In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 19, exploring the ways Jesus continues to irritate the proud and lift up the downtrodden. Then we hear the stories from Luke 20.

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In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 18, exploring the characters and parables that show us what kind of attitude is necessary for entering the Kingdom of God. Then we hear the stories from Luke 19.

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In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 17, exploring what Jesus means when he tells his followers they must die to themselves. Then we hear the stories from Luke 18.

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In this episode we look at what happened in chapter 16, exploring what it means to be shrewd with time and money. Then we hear the stories from Luke 17.

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Is there a way to invest time and money that will guarantee a safe and happy future forever? There absolutely is, according to Jesus. Hear what he says in Luke chapter 16.

Before we get to that, we look at what happened in chapter 15, exploring the stark difference between what God cares about and what externally religious people care about.

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What makes God happy? Shiny people who keep all the moral rules on the outside? Not exactly. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Hear why in Luke chapter 15.

Before we get to that, we look at what happened in chapter 14, exploring some of the dangerous assumptions that religious people make.

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Have you ever been at a social gathering where someone says something so awkward everyone is stunned into silence? That's exactly what Jesus does again and again at the dinner party we hear about in chapter 14. Before we get to that, we look at what happened in chapter 13, exploring issues of genuine repentance, pride and deflection, and false reasons people have for assuming they will enter heaven.

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We recap Jesus' teaching from chapter 12 about hypocrisy, materialism, fear and foolishness, and hear the stories from Luke 13.

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A brief recap of Luke 11 and then we hear Jesus warn and encourage his followers about some important and kinda scary stuff. The link to the face-to-face storytelling I mention in the intro is here:

https://youtu.be/eRvIPhGJUgA

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We re-cap Luke chapter 10, and hear the stories from Luke chapter 11. In this chapter Jesus is judged by people who say he gets his power from the devil, and he's also judged by the religious leaders for not following their washing traditions. With penetrating insight Jesus demolishes every argument and totally discredits his opponents.

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