When we put God in our boxes, we can end up repelling people away from Jesus. In the examples in Luke 18, the disciples put Jesus in a box of their understanding of the words victory and king.

[Luke 18:31-43]

What kind of relationship does Jesus want between Himself and humanity? He wants a marriage relationship with us, not a law-maker to a law-abider relationship.

[Luke 18:15-30]

What kind of relationship does Jesus want between Himself and humanity? He wants a marriage relationship with us, not a law-maker to a law-abider relationship.

Why does Jesus prefer the betrayer over the rule-follower? Not because of his failures, but because of his willingness to embrace his own brokenness. Brokenness can bring people together, which can lead to healing.

[Luke 18:9-14]

Why does Jesus prefer the betrayer over the rule follower? Not because of his failures but because of his willingness to embrace his own brokenness. Brokenness can bring people together, which can lead to healing.

[Luke 18:9-14]

The parable of the Persistent Widow is not about getting our wishlist fulfilled by nagging God. It is about keeping our sights on the hope of justice for all.

[Luke 18:1-8]

The parable of the Persistent Widow is not about getting our wishlist fulfilled by nagging God. It is about keeping our sights on the hope of justice for all.

[Luke 18:1-8]

Jesus gives us hope for a brighter future, but it requires us to live our lives with open hands.

[Luke 17:22-37]

Jesus gives us hope for a brighter future, but it requires us to live our lives with open hands.

[Luke 17:22-37]

Where is the kingdom? Jesus is the kingdom! And by extension, we bring the kingdom whenever we behave like Jesus.

[Luke 17:20-21]