In Luke 21:25-26, He spoke of unmistakable calamity to shake the earth before the coming of Jesus. In Luke 21:34-36 Jesus said that He would come as a surprise, a snare — and emphasized the importance of readiness. i. This is because the second coming of Jesus has two distinct aspects, separated by an appreciable time. The Joy of Finding the Lost. A. The lost sheep, the lost coin. 1. ( Luke 15:1-3) Jesus responds to an accusation from the Pharisees. Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.”.We begin with the setting. In Luke 14:1 we learn that the teaching in our text is given in the context of a Sabbath meal in the home of a Pharisee. The fact that they were “watching him closely” sounds odd, but makes more sense in light of their suspicion of Jesus earlier in the Lukan narrative (6:7, 11:53-54) and the fact that this text ...More Than 11,000 Pages Of Bible Commentary. Take some time and use the menu up top to browse around. We have more than 11,000 pages of Bible commentary, hundreds of audio and video teachings, articles, work translated into other languages, and much more. Check back often, because we are constantly adding new content and improving the old.Luke Combs is one of the hottest names in country music today. He has quickly become a fan favorite with his unique blend of traditional country and modern pop sensibilities. Luke Combs was born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1990.Pastor David Guzik teaches from Luke 14:25-15:1 on how to be a disciple of Jesus or, more literally, how NOT to be His disciple. 1. (1-3) Women followers of Jesus discover the empty tomb of Jesus. Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. a.14 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body. 3 Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” 4 But they remained silent.a. Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early: Jesus was crucified on Friday (or on Thursday by some accounts). After His entombment, the tomb was sealed and guarded by Roman soldiers ( Matthew 27:62-66 ). The tomb stayed sealed and guarded until discovered on the first day of the week… early, while it was still dark.i. “Satan would rather vex swine than do no mischief at all. He is so fond of evil that he would work it upon animals if he cannot work it upon men.” (Spurgeon) ii. In Mark 5:7, the demons demonstrated that they knew who Jesus was. Here they demonstrate that they can “pray” to Jesus ( begged Him earnestly ).David Guzik Sermon on Luke 14:1-14 - Witness to the Watchers. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.John 13:1-17 – Prepared to Serve. John 13:18-38 – Prepared for Glory. Alexander Maclaren wrote of this remarkable section, John 13-17: “Nowhere else is His speech at once so simple and so deep. Nowhere else have we the heart of God so unveiled to us…. The immortal words which Christ spoke in that upper chamber are His highest self ...Psalm 19 – The Heavens, the Word, and the Glory of God. The title tells us both the author and the audience of the psalm: To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Some believe that the Chief Musician is the Lord GOD Himself, and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in David’s time, such as Heman the singer or Asaph ( 1 ...A. Introduction: The unique character of the Gospel of Mark. 1. Revelation 4:7 describes the cherubim around God’s throne as beings with four faces: a lion, a calf, a man, and an eagle. By long tradition, the church has attributed one of these “faces” to each of the Gospels, according to the character and message of the particular Gospel.1. (1-3) The examination of the leper. Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “This shall be the law of the leper for the day of his cleansing: He shall be brought to the priest. And the priest shall go out of the camp, and the priest shall examine him; and indeed, if the leprosy is healed in the leper, a.1. (7-10) Zechariah’s vision of the four horses and their riders. On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, which is the month Shebat, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet: I saw by night, and behold, a man riding on a red horse, and it stood among the ...With our updated website we continue to promote the work of Christian discipleship and evangelism worldwide, mainly through producing and making available the Bible teaching work of David Guzik. Each Bible Chapter is Outlined by Biblical Topic. The Enduring Word Bible Commentary is structured by each book of the Bible. Also, each book is organized by chapter and verse. