Jeff and Scott talk about how Jesus shares his authority with his disciples to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal. They also discuss how Jesus can use whatever we have to offer him as they explore the story of the feeding of the five thousand. Today's reading: Luke 9:1-27

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Jeff and Scott explore the story of the Gerasene demoniac against the larger context of Jesus and his disciples. They also return to the Old Testament as they discuss Luke's accounts of a girl restored to life and a woman healed. Today's reading: Luke 8:26-56

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Jeff and Scott discuss some of the women of Luke's Gospel. They also explore the Parable of the Sower, which they describe as a focal point of Jesus' teachings. Scott and Jeff unpack this parable and examine how we can personally respond to the Word of God. Luke 8:1-25

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Jeff and Scott discuss the messengers sent by John the Baptist and the question they ask Jesus. They also relate the story of the sinful woman with the theme of the Jubilee. Luke 7:18-50

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Jeff and Scott talk about how Jesus demonstrates his authority with the stories of the faithful centurion and the widow's son at Nain. They also show how these stories apply to our daily lives. Luke 7:1-17

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Jeff and Scott step back from the readings today to explore another central theme in Luke's Gospel: parables. Scott and Jeff will help you understand this powerful teaching method more fully and teach you how to find Jesus in each of the parables.

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Jeff and Scott unpack Jesus' Sermon on the Plain and discuss how we can live this teaching out in our daily lives. They also explore how we can best imitate Christ and his mercy for others. Luke 6: 27-49

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Jeff and Scott explain why the Pharisees question Jesus about the Sabbath. They also discuss the context behind Jesus choosing his twelve disciples and the Sermon on the Plain. Luke 6:1-26

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Jeff and Scott highlight the power of intercession seen in Jesus' healing of the paralytic. They also talk about the history of the Pharisees and how this particular sect interacts with Jesus. Luke 5:17- 39

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Jeff and Scott go deeper into the story of Jesus' call to Peter and the other disciples to follow him. As they break into today's verses, Scott and Jeff will also share how Jesus reverses the effects of sin and death when he cleanses a leper. Luke 5:1-16

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