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Start with a soldier who calls himself unworthy, move to a funeral that stops mid-street, visit a prison cell full of questions, and end at a dinner party undone by tears and perfume. Luke 7 doesn’t just tell stories; it shows what happens when humility meets authority and mercy.

We walk through the centurion who understands command so well he trusts Jesus to heal with a word. That insight into authority sparks a deeper look at prayer, dependence, and what it means to approach God without entitlement. From there, we step into the shock of a young man sitting up from his coffin and the hush that follows when people realize death just lost an argument. These moments anchor big themes—sovereignty, compassion, and the difference between our desired outcomes and God’s better plan.

John the Baptist then gives voice to doubts we hesitate to admit. From prison he asks, “Are you the one?” and Jesus answers with Isaiah’s proof points—sight restored, good news preached—while quietly omitting “captives set free.” We talk about the courage to bring honest questions to Jesus, and the blessing of trusting him even when deliverance doesn’t come on our timetable. Along the way, we confront the crowd’s criticism—John is too austere, Jesus too social—and why real discipleship will always draw heat from both sides.

It all culminates with a woman known for sin pouring out costly love at Jesus’ feet. Through the parable of two debtors, we explore how understanding the size of our forgiveness expands the size of our love. If our sin seems small, our worship stays small; when grace feels infinite, devotion becomes bold, grateful, and unashamed. Expect practical takeaways: embrace humble faith like the centurion, voice doubt like John without quitting, refuse people-pleasing religion, and let forgiveness lead your worship. If you’re hungry for a grounded conversation about faith, doubt, authority, and grace, this one will meet you where you live. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find the show.

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Hungry now or hungry for something that lasts? We walk through Luke 6 and watch Jesus reframe the Sabbath, confront hollow rule-keeping, choose the Twelve after an all-night prayer, and preach a sermon that flips our values from “now” to “forever.” From the grain fields to the synagogue, the thread is mercy: God designed rest for worship, healing, and care, not as a burden. The David parallel and Deuteronomy’s provision show how necessity and compassion fit within God’s wisdom, challenging us to major on what gives life.

We then sit with the weight of leadership as Jesus prays through the night before naming His apostles, even Judas. That choice reveals a sober view of calling and timing, and it pushes us to treat our decisions with the same spiritual seriousness. When the blessings and woes land, the contrast isn’t rich versus poor; it’s where our hope lives. Are we chasing comfort now at the cost of the soul, or investing in the kingdom that endures? Love for enemies, uncalculating generosity, and refusing hypocritical judgment all become signs of a heart anchored in the Father’s mercy.

Finally, we face the question that exposes our foundation: why call Jesus “Lord” and not do what He says? The wise builder hears and does; the foolish hears and shrugs. We explore how authority under Christ brings protection and provision, why our culture’s suspicion of authority can blind us to blessing, and how real obedience outlasts the storm. Along the way, we offer concrete steps: confess judgmental habits, resist people-pleasing, and adopt Jesus’ pattern of prayer before major decisions.

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Hungry nets fill to breaking, a leper is touched back into community, a paralyzed man walks with forgiven sins, and a tax collector throws a party for grace. We journey through Luke 5 with open Bibles and honest hearts, asking what these moments reveal about us, about God, and about what it means to actually follow Jesus right now. Along the way, we trace how cleansing leads to calling, how authority to forgive is confirmed by power to heal, and why joy—not performance—sits at the center of life with Christ.

We start at the shoreline where Peter’s awe turns into confession. Instead of disqualifying him, Jesus requalifies him: “From now on you’ll fish for people.” That thread runs to the rooftop scene where friends tear through barriers to place a paralyzed man before Jesus. We talk about faith you can see, hearts Jesus can read, and the stunning claim that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. Then we sit at Levi’s table and watch grace offend religious expectations, reframing holiness as presence that heals rather than distance that judges.

Finally, we tackle the fasting question. With the bridegroom present, the moment calls for feasting, not mourning. New wine demands new skins—fresh habits, fresh priorities, and a reoriented allegiance where “leaving everything” means Jesus comes first in work, reputation, and plans. Expect practical takeaways on confessing pride, carrying a friend’s “mat,” and sharing the good news in ordinary places like offices, gas stations, and kitchen tables.

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Tempted in the wilderness, nearly thrown off a cliff by his hometown, and swarmed by crowds in need—Luke 4 is a fast-moving portrait of Jesus that exposes our deepest pressures and reveals a larger, braver grace. We walk through the chapter’s turning points to show how Satan’s stale playbook still targets the same three fault lines—lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—and how Jesus answers each with Scripture instead of spectacle.

From Nazareth’s synagogue to Capernaum’s streets, we trace why public faith is polarizing, why Jesus silences demons who speak true words at the wrong time, and how authority without compassion is not his way. The stories of the widow of Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian push the boundary wider, confronting our tribal reflexes and reminding us that God’s mercy is not a private club. Along the way, we explore practical tools for resisting temptation, living with Scripture-shaped reflexes, and embracing a mission that includes the people we’re tempted to exclude.

If you’re wrestling with hunger for relief, craving status you can see, or the urge to control outcomes, this conversation offers clarity and courage. Hear how Jesus wields the Word, frees the oppressed, heals the sick, and keeps the mission moving to those who need it most. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or question—we’d love to hear where Luke 4 meets your life.

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Desert dust, royal promise, and a voice from heaven—Luke 3 brings them all together, and we dive straight into the moment where repentance clears a road for the King. We walk through John the Baptist’s blunt, practical guidance for real change, then wade into the Jordan to hear the Father’s words over Jesus: You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. From there, we trace the surprising genealogy that reaches past Abraham to Adam, making the bold claim that Jesus steps into the story of every human, not just a chosen few.

We unpack what fruit in keeping with repentance actually looks like in daily life—generosity over hoarding, integrity over exploitation, service over force—and why actions, not labels, reveal the heart. Isaiah’s vision of leveling mountains and filling valleys becomes more than poetry; it turns into a heart-level renovation that removes pride, heals shame, and makes straight access for Christ. Along the way, we address the apparent tension between Matthew and Luke’s genealogies and explain how royal line and bloodline complement rather than contradict, anchoring Jesus as both Son of David and Son of Adam.

At the river, the Trinity stands in clear view: the Son in the water, the Spirit descending, the Father speaking delight. We explore the meaning of Spirit baptism, the witness of water, and the refining fire of trials that mature faith. Above all, we rest in a gospel that declares a great exchange—our sin placed on Christ, His righteousness placed on us—and a love that names us beloved. If you’re ready to move from intention to transformation, this conversation will help you identify one concrete step to bear good fruit today.

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Pastor Plek reads Luke 3.

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