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows ... Words have meanings and some have more than one meaning. In the world of semantics, there are endless words and definitions behind them. Check out these 10 words with unexpected meanings to add to your vocabulary.ii. It is helpful to remember that these words were not given to the multitude; the chapter began, Then He said to the disciples ( Luke 17:1 ). “Mark you, he was not laying down the way of salvation, but pointing out a path of service for those who were already saved.” (Spurgeon) b. Download Audio MP3. "Rooted" 1 - Rooted In Discipleship - Luke 14:25-15:1.a. Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early: Jesus was crucified on Friday (or on Thursday by some accounts). After His entombment, the tomb was sealed and guarded by Roman soldiers ( Matthew 27:62-66 ). The tomb stayed sealed and guarded until discovered on the first day of the week… early, while it was still dark.14 One Sabbath, when he went in to eat[ a] at the house of one of the leading Pharisees, they were watching him closely. 2 There in front of him was a man whose body was …Jesus responded to the faith that Jairus showed and went with him, as the multitudes thronged Him. i. The ancient Greek word here translated thronged means, “almost suffocated him -so great was the throng about him.” (Clarke) The same Greek root word is used to describe the choking of the seed of the word ( Luke 8:7 ).i. “The more usual form of expression for the idea in Psalms 116:15 is ‘their blood is precious’. [ Psalm 72:14] The meaning is that the death of God’s saints is no trivial thing in God’s eyes, to be lightly permitted.” (Maclaren) ii. “God is particularly close to his people when they stand at death’s door.The coming of the two messengers. 1. (1) The two messengers are introduced. In whom you delight. Says the LORD of hosts. a. Behold, I send My messenger: This prophesied messenger is none other than John the Baptist. Matthew 11:10, Mark 1:2, and Luke 7:27 all show this promise was fulfilled in John the Baptist. i.Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while: The disciples came back from a successful time of ministry, being sent by Jesus into the towns of Galilee ( Mark 6:7-12 ). When they returned, Jesus knew they needed a time of rest. Jesus knew when it was time to work, and He knew when it was time to rest. i.1. (1-2) Introduction. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. a. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ: Paul’s introduction of himself as an apostle is ...Healing of a Man on the Sabbath. 14 One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. 2 And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy. 3 And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?” 4 But they remained silent.In Luke 21:34-36 Jesus said that He would come as a surprise, a snare – and emphasized the importance of readiness. i. This is because the second coming of Jesus has two distinct aspects, separated by an appreciable time. The first aspect comes suddenly, unexpectedly, as a snare, in a time of peace and safety.1. (1-6) The women discover an empty tomb and a special messenger. Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen.1. (9) Matthew obeys Jesus’ call to come follow Him. As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.”. So he arose and followed Him. a. A man named Matthew: Mark 2:14 says that this man was also named Levi the son of Alphaeus.Luke 20:1-26 – Witness of Wisdom. Luke 20:27-21:4 – Witness of the Widow. “These answers of His were not the sharp retorts of smartness, but the final utterances of a wisdom which revealed the ignorance of the questions.” (Morgan) A. The religious leaders question the authority of Jesus. 14 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. 2 And, behold, there was a certain man …2. (13-15) The conversion of Lydia. And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there. Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God.Biblical scholars disagree about the circumstances of Saint Luke’s death. Most Catholic scholars contend that he either died at the age of 84 in Greece, while many Orthodox scholars assert that he was martyred after the death of Saint Paul.Enduring Word Bible Commentary Luke Chapter 14 Luke 14 - Feasts and Invitations Video for Luke 14: Luke 14:25-15:1 - How to be His Disciple Audio for Luke 14: Luke 14:1-14 - Witness to the Watchers Luke 14:15-35 - Witness of the Invitation A. Healing on the Sabbath. 