Arise and Abide

Reading from Luke 13:18-20 The Parable of the Mustard Seed, The Parable of the Yeast

Discussion looks at the two parables of Jesus and what we might learn of the Kingdom of God from these purposeful examples chosen by Jesus. The Kingdom of God is not what you may imagine. We pray for God's kingdom to come, would we recognize it when it's near?

Reading from Luke 13:10-17 Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

Discussion looks another miracle performed by Jesus on a Sabbath day, the demonic spirit having a physical impact on a human. Jesus giving the Pharisees another chance to get it right. The consideration Jesus gives to the Woman, the status of success, the equality God intended. How the woman was over looked by society and Jesus' heart for her and people like her.

Reading from Luke 13:1-8 NLT A Call to Repent, The Parable of the Fig Tree

Discussion looks at Jesus' teaching on tragedy and its relation to sin, keeping our eye on our own day of judgment. Inaction, rebellion, or cooperating vs. real relationship. The intervention of Jesus postponing the day of judgement. The fruitless tree in the Father's garden.

Reading from Luke 12:49-59 NLT Jesus Causes Division

Discussion looks at the way allegiance to Jesus' upside down kingdom causes division despite the fact that the primary message of the Gospel, the reason Jesus came was so proper relationship between God and Humanity could be restored.

Reading from Luke 12:35-48 NLT Be Ready For The Lord's Coming

Discussion looks back at Jesus' teachings using a lamp as a picture of spirtual truths, standing at the door and knocking, the wedding feast, being given much requires much in return, keeping focus, not getting distracted and abusing thier power and standing with God.

Reading from Luke 12:22-34 NLT Teaching on Worry

Discussion looks at the things we worry about, from 1st world problems to living as long as we can, the fruitlessness of worrying, worry, depression, anxiety, spending beyond our means, and the self-reflection of where our treasure is we find our heart.

Reading from Luke 11:13-21 NLT Teaching About Money And Possessions

Discussion looks at guarding against every kind of greed, seeking God to vindicate us, retirement, where we find our hope and provision, sharing the wealth vs. hoarding every dollars, valuing relationships and investing in people makes us rich towards God.

Reading from Luke 12:1-37 NLT A Warning Against Hypocrisy

Discussion looks at Jesus warning for those "secret sins", and His encouragement for when you are afraid. Keeping an eternity mindset, blasphemy and forgiveness, and a reminder that there is no need to worry.

Reading from Luke 11:37-54 Jesus Criticizes the Religious Leaders: Discusson includes looking at heart atttitudes concerning money, social status & respect, tithing, and how some people would ask Jesus questions to learn.

Reading from Luke 11:29-36 NLT The Sign of Johna, Receiving the Light

Discussion looks at Johna, the Queen of Sheba, and what it means for us to know that our eyes are a lamp to our whole body.