Jesus was drawing large crowds. He wanted the people who are excited about the hype surrounding him what it would cost them to truly be his disciple.

Jesus tells the parable of the narrow door to warn his listeners. Their choice of who they choose to follow matters.

Jesus heals and woman crippled for 18 years. He humbles the synagogue leader who is outraged that he would perform this miracle on the Sabbath.

Jesus commands his disciples to not worry. Anxiety is like a Kudzo vine it can over take our lives and choke out our joy.

Jesus is asked by someone in the crowd to tell his brother to give him more inheritance. Rather than giving him what he wanted, Jesus gave the man what he needed. A lesson on greed and building your life of things via the parable of the rich fool.

Luke warns his disciples to not allow hypocrisy to enter into their lives. Rather, speak the truth and trust the Spirit to guide them.