1. (1) Jesus eats in a Pharisee's home.a. They led Jesus from Caiaphas: After interrogation, Annas sent Jesus to Caiaphas ( John 18:24) for a trial in two parts. The first was a hastily gathered assembly of the council recorded in Matthew 26:57-68. The second was the official, daylight meeting of the Sanhedrin ( Luke 22:66 ).Mary and Martha – Luke 10. Mary and Martha –. Luke 10. Download Audio MP3. The word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me: Jesus again emphasized His total reliance upon and submission to God the Father. Jesus openly stated both His equality with the Father ( John 14:1, 14:3, 14:7, 14:9 ). C. As Jesus departs, He gives the gift of the Holy Spirit and His peace.1. (1-3) The valley of bones. The hand of the LORD came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry. And He said to me, “Son of man ...b. Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you: Jesus responded to their willful misunderstanding by speaking even more boldly, amplifying the point made at John 6:51 – His “ flesh ” was His laid-down life. i. Bread of life is a metaphor. Bread from heaven is a metaphor.2. (4-5) The great commandment: Love the LORD your God. Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. a. Hear, O Israel: In Hebrew, these verses are known as the Shema (“hear” in Hebrew).1. (1-2) A call to praise God in song. Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob. The pleasant harp with the lute. a. Sing aloud to God our strength: Asaph knew it was good for God’s people to hear the exhortation to sing aloud. We should honor God with singing, and our songs are sung aloud. i.A Great Prayer – Ephesians 1:15-23. God’s Way of Reconciliation – Ephesians 2-3. Jesus is Greater Than – Ephesians 3:1-13. Your Place in God’s Eternal Purpose – Ephesians 3:1-13. God’s Mystery – Ephesians 3:1-21. Walking in the Light – Ephesians 5:15-21. STAND: The Goal of Spiritual Warfare – Ephesians 6:10-14.1. (1) Jesus prepares to teach His disciples. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. a. And seeing the multitudes: The previous section mentioned that great multitudes followed Him, coming from many different regions ( Matthew 4:25 ). In response to this, Jesus went up on a mountain. A. The kind of attitude those who will face persecution should have. 1. (1-3) A warning to beware of hypocrisy. In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.David Guzik. David Guzik is the pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, California. Before that he served as director and teacher at Calvary Chapel Bible College, Germany, …1. (1) Jesus prepares to teach His disciples. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. a. And seeing the multitudes: The previous section mentioned that great multitudes followed Him, coming from many different regions ( Matthew 4:25 ). In response to this, Jesus went up on a mountain.Words have meanings and some have more than one meaning. In the world of semantics, there are endless words and definitions behind them. Check out these 10 words with unexpected meanings to add to your vocabulary.2. (9-13) Jesus describes what His disciples must expect during the time between His Ascension and Second Coming. “But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them.Psalm 16 – The Benefits of a Life-Commitment to God. This psalm is titled A Michtam of David. The title Michtam is commonly understood as golden; others think it is related to a word meaning to cover. Since the psalms with this title (16, 56-60) are written from times of peril, some think the idea is of covering the lips in the sense of ...A. The kind of attitude those who will face persecution should have. 1. (1-3) A warning to beware of hypocrisy. In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.1. (7-8) Jesus invites us to keep on asking, seeking and knocking. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”. a.Healing of a Man on the Sabbath - One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. And.Biblical scholars disagree about the circumstances of Saint Luke’s death. Most Catholic scholars contend that he either died at the age of 84 in Greece, while many Orthodox scholars assert that he was martyred after the death of Saint Paul.i. “The first two words of Matthew, biblos genseos, may be translated ‘record of the genealogy,’ ‘record of the origins,’ or ‘record of the history’” (Carson). There is a sense in which each meaning is valid. · In Matthew 1:1-17 we have the “record of the genealogy.”. · In Matthew 1:18-2:23 we have the “record of the ...1. (1-2) The writer of the Book of Revelation. