As the crowds continue to gather and follow Jesus, many do skeptically or at arm's length. Will Jesus check the boxes of their preconceived, Messianic notions? Will they allow his words to truly lay bare their hearts or will they continue to ask for signs as a smokescreen for unbelief? And, what do Jonah, Solomon, the Queen of the South, and lamps have to do with all of this? Tune in and hear again from the paradoxical, curveball throwing, religion-disarming Savior that is Jesus Christ as Luke the gospel-writer presents him.

In another of Luke's remarkable recollections of Jesus's ministry as he journeys towards the cross, Jesus proves himself to be king of spirits, expelling a demon and healing a man rendered mute. He is king over all he has made, restoring speech to the formerly possessed man's imprisoned tongue. He is also the returning and rightful king who has conquered the strong man (the devil) who held us captive in our sin. And, he is the king of hearts. Have you made room in yours for him?

The Jesus of Luke's Gospel continues to throw one curveball after another to the delight of the religious outsider and to the perplexing of the religious insider. In Luke 11:1-13, we again see him toss a pitch over the plate that is unexpected, as he takes up the topic of prayer and how one approaches our infinite, holy, yet gracious and resurrecting God.

Luke continues to present to us a portrait of Jesus as the paradoxical, curveball-throwing, religion-disarming, barrier-breaking Messiah and this is seen further in a few short verses detailing Jesus's time visiting the home of Martha and Mary. In the brief glimpse we're given into the lives of these two women, we can see ourselves, we can see our own barriers that must be overcome, and we can see the Gospel which blesses and compels our lives.

The parable of the Good Samaritan is unique to Luke's Gospel and yet is one of the passages of Scripture most firmly embedded in our cultural lexicon, but do we really understand it? Do we really hear it with the same shock that the original audience would have? Further, do we allow it to challenge our preconceived notions as Jesus intended? Tune in and allow Scripture to overwhelm your familiarity with fresh insights as we all strive to follow after the ever-surprising Jesus.

Fresh on the heels of being sent out by Jesus in pairs for ministry and evangelism, seventy-two of his followers return marveling at the Jesus who kept his promises and in whose name was transformative power. Do we as his followers, today, still believe the same? Do we as his followers, today, still marvel at his Gospel? Tune and in remember, afresh, the blessing that is ours as disciples of the One, namely Jesus, who "saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven."

As Jesus continues in Luke's Gospel account, this side of his transfiguration on the mountain, and on his way to Jerusalem and the cross, he continues to illuminate realities of his kingdom. Jesus continues to demonstrate he is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, promises, and people and sends his disciples with a message to proclaim. Just what is the nature of that life-changing, kingdom-ushering message? Tune in and find out...

Ever since the glorious and stunning encounter of Jesus on the mountain of transfiguration, he sets his face towards Jerusalem and the cross which awaits him - the cross which makes every sad thing come untrue. And yet, as his disciples follow - do they really know the one whom they follow? Do they really know what they've signed up for? Do we today as the ones bearing the name of Christ?

Luke 9:43b-62 gives five, short yet profound accounts where Jesus deconstructs his disciples cultural assumptions about his kingdom and instead offers them insight into the kingdom he is actually bringing. Let his words sink into our ears.

After Christ and some of his disciples are together, with Moses, Elijah, and the voice of the Father, on the mountain of transfiguration, they are confronted with the realities of this world and the present spiritual battle which still rages. In a sense, we are too, as we live this side of mount Calvary yet we know the One who is with us. Tune in as Luke's Gospel continues to present this incomparable Jesus.

The transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain is one of the most glorious, instructive, yet mysterious moments in the life of our Savior. Not only does he bring along his closest followers in Peter, James, and John but is joined by Moses, Elijah, and the very voice of God the Father. What did it all mean then? What does it mean now? Tune in and meet Jesus, King of the Mountain.