Is God leading you in a different way than you expected?

Luke 14:6 shows us God’s guidance often challenges what we think we know about Him.

Luke 14:6 (NIV)

“And they had nothing to say.”

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Friedrich Büchsel and Volkmar Herntrich, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 944.

Vine, W. "Answer - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 1 Oct, 2024

Leon Morris, Luke: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 3, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 249.

Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Lk 14:1–6.

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Are you rolling a problem over in your mind looking for a solution?

James 1:5 reminds us instead of thinking so hard, we can take our unsolved problems to God.

James 1:5 (NIV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 484.

Marvin Richardson Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament, vol. 1 (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1887), 725.

J. Ronald Blue, “James,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 821.

Peter H. Davids, “James,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1357.

Douglas Moo, “James,” in Evangelical Commentary on the Bible, vol. 3, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995), 1153.

[1] R. Gregg Watson, “James,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1966.

Brian Simmons, trans., The Passion Translation (BroadStreet Publishing, 2017), Jas.

Vine, W. "Liberal, Liberality, Liberally - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 12 Dec, 2024.

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Do you find it challenging to make decisions that honor God in a world that often pulls you in the opposite direction?

1 Peter 3:15 encourages us that we see while our loyalty to Christ does set us apart; it also fills us with an unshakable hope.

1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

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Brian Simmons, trans., The Passion Translation (BroadStreet Publishing, 2017), 1 Pe.

Otto Procksch and Karl Georg Kuhn, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 111.

Charles Bigg, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude, International Critical Commentary (Edinburgh: T&T Clark International, 1901), 158.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 8:13.

Thomas R. Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude, vol. 37, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2003), 173.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 508.

Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), 1 Pe 3:13–17.

David H. Wheaton, “1 Peter,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 1379.

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Are you asking God for a sign?

Jesus' words in Luke 11:32 may help you recognize the answer right before you.

Luke 11:32b (CEV)

“They turned to God when Jonah preached and yet here is something far greater than Jonah.”

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Johannes Behm and Ernst Würthwein, Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 976.

Leon Morris, Luke: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 3, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 220.

 Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Lk 11:29–32.

 John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 236.

 The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 11:16.

 I. Howard Marshall, “Luke,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 999.

Vine, W. "Repent, Repentance - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 27 Sep, 2024.

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Does Jesus affirm women as leaders?

Luke 8:1b-2a shows us how Jesus welcomes leadership from those who may not be affirmed to serve in many situations and organizations.

Luke 8:1b-2:a (NIV)
The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases:

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Vine, W. "Set - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 9 Sep, 2024.

Leon Morris, Luke: An Introduction and Commentary.+~On+this+occasion+he+ "‌"), vol. 3, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 169.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 105–106.

Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament%2c+~Luke+provides+report "‌"), Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Lk 8:1–21.

John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 224–225.

Catherine Kroeger, Mary Evans, and Elizabeth Elliot, The IVP Women’s Bible Commentary: An Indispensable Resource for All Who Want to View Scripture through Different Eyes (InterVarsity Press, 2002), 571.

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Does something in your life feel lifeless?

Luke 7:14 reminds us that God has the power to breathe life into what we consider to be without hope.

Luke 7:14b (ESV)
And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.”

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Leon Morris, Luke: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 3, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988), 159–160.

John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 222.

Vine, W. "Arise, Arose, Arouse, Raise, Rise, Rouse - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 2 Sep, 2024.

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Do you ever feel powerless to change your life?

God is powerful and in control, and He will rebuke what needs to be silenced so you can experience healing and wholeness.

Luke 4:39a (NIV)

So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her.

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Ethelbert Stauffer, “Ἐπιτιμάω, Ἐπιτιμία,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 623.

Vine, W. "Charge (Nouns, Adjective and Verbs), Chargeable - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 27 Aug, 2024.

Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Lk 4:38–39.

Morris, Leon. Luke: An Introduction and Commentary. Vol. 3. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988.

John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 215.

I. Howard Marshall, “Luke,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 988.

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Are you struggling against something that feels like it is holding you down?

Whether it is our sin or the result of living in a fallen world, God can reach down and untangle us from anything we need to escape.

Luke 4:18 (NIV)

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,

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Douglas Mangum, ed., Lexham Context Commentary: New Testament, Lexham Context Commentary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020), Lk 4:16–30.

I. Howard Marshall, “Luke,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 988.

A. Boyd Luter, “Luke,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1610.

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Are you looking for answers?

 If you’ve ever wished God would pick up the phone and call you with His input, you will appreciate learning from Luke 2:32 how God speaks to us in ways we understand.

 
Luke 2:32 (NLT)
“He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!”

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F. Derek Kidner, “Isaiah,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 648.

John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Lk 2:32.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Is 42:6.

John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 209.

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What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

If you’re ever a little suspicious about the idea that the Holy Spirit fills believers, Susie and Angie will help clear up confusion as they  look closely at the Greek word for “fill” in Luke 1:67.

Luke 1:67 (NIV)
“His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:”

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Gerhard Delling, “Πίμπλημι, Ἐμπίμπλημι, Πλησμονή,” ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 130.

Simmons, Brian, trans. The Passion Translation. BroadStreet Publishing, 2017.

Walvoord, John F., and Roy B. Zuck, Dallas Theological Seminary. The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985.

Barry, John D., Douglas Mangum, Derek R. Brown, Michael S. Heiser, Miles Custis, Elliot Ritzema, Matthew M. Whitehead, Michael R. Grigoni, and David Bomar. Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016.

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Lk 1:15.

 I. Howard Marshall, “Luke,” in New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, ed. D. A. Carson et al., 4th ed. (Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1994), 983–984.

 A. Boyd Luter, “Luke,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1604.

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