It’s been firmly established that wisdom is something we all want. The question is, how do we get it? This Sunday, we’ll explore how Solomon says we gain wisdom by fearing the Lord.

The book of Proverbs serves as an invitation to wise living. What is wisdom according to God? How does a person become wise? What does it look like to make godly choices? The collection of Proverbs helps us navigate this life in a God-honoring way.

In what Luke records as Jesus’ last teaching before He enters Jerusalem, we have a particularly poignant parable about the responsibility of the Christian life. This passage teaches us how to be faithful disciples of Jesus.

Can I really be forgiven? Are people really changed by the Lord Jesus? As we read Luke 19.1-10, one of the most beloved scenes in all of Scripture, we will see how Jesus changed Zacchaeus’ life. This selfish and crooked businessman became generous and just. Marvelously, our Lord extends the same grace and forgiveness to all those who receive Him.

This week’s passage might be framed around the idea of seeing clearly. Jesus once again predicts His suffering and death but the disciples struggle to believe it. Amazingly, a blind beggar provides an example of spiritual sight, coming to Jesus by faith. When we realize who Jesus is, we follow Him and glorify God.

Questions reveal much about who asks them. Two questions asked in today’s passage (Luke 18:18-30), one by a rich young ruler and one by Jesus’ disciples, reveal not only what matters to them, but also to us - Eternity.

In Luke 18.15-17, Jesus tells His followers that they need a child-like attitude to enter the Kingdom of God. We will see what He means by this. Also, this passage gives the church a strong mandate to minister to children.

How a person prays shows us the condition of their heart. Luke 18.9-14 tells of two men offering two different prayers. One receives acceptance from the Lord Jesus while the other proves offensive. The difference is an understanding for the need of God’s mercy. May we have a humble awareness of our need for God’s grace.

It’s easy to be discouraged when we examine current events. When we feel powerless in these times, we should remember the great promise of Luke 17.20-37. Jesus will return in power to execute perfect justice. Here is a passage that ought to alert a non-believer while comforting followers of the Lord Jesus. We will celebrate what He did for us by taking the Lord’s Supper.

Luke 17.11-19 features an encounter between Jesus and 10 lepers. While our first reaction might be the remoteness of the past, I hope this narrative provides an appreciation for our need before God, how we’re made right, and the appropriate response of praise and thanksgiving. Ultimately this text will force us to think about gratitude.