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants— things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw. a.It is important for us to understand that the Bible speaks of human righteousness in two senses. · A man can be righteous in a relative sense, where one can properly be considered as righteous among men as both Noah ( Genesis 7:1) and Job ( Job 1:1) were so considered. · A man can be righteous in a forensic (legal) sense, declared and ...1. (1-2) The writer of the Book of Revelation. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants— things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw. a.a. And behold, there was a certain man before Him who had dropsy: Because this was in the home of one of the rulers of the Pharisees ( Luke 14:1) this man was an invited guest. Some believe that he was invited simply to provoke Jesus into doing something that they could accuse Him regarding. i.14 One Sabbath, when he went in to eat[ a] at the house of one of the leading Pharisees, they were watching him closely. 2 There in front of him was a man whose body was …Old Testament. The Book of Exodus; The Book of Judges; The Book of Ruth; The Book of 1 Samuel; The Book of 2 Samuel; The Book of 1 Kings; The Book of 2 KingsEnduring Word Bible Commentary Luke Chapter 14 Luke 14 – Feasts and Invitations Video for Luke 14: Luke 14:25-15:1 – How to be His Disciple Audio for Luke 14: Luke 14:1-14 – Witness to the Watchers Luke 14:15-35 – Witness of the Invitation A. Healing on the Sabbath. 1. (1) Jesus eats in a Pharisee’s home. John 13:1-17 – Prepared to Serve. John 13:18-38 – Prepared for Glory. Alexander Maclaren wrote of this remarkable section, John 13-17: “Nowhere else is His speech at once so simple and so deep. Nowhere else have we the heart of God so unveiled to us…. The immortal words which Christ spoke in that upper chamber are His highest self ...We begin with the setting. In Luke 14:1 we learn that the teaching in our text is given in the context of a Sabbath meal in the home of a Pharisee. The fact that they were “watching him closely” sounds odd, but makes more sense in light of their suspicion of Jesus earlier in the Lukan narrative (6:7, 11:53-54) and the fact that this text ...Luke 14:1-6 The Healing Savior vs the Hypocritical System. Luke 14:7-14 Humbling the Exalted--Exalting the Humble. Luke 14:15-24 An Invitation to God's Great Banquet. Luke 14:25-35 The Extreme Nature of True Discipleship, Part 1. J Ligon Duncan's Outline. Luke 14:1-6 Jesus Cared about the Lord's Day. A lot. Luke 14:7-15 Why was I a Guest?Psalm 19 – The Heavens, the Word, and the Glory of God. The title tells us both the author and the audience of the psalm: To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Some believe that the Chief Musician is the Lord GOD Himself, and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in David’s time, such as Heman the singer or Asaph ( 1 ...c. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith – the Trinity. We can follow John’s logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ). It means that God’s people have a responsibility to also know and care for children in the womb. ii. Some people argue for the moral right to have an abortion because the mother has the right to do as she pleases with her own body. Psalm 139 demonstrates that God sees another person in the mother’s womb. b.Luke 14:26New International Version. 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. Read full chapter. Luke 14:26 in all English translations.The glory of the LORD appeared: This was the response of the LORD. Numbers 14:10 does not yet say what the glory of the LORD would do, but it isn’t hard to understand. The actions and feelings of the ten unbelieving spies and the great majority of Israel were not consistent with the glory of the LORD.The entire atmosphere was intended to make them afraid. i. Acts 4:21 mentions further threats. If there were further threats, there must have been prior threats. “If you keep preaching we will arrest you and beat you.” “If you keep preaching we will harm your family.”. “ Remember what we did to Jesus .”.Luke 14:30 saying, 'This man could not finish what he started to build.'. saying, ‘This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’. They would say, ‘There’s the person who started that building and couldn’t afford to finish it!’. saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’.Luke will begin his focus at the official, daylight meeting of the council (Luke 22:66). i. Before Jesus came to the home of Caiaphas (the official high priest), He was led to the home of Annas, who was the ex-high priest and the “power behind the throne” of the high priest (according to John 18:12-14 and John 18:19-23). An Enduring Word Blog. The four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, form the foundation of the Christian faith.d. Unless you repent… unless you repent: By noting the ancient Greek grammar, we see that Jesus here mentioned two kinds of repentance, and both are essential. Luke 13:5 ( unless you repent) described a once and for all repentance. The verb tense in Luke 13:3 ( unless you repent) described a continuing repentance. i. 1. (1) Jesus prepares to teach His disciples. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. a. And seeing the multitudes: The previous section mentioned that great multitudes followed Him, coming from many different regions ( Matthew 4:25 ). In response to this, Jesus went up on a mountain.Luke 14:1-6 The Healing Savior vs the Hypocritical System. Luke 14:7-14 Humbling the Exalted--Exalting the Humble. Luke 14:15-24 An Invitation to God's Great Banquet. Luke 14:25-35 The Extreme Nature of True Discipleship, Part 1. J Ligon Duncan's Outline. Luke 14:1-6 Jesus Cared about the Lord's Day. A lot. Luke 14:7-15 Why was I a Guest?Here he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees, a ruler, it may be, and a magistrate in his country, to eat bread on the sabbath day, Luke 14:1. See how favourable God is to us, that he allows us time, even on his own day, for bodily refreshments; and how careful we should be not to abuse that liberty, or turn it into licentiousness.Video and Audio Teaching Through the Gospel of Luke. Luke 1:1-26 – Witness of an Angel. Luke 1:26-80 – Witness of Mary. Luke 2 – Witness of the Shepherds. Luke 3 – Witness of John the Baptist. Luke 4:1-13 – This message is currently unavailable. Luke 4:14-44 – Witness of the Wilderness.The four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, form the foundation of the Christian faith. ... The Post is a publication of Enduring Word. Find out more about the Ministry of Enduring Word here. Categories. Apologetics (5) Christian Living (13) Culture (22) Eschatology (3) Europe (1) History (8) Leadership (6)In Luke 21:34-36 Jesus said that He would come as a surprise, a snare – and emphasized the importance of readiness. i. This is because the second coming of Jesus has two distinct aspects, separated by an appreciable time. The first aspect comes suddenly, unexpectedly, as a snare, in a time of peace and safety. ii. This is the idea communicated in Revelation 22:16: I am the root and the offspring of David, and Romans 1:4, which shows Jesus as both the Son of David and the Son of God. We must not neglect either facet of Jesus’ person. He is truly man and truly God, and can only be our Savior if He is both. b. 1. (7-8) Jesus invites us to keep on asking, seeking and knocking. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”. a.Pastor David Guzik teaches from Luke 14:25-15:1 on how to be a disciple of Jesus or, more literally, how NOT to be His disciple. Luke 17:1-19 – Witness of the Thankful One. Download Audio MP3. Tweet. Pin. Share 3. David Guzik Sermon on Luke 17:1-19 - Witness of the Thankful One.Luke 14 enduring word
Audio for Luke 2: Luke 2 – Witness of the Shepherds. A. The world Jesus was born into. 1. (1) A decree from Rome reaches the whole Mediterranean world. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. a.1. (1-5) The earthly stage. There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys ...a. Jesus answered them: The religious leaders surrounded Jesus ( John 10:24) and now held rocks to stone Him to death ( John 10:31 ). Jesus didn’t panic and didn’t run; He stopped them with the power of His word. He answered them as an educated rabbi would speak to other educated rabbis.A series by Pastor David Guzik. Roots 01 Rooted in Discipleship, Luke 14:25-15:1. Roots 02 Rooted in the Bible, 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Roots 03 Rooted in Prayer, Ephesians 6:18. Roots 04 Rooted In Worship, Psalm 98. Roots 05 Rooted in Community, Hebrews 10:24-25. Everyone needs to be trained in and reminded of the basics – the things that matter ... 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21-24 Luke 2 – Jesus’ Birth and Boyhood Audio for Luke 2: Luke 2 – Witness of the Shepherds A. The world Jesus was born into. 1. (1) A decree from Rome …Spend is the same verb used to describe the wasteful spending of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:14. Destructive desires persist, even if we pray, because our prayers may be self-centered and self-indulgent. 