We’re probably very familiar with the parable of the Good Samaritan. But how often do we read it in the flow of Luke’s gospel? Rather than answering the question, ‘Who is my neighbour?’, the question a the heart of the parable is, ‘Why do some people reject the gospel?’

It’s easy to forget that Christians are called to proclaim Christ. Often our discipleship follows a ‘path of least resistance’ were we avoid actually proclaiming the gospel. The mission of the 72 in Luke 10 shows us that proclaiming the saviour is characteristic of true discipleship, it’s urgent, and thought it will be rejected, it’s the Lord’s harvest so we trust him for the results of our faithful proclamation.

Salvation might be free, but discipleship actually comes at a cost. However, as Jesus said, what does it profit a man to gain the whole world if it means forfeiting his soul?

Jesus has told his disciples who he is and what he must do. Now the call is to follow him.

If you know who Jesus is, and what he came to do, there can only be one response. We must follow him - all the way to the cross

Psalm 88 is some of the most depressing writing in the Bible. How does it help us think about our own low emotions as live under God following Jesus?

Why is it so important to the gospel that Jesus actually rose from the dead?

When you look at the Good Friday Jesus, do you see your King on the cross?

Matthew 7 ’13-14 Enter By The Narrow Gate [13] “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. [14] For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. ( Matthew 7:13-14 ESV) 13…

There’s a common thread running through these four miracles. Jesus has God’s authority and power over disorder, demons, disease and death. The question is, do you trust Jesus?