When the skeptics ask Jesus for a sign to prove His identity, the Lord pointed to the sign of Jonah. What is the sign of Jonah and what makes it different than any other miracle?

When Jesus delivers a man from demon possession, His opponents accuse Him of being in league with Satan. Jesus responds with several argument and highlights the implication of the miracle. To the sincere seeker, the miracle was not a cause for accusation but celebration—the Kingdom of God has come!

On one occasion after the Lord finishes praying, an unnamed disciple approaches with the request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” When Jesus teaches His disciples on how to prayer, in both Matthew 6 and Luke 11, there are 6 elements He emphasizes to make our prayers effective. 

This is how Jesus defended one of His disciples, a young woman named Mary who sat listening to Him teach, while her sister, Martha, was busy serving. The sweet devotion of discipleship is often best demonstrated in the lives of the godly women of the gospels. It is seen in Mary of Bethany, who would not be denied or discouraged, whose example of sincere study, sacrifice, and steadfastness form within the pages of the everlasting gospel a memorial to her honor and a model for our homes.

This question prompts Jesus to teach one of His greatest parables, which will pave the way for the universal brotherhood of man. This episode highlights how Jesus masterfully rephrases the issue. Instead of governing our lives with the motive of doing the least that law dictates, we should live with a desire to do the most that love demands.

Through these words, Jesus enlightens and encourages. The power to expel demons is astonishing, but according to Jesus there is a greater cause for celebration: “rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Despite knowing the suffering and death that awaited Him, Jesus "steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem" (Luke 9:51), demonstrating His commitment to fulfilling God's plan. Along this journey, Jesus did not merely focus on His destination; He remained dedicated to His mission of seeking and saving the lost.

After laying the foundation of the demands of discipleship, Luke records three encounters Jesus has with three would-be-disciples.

This episode explores how Jesus responds to the disciples debate over who shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. The illustration Jesus uses is counter culture and teaches what true greatness is all about.

On the Mountain of Transfiguration, three apostles witness Jesus conversing with two ancient heroes. What lessons can be learned from what was seen and heard?