2.Our Price: $4.88. Save: $2.11 (30%) Buy Now. NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture. Retail: $59.99. Buy Now. “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. 1983-1999. Luke 14, Coffman's Commentaries on the Bible, James Burton Coffman's commentary on the Bible is widely regarded for its thorough analysis of the text and practical application to everyday life. It remains a valuable resource for Christians seeking a deeper understanding of the ...2. (7-8) The work of God the Son. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, a. In Him we have redemption through His blood: The Him is the Beloved of Ephesians 1:6.· John 6:1-14 – Feeding the 5,000. · John 6:15-21 – Jesus walks on water. · John 9:1-12 – Healing of the man born blind. · John 11:1-44 – Lazarus raised from the dead. vi. The ancient Greek word semeion [sign] is used 74 times in the New Testament, and 23 of the 74 are in John’s writings. Most of the remaining are in the other ...Acts 14:1-28 - Through Many Tribulations. A. In the city of Iconium. 1. (1) Paul and Barnabas have evangelistic success in Iconium. Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. a.Here Jesus taught His disciples, not the multitude mentioned in Luke 15:1-2. However, as Jesus taught His disciples, a group of Pharisees also listened ( Luke 16:14 ). b. There was a certain rich man who had a steward: A steward was a manager, especially a manager of money or property. In the story Jesus told, the steward’s boss (the rich man ...1. See how favourable God is to us, that he allows us time, even on his own day, for bodily refreshments; and how careful we should be not to abuse that liberty, or turn it into licentiousness. Christ went only to eat bread, to take such refreshment as was necessary on the sabbath day. c. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God: With this brilliant statement, John 1:1 sets forth one of the most basic foundations of our faith – the Trinity. We can follow John’s logic: · There is a Being known as the Word. · This Being is God, because He is eternal ( In the beginning ).1. (1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear ... Dungeons and Dragons has become so popular that pretty much everyone has heard of it, even if they’ve never actually played it. These days, you can even play D&D online and connect with other players over popular chat platforms like Discord...1. (2-3) Jesus is transfigured before His disciples. Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. a.—The Greek word is not the same as in Matthew 20:13 (where see Note), Matthew 22:12; Matthew 26:50, but is the same as in John 11:11; John 15:14. The difference is suggestive. The first word addressed to the humble and lowly guest speaks of confidence and affection. He is welcomed as, in the highest sense, the “friend” of the giver of the ... 1. (9) Matthew obeys Jesus’ call to come follow Him. As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.”. So he arose and followed Him. a. A man named Matthew: Mark 2:14 says that this man was also named Levi the son of Alphaeus.1. (9) Matthew obeys Jesus’ call to come follow Him. As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.”. So he arose and followed Him. a. A man named Matthew: Mark 2:14 says that this man was also named Levi the son of Alphaeus.1. (1-2) A call to praise God in song. Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob. The pleasant harp with the lute. a. Sing aloud to God our strength: Asaph knew it was good for God’s people to hear the exhortation to sing aloud. We should honor God with singing, and our songs are sung aloud. i.1. (1-2) A call to praise God in song. Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob. The pleasant harp with the lute. a. Sing aloud to God our strength: Asaph knew it was good for God’s people to hear the exhortation to sing aloud. We should honor God with singing, and our songs are sung aloud. i.a. Peter: He was not merely an apostle, but there is a sense in which he was the leader of the apostolic group. Peter was an important and influential man in the early church. Considering the author, the first Christians would receive this letter with a sense of importance. i.d. Unless you repent… unless you repent: By noting the ancient Greek grammar, we see that Jesus here mentioned two kinds of repentance, and both are essential. Luke 13:5 ( unless you repent) described a once and for all repentance. The verb tense in Luke 13:3 ( unless