Luke 21 - Are These the Last Days?

Jesus predicts that destruction is coming. Prophecy can be difficult to understand because sometimes Jesus or the prophet is talking about the immediate future and sometimes about the very end of times and sometimes both all in the same paragraph.“But this passage, though vital in its specific reference to that first generation, has a good deal to say to the subsequent church as well….” N.T.Wright in Luke for Everyone#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing #reconstructingfaith #spirituality #starthere

Luke 20 - Are You Spying or Are You Sincere?

In Luke 20 there were several religious leaders and others on their side trying to trap Jesus with their questions rather than sincerely wanting to learn from Him.Time after time Jesus knew exactly how to respond. He would often respond with a question. Sometimes he would respond with a parable. Other times he spoke with boldness and directly to them. We need to ask questions, are we trying to get more evidence against Jesus or are we coming to Him with an open heart and open mind to what He may want to show us?#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing #reconstructingfaith #spirituality #starthere

Luke 19 - Do You Have Peace?

What seemed impossible in the previous chapter now happens in Luke 19 as a wealthy man named Zaccheus chooses to follow Jesus.Jesus tells a parable about being trustworthy with a few things in order to gain more responsibility.Jesus enters Jerusalem and is hailed as the King and the One who will bring peace. He clears out the money changers in the Temple courts because they were getting in the way of people experiencing God.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing #reconstructingfaith #spirituality #starthere

Luke 18 - Do You Give Up Too Easily?

Jesus shares a parable about a persistent widow. If an injust judge will listen, how much more will God bring justice when we come to Him day and night?We discover those who are humble and willing to follow Jesus are made with God like the tax collector and those willing to leave their family and unlike the religious leader and the wealthy man.A blind man persists in asking Jesus for healing, and He is healed. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #deconstructing #reconstructingfaith #spirituality #starthere

Luke 17 - Are You Willing to Forgive?

Jesus describes how those who follow Him should maker personal sacrifices to avoid causing others to stumble. They should be known for their humility and willingness to forgive.Jesus healed some people instantly, but others had to go on a journey. Faith the size of a mustard seed is all we need to change the world. The Kingdom of God is within our grasp! We can partner with God to bring more of heaven of earth.When judgment comes to Jerusalem, some will be arrested and taken away and some will remain. Even as the Romans fulfilled this prophecy in A.D. 70, the Kingdom of God will outlast all earthly empires which come and go.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #starthere

Luke 16 - How Could a Loving God Create Hell?

Jesus tells a parable about a Rich Man and Lazarus in which the Rich Man ends up in Hades and Lazarus ends up in the presence of God. Interestingly the Rich Man doesn’t want to leave but wants Lazarus to come to him to ease his suffering even though the Rich Man never tried to ease Lazarus’ suffering.We experience glimpses of heaven and hell on earth all the time. God has a plan to end all suffering and bring those who want to be with Him into His presence.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #starthere

Luke 15 - Are You Lost? (Do You Want to Be Found?)

God pursues those who do not know Him like the shepherd who leaves the 99 sheep to find the one lost one. He’s like the woman who searches everywhere in her house to find the lost coin. He’s like the father of the prodigal son who comes home.We can be found and have the home we have always longed to have.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #starthere

Luke 14 - Do You Make Excuses?

Jesus shares a parable about a great banquet where many of the people invited make excuses so they don’t come.How often do we miss out on something great because we hold onto an excuse?Too often we would rather stay with what we know rather than step out in faith into the unknown.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #starthere

Luke 13 - Do You Have Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed?

Jesus reframes the misconception that bad things only happen to bad people. Bad things happen because there is evil in this broken world.Even faith the size of a tiny mustard seed can grow and spread beyond what we can imagine! Faith requires the humility of acknowledging we need God’s help, His forgiveness, and His leadership.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #starthere

Luke 12 - Do You Worry Too Much?

We have no reason to fear or worry in this life because God will provide for us much like he cares for the lilies of the field and birds of the air.

Our money and resources are gifts from God. We are invited to trust Him with what we’ve been given - being rich with God and generous with others rather than selfish with our money.

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