Tim Sheppard - We all know that we need to build our lives on a solid foundation. Jesus’ famous parable at the end of Luke 6 encourages us that to build on his words will 'future-proof' our lives. But it also issues a challenge: when we hear his words, do we do them? When we call him ‘Lord’, do we mean it?

Nick Heeley - As Jesus draws his Sermon on the Plain to a dramatic climax, he challenges the crowds who hear to not just listen to his word but do what he says. By building on the firm foundation of his teaching, they will be safe on the Day of Judgement.

Phil Hudson - Why was Jesus in Samaria talking to a woman by the well? Jesus wants us to see that the age of the unstoppable, global in-gathering to eternal life has begun – 'the fields are white for harvest'.

Drew Balch - Though the disciples are focused on eating lunch and moving on from Samaria, Jesus remains there for two days—discovering a depth of faith in a place they least expect. Remarkably, this moment marks the beginning of God’s unfolding work in the gospel of John, a work into which we ourselves are joyfully invited.

Tim Sheppard - Why is it so hard to find forgiveness in a world that claims to prize it? In Luke 6, Jesus makes a bold call to radical generosity—and also shows that only those with a gospel root can hope to bear such fruit.

Nick Heeley - As Jesus continues his sermon on the plain, he turns to address the issue of who we listen to. Are those we listen to helping us grow into his likeness, bearing good fruit, or causing us to bear judgemental, hypocritical fruit, like the religious leaders of his day, whose hearts were not transformed by God's mercy. Take care Jesus says that we don't follow blind guides.

William Taylor - A proper understanding of Jesus’ death and resurrection radically challenges our understanding of worship. The way we think about worship will show whether we genuinely grasp who Jesus is and what Jesus has done or whether, like the woman at the well, we still have pre-Christian concepts of worship.

William Taylor - A proper understanding of Jesus’ death and resurrection radically challenges our understanding of worship. The way we think about worship will show whether we genuinely grasp who Jesus is and what Jesus has done or whether, like the woman at the well, we still have pre-Christian concepts of worship.

George Diwakar - Jesus calls his disciples to radical love — a love that reaches even our enemies. Pointing to the self-giving mercy of God, shown supremely on the cross, he challenges us to reflect his compassion, responding to hostility not with retaliation but with the grace we ourselves have received.

Nick Heeley - In Luke 6:27–36, Jesus calls his followers to love their enemies, those opposing Jesus's disciples. Disciples are to giving without expecting anything in return, in contrast to the selfish love of the world. Jesus gives three motivations to do this, the heavenly reward, being children of our heavenly Father, and having received his mercy.