you repent) described a continuing repentance. i. i. This daughter Herodias is described as a girl ( Matthew 14:11 ). This means that she was not a cute little girl; “ Girl is a term which can be used of those of marriageable age; she was at least a teenager.” (France) ii. “The dancing of a mere girl would have been no entertainment to the sensual revelers.They say that they are a holy people, separated unto Christ; so they ought to be holy, and separate from sinners, as he was.” (Spurgeon) ii. Now is our time of fiery trial ( 1 Peter 4:12 ); the ungodly will have their fire later. The fire we endure now purifies us; the fire the ungodly will endure will punish them.Proverbs 11:19. As righteousness leads to life, So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death. a. As righteousness leads to life: For Solomon, this was a self-evident fact. Using the same logic, he could have written, “As the sun rises in the east.”. The path of righteousness is a path to life. b.In the world of country music, Luke Combs has become a household name. His meteoric rise to fame has been nothing short of remarkable, and he’s proven himself to be one of the most successful and beloved country artists of all time.Pastor David Guzik preaches through the New Testament Gospel of LukeAre you looking for ways to make the most out of your computer? Word processing programs are essential tools for any computer user. Fortunately, there are plenty of free word processing programs available that can help you get the most out ...Commentary on Luke 14:15-24 (Read Luke 14:15-24) In this parable observe the free grace and mercy of God shining in the gospel of Christ, which will be food and a feast for the …A. A miraculous catch of fish. 1. (1-3) Peter and six other disciples return to fishing. After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter …Christ heals a man on the sabbath. (1-6) He teaches humility. (7-14) Parable of the great supper. (15-24) The necessity of consideration and self-denial. (25-35) Commentary on Luke 14:1-6 (Read Luke 14:1-6) This Pharisee, as well as others, seems to have had an ill design in entertaining Jesus at his house.Philippians 2:1-11 – The Ladder Down from Heaven. Philippians 2:12-30 – Working Out What Was Worked In. A. How Paul wants the Philippians to live with each other. 1. (1) The basis of Paul’s exhortation to the Philippians. Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ... As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: Luke connected John the Baptist with the one prophesied by Isaiah ( Isaiah 40:3-5 ). John himself was aware of this from his early days, because his father was aware of it from before John’s birth ( Luke 1:76-77 ). b. Prepare the way of the LORD: John’s great message was that ... Psalm 23 – The LORD Is My Shepherd and My Host. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title A Psalm of David. Most account it to be a psalm of David’s maturity, but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. Charles Spurgeon wrote, “I like to recall the fact that this psalm was written by David, probably when he ...a. Jesus answered them: The religious leaders surrounded Jesus ( John 10:24) and now held rocks to stone Him to death ( John 10:31 ). Jesus didn’t panic and didn’t run; He stopped them with the power of His word. He answered them as an educated rabbi would speak to other educated rabbis.Enduring Word Bible Commentary Luke Chapter 14 Luke 14 - Feasts and Invitations Video for Luke 14: Luke 14:25-15:1 - How to be His Disciple Audio for Luke 14: Luke 14:1-14 - Witness to the Watchers Luke 14:15-35 - Witness of the Invitation A. Healing on the Sabbath. 1. (1) Jesus eats in a Pharisee's home.Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath? The issue was not about the healing directly, but on healing on the Sabbath. When Jesus healed the man, His accusers believed that He …Passage Resources Hebrew/Greek Your Content Luke 14:1-6 King James Version 14 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. 2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.Old Testament. The Book of Exodus; The Book of Judges; The Book of Ruth; The Book of 1 Samuel; The Book of 2 Samuel; The Book of 1 Kings; The Book of 2 KingsLuke Combs is one of the hottest names in country music today. He has quickly become a fan favorite with his unique blend of traditional country and modern pop sensibilities. Luke Combs was born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1990.