Luke 12, Jesus gives us some tremendous promises but also some very direct warnings and sobering teaching. This week we will cover verses 1-34. ...
Keep Reading This week's Scripture passage is Luke 11. (Click here for a PDF of this week's study.) We have a special Prayer Night this week on Friday February 26, from 7:00-8:00pm. Our focus will be the importance of being united in and devoted to prayer, particularly in the advancement of the Gospel in El Paso, our region and the world. We will be focusing on prayers of the early...
Keep Reading The 9am and 11am services will have differences in restriction levels starting Sunday, February 21st. ...
Keep Reading In Luke 10, Jesus demonstrates and teaches the priority of: God's heart for the lost Team ministry Earnest prayer, asking the Father to provide workers for His ministry (laborers for the harvest) Focused ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit The necessity of God's power, will, and initiative to open blind eyes to see (reveal) Him Loving God completely Loving al...
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