In Luke 20:19-26, two different religious groups plot to entrap Jesus. His answer is the foundation for believers living in a hostile nation.

The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers found in Luke 20:9-19 shows God's loving patience, but also warns of His imminent judgement against man's wickedness.

When Jesus returned to Jerusalem for the Passover week, He found the temple being misused and angrily clears it. The same authority Jesus has over the physical temple, He has over the lives of believers.

In Luke 19:11-27 Jesus uses a parable to illustrate the seriousness of a believer's responsibility to God's kingdom.

The familiar story of Zacchaeus underlines an important truth; That God calls us by name, out of whatever circumstances we find ourselves in.

In Luke 18:31-43 Jesus challenges the disciple's belief about Him. The disciples let cultural expectations cloud their vision of Jesus, instead of relying on the only source of truth; God's word.

In Luke 18:15-30, Jesus reminds the disciples that the Kingdom of God is open to all who would come, even the smallest child.

In Luke 18:9-14 Jesus uses a parable of a religious pharisee and a wicked tax collector to illustrate true faith and repentance.

New Year's charge 2023: The town of Nazareth missed out on the mighty works of God, because they could only see Jesus as a carpenter's son. Believers must accept Jesus as Lord to take part in God's plan.

While we don't even know their names, the three wise men found in Matthew 2:1-12 display great faith and courage seeking out Jesus Christ, and following the commands of God despite worldly opposition.