In this passage Jesus responds to the question that nags at most of us: Will only a few be saved? While we were able to see last week that the Kingdom of God has small, seemingly insignificant beginnings, only to grow in size and in transformative ability, it is the same insignificance that raises the question of how such an important global issue could enter the world in such obscurity.

Jesus gives us two images to explain what the Kingdom of God is like: a mustard seed and leaven. These simple images have profound implications. As we wrestled with the implications for our lives and our church, we also took some time to see how Redemption Hill fits into the big picture of God’s work in growing His Kingdom.

Jesus gives us two images to explain what the Kingdom of God is like: a mustard seed and leaven. These simple images have profound implications. As we wrestled with the implications for our lives and our church, we also took some time to see how Redemption Hill fits into the big picture of God’s work in growing His Kingdom.

This is a text for all of us who are weary and broken, who have been burned by religion and the religious, and who desperately need rest. It’s a beautiful text that gives hope and shows Jesus’ tenderness and care.

This is a text for all of us who are weary and broken, who have been burned by religion and the religious, and who desperately need rest. It’s a beautiful text that gives hope and shows Jesus’ tenderness and care.

This passage is a great reminder that following Jesus calls us into light. That means that our sin will be exposed. If we actually believe in Jesus’ finished work for us, and the promise that His righteousness has been given to us, we will be freed to confess our sin and walk in the light.

This passage is a great reminder that following Jesus calls us into light. That means that our sin will be exposed. If we actually believe in Jesus’ finished work for us, and the promise that His righteousness has been given to us, we will be freed to confess our sin and walk in the light.

As Jesus was teaching, some in the crowd were discussing some recent tragedies and trying to figure out whether the people involved had sinned, incurring judgment from God. At its core, this is a debate of a theology of sin and suffering. Jesus responded with a simple statement and a parable that cut to the heart of the discussion.

As Jesus was teaching, some in the crowd were discussing some recent tragedies and trying to figure out whether the people involved had sinned, incurring judgment from God. At its core, this is a debate of a theology of sin and suffering. Jesus responded with a simple statement and a parable that cut to the heart of the discussion.

In this section, we will see some troubling words from Jesus as He claimed that He had come to set the world on fire. It’s not the warm and fuzzy portrait that we typically have of Him. As we walk through the difficult aspects of Luke 12:35-59, we will see that there is great hope and even great clarity.