Arise and Abide

Reading from Luke 19:28-40 NLT Jesus' Triumphant Entry ~ Discussion looks at the the Donkey colt, owner, and disciples who were to collect it for Jesus. Looking at the passages Jesus' references Psalms 118, Habbakuk 2:11. The Joy we have in Jesus!

Reading from Luke 19:11-27 NLT Parable of the Ten Servants ~ Discussion looks at the meaning of the parable, and some ideas on what the pounds of silver represent. Operating out of Fear or Love, and Discipleship.

Reading from Luke 19:1-10 NLT Jesus and Zacchaeus ~ Discussion looks at the Jesus interaction with Zacchaeus and the reaction of the crowd. The heart response of Zacchaeus vs. the pharisees. The blind man got louder, Zacchaeus went higher.

Reading from Luke 18:31-43 NLT Jesus Again Predicts His Death, Jesus Heals a Blind Man ~ Discussion looks at the disciples not understanding and how we need the Holy Spirit to give us understanding. The blind man sits by the road and he cries! When the enemy tries to push us down and shut us up, we need to sing praises louder. Jesus doesn't just give the man his sight, instead Jesus asks the man what he wants Jesus to do for him. The heart attitude of helping, and looking through a lens of love or fear.

Reading from Luke 18:18-29 The Rich Man ~ Discussion looks at Jesus' interaction with the rich religious ruler. This is no task list you can accomplish to inherit eternal life. The heart issue of the rich man and the fear of missing out. Heart changes come from God.

Reading from Luke 18:15-17 Jesus Blesses the Children ~ Discussion looks at Jesus teaching on the need to receive the Kingdom of God like little Children. Thinking through what attributes of Children Jesus is referring too such as energy, hunger, and a desire for relationship with their parents.

Reading from Luke 18:9-14 The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector. Discussion looks at the Pharisees' prayer and heart vs. the tax collector's. This is the third occurrence of Jesus teaching that those who exalt themselves will be humbled. Comparing ourselves to others is part of the human condition, our sin nature. Our views of notorious sins create stigmas in our minds that make us like the Pharisees.

Reading from Luke 18:1-8 The Parable of the Persistent Widow

Discussion looks at the Pharisees and how God is encouraging us to never give up and stay persistent in prayer. The elect, or chosen people are the people whose identity is written in heaven. The kind of people who don't fear God or care about people, who love their own opinion more than anything else.

Reading from Luke 17:20-37 The Coming of the Kingdom

Discussion looks at the Pharisees inability to see the Kingdom of Heaven, our own confusion and how God continues give revelation. How easy it is to get distracted, even in "churchy" conversations. Our "Business as usual" should align with the life example of Jesus, or be continuing to get into alignment with the will of God.

Reading from Luke 17:11-19 Ten Healed of Leprosy

Discussion looks the healing of the ten people with leprosy. Calling out to Jesus from far away, feeling like you cant approach. Jesus' presence is something we shouldn't feel separated from. "sozo" being "healed" and sometimes translated "saved". Walking in faith before we see the results.