Luke 11 - How Do You Pray?

Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. It’s a very simple yet potent prayer. We can come to God with our needs and grow our relationship with Him.A model for prayer is A.C.T.S. -AdorationConfessionThanksgivingSolicitation #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #starthere

Luke 10 - Are You Willing to Be a Worker in This New Kingdom?

“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” All followers of Jesus are invited to bring more of heaven to earth!

We don’t need to try to convert anyone that’s not interested, but instead look for “persons of peace” – those who are searching, and they are all around us.

We need to be more like the good Samaritan, who offered mercy to his neighbor, in spite of the ethnic and religious differences

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Luke 9 - Are You Ready to Lose Your Life in Order to Find It?

Following Jesus means He is our highest priority. All other parts of our lives flow from that level of surrender and devotion. We are willing to die to self every day.Ironically, if you learn to become more like Jesus you will be a more loving, devoted, and selfless family member, friend, and neighbor. #NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #starthere

Luke 8 - Do You Want the Knowledge of the Secrets of the Kingdom of God?

Jesus explains that some have access to the knowledge of the secrets of this new Kingdom but many don’t have eyes to see or ears to hear. In other words, they do not have an open heart or an open mind. We can have access to the secrets of the Kingdom of God as part of His family, those who hear God’s Word and put into practice!Free assessment and overview of Fruitful: Becoming Who God Created You To Be at www.ericbryant.org.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #starthere

Luke 7 - Have You Been Forgiven Much?

Jesus heals a Roman Centurion’s servant and brings back to life a young man who had died!John the Baptist wants this miracle worker to get him out of jail. Jesus reminds the crowd that John prepared the way for the Messiah.An immoral woman demonstrates tremendous gratitude to Jesus by washing his feet with her tears and perfume. The people were offended by her whereas Jesus offers her hope and forgives her.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #starthere

Luke 6 - Are You Producing Good Fruit?

Jesus gets pushback from the religious leaders for not following the man-made rules associated with the Sabbath. Instead he heals a man with a shriveled hand!Jesus chooses 12 apostles among his many disciples and then describes life as part of the New Israel, the New Kingdom!#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #StartHere

Luke 5 - Are You Looking for God?

Jesus teaches the crowds, heals the sick, and calls the disciples to follow Him. Fishermen, tax collectors, and their friends acknowledge they need forgiveness and healing.The religious leaders don’t feel they need anything. They had it all figured out. As as result, God cannot help them.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #StartHere

Luke 4 - What Evil Do You Need God’s Help to Overcome?

Jesus confronts evil in the wilderness. Satan is not a a Halloween costume but a fallen angel trying to destroy God’s good gifts in our lives.We can overcome temptation’s lies with the truth of God’s Word and following the Spirit of God within us. The arrogant cannot see God, the humble experience God.#NewTestament #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #StartHere

Luke 3 - Are You Willing to Trust God Even If You Don’t Fully Understand Him?

John the Baptist calls the people of Israel to return to God, and there’s signs of spiritual awakening.

Jesus is baptized and the voice of God the Father affirms Him and the Spirit of God appears in the form of a dove. One God in three persons.

Luke ends the chapter with the genealogy of Jesus via Mary’s family tree.

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Luke 2 - Do You Treasure in Your Heart What God is Doing?

Jesus is born in Bethlehem. A host of angels announce to shepherds that the Messiah would bring peace on earth. When being dedicated at the Temple, Simeon and Anna approach the baby Jesus and affirm his special role as the one who will bring salvation to all nations.Throughout it all, Mary treasured all she saw in he heart. #NewTestament #NewTestament1Year #Jesus #faith #spirituality #deconstructing #reconstructing #deconstructingchristianity #reconstructingfaith #StartHere