We exist to make much of Jesus, and we do this by following in the way of Jesus and making disciples who love God and love others. But what does this look like in real life? How do we orient our lives to apprentice under Jesus so that we begin to look more and more like Him, obeying all that He has commanded us to do?

We don’t always realize the war that is being waged for our hearts. There are so many things vying for our attention and our affection. As Jesus nears Jerusalem he encounters a wealthy man who asks how he can inherit eternal life. Jesus encourages the man to use his wealth for others, but that only reveals the hold this mans wealth has on his heart. What are the things that have a hold on your heart?

Jesus once again flips the script and tells his disciples that we must receive the Kingdom of God like a child. In a time where children were often overlooked, Jesus not only calls out their inherent value, but invites us to see the Kingdom through their eyes.

Someone once said, there are two things you can count on. 1. There is a God 2. You are not Him. In this parable of Jesus reminds us of a proper posture before God, and a proper posture toward others.

Jesus tells the story of a women who refused to take no for an answer in her pursuit of justice. Relentlessly pleading her case until the judge tired of her requests and gave in. Jesus uses this story to point us to prayer, relentless, persistent prayer. What does this look like for us today?

We all know someone who is preparing for the end of the world by stockpiling food, supplies, and building a shelter. In this passage Jesus tells us what we should be prepping for when He comes. This is just for future reference but it should shape how we live today.

Stories abound of obnoxious customers, demanding people, and an overall attitude of entitlement. When we recognize what a gift life truly is, it allows us to shift our attitude to one of gratitude.

Jesus continues his story telling with a stark tale that points to our ability to be unaware not only to the needs around us, but to that which matters most in our lives.

Laws impact our lives everyday. Some we see as suggestions, others we see as a little more rigid. Jesus reminds the Pharisees that the law was meant for life, and the implications of following the ways of God are many. Using marriage as a example, Jesus strikes to the heart of the matter.

Jesus calls us into a life of faith. But what does that mean? We can often believe God conceptually but live practically as though we don’t believe. Drawing from recent lessons in Luke’s gospel, we will explore what it might look like if someone truly believes what they hear from the commands and claims of Jesus.