—The Greek word is not the same as in Matthew 20:13 (where see Note), Matthew 22:12; Matthew 26:50, but is the same as in John 11:11; John 15:14. The difference is suggestive. The first word addressed to the humble and lowly guest speaks of confidence and affection. He is welcomed as, in the highest sense, the “friend” of the giver of the ...Enduring Word; About. FAQs; Free Smartphone App; About Enduring Word; David Guzik; Your Story; Pray for Enduring Word; ... (9-14) Jesus describes what His disciples must expect during the time between His Ascension and Second Coming. ... This is especially evident when this passage is compared with Luke 21:29-31: Look at the fig tree, and all ...i. This daughter Herodias is described as a girl ( Matthew 14:11 ). This means that she was not a cute little girl; “ Girl is a term which can be used of those of marriageable age; she was at least a teenager.” (France) ii. “The dancing of a mere girl would have been no entertainment to the sensual revelers.1. (1) Jesus prepares to teach His disciples. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. a. And seeing the multitudes: The previous section mentioned that great multitudes followed Him, coming from many different regions ( Matthew 4:25 ). In response to this, Jesus went up on a mountain.Acts 14:1-28 - Through Many Tribulations. A. In the city of Iconium. 1. (1) Paul and Barnabas have evangelistic success in Iconium. Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. a.A. The kind of attitude those who will face persecution should have. 1. (1-3) A warning to beware of hypocrisy. In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.2. (3-14) Saul and his servant search for his father’s donkeys and meet Samuel the prophet. Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul’s father, were lost. And Kish said to his son Saul, “Please, take one of the servants with you, and arise, go and look for the donkeys.”. So he passed through the mountains of Ephraim and through the land of Shalisha ...1. (1-3) Women followers of Jesus discover the empty tomb of Jesus. Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. a. 2. (4-5) Peter receives as Jesus directs his service. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”. But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”. a.a. They led Jesus from Caiaphas: After interrogation, Annas sent Jesus to Caiaphas ( John 18:24) for a trial in two parts. The first was a hastily gathered assembly of the council recorded in Matthew 26:57-68. The second was the official, daylight meeting of the Sanhedrin ( Luke 22:66 ).1. (1-3) Joab’s plan to reconcile David and Absalom. So Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was concerned about Absalom. And Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman, and said to her, “Please pretend to be a mourner, and put on mourning apparel; do not anoint yourself with oil, but act like a woman who ...The coming of the two messengers. 1. (1) The two messengers are introduced. In whom you delight. Says the LORD of hosts. a. Behold, I send My messenger: This prophesied messenger is none other than John the Baptist. Matthew 11:10, Mark 1:2, and Luke 7:27 all show this promise was fulfilled in John the Baptist. i.The glory of the LORD appeared: This was the response of the LORD. Numbers 14:10 does not yet say what the glory of the LORD would do, but it isn’t hard to understand. The actions and feelings of the ten unbelieving spies and the great majority of Israel were not consistent with the glory of the LORD.These are astonishing self-claims. i. Matthew 11:27 reveals much to us about the relationship between God the Father and God the Son. · There are no secrets between the Father and the Son. · There is no one who knows the Son as well as the Father does. · There is no one who knows the Father as well as the Son does.i. With the word us, Luke put himself in the community of Christians who believed and received the accounts of Jesus’ life. Luke was a companion of Paul ( Acts 16:10-11; 2 Timothy 4:11; Philemon 1:24) and Paul called him the beloved physician ( Colossians 4:14 ). Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is ...Enduring Word; About. FAQs; Free Smartphone App; About Enduring Word; David Guzik; Your Story; Pray for Enduring Word; ... who said that Paul wrote it in Hebrew and Luke translated into Greek (Eusebius, History 6.14.2). Perhaps the majority of Bible teachers and commentators believe the Apostle Paul wrote the Hebrews without attaching his name ...14:1-6 On the Sabbath day Jesus had gone into the house of one of the rulers who belonged to the Pharisees to eat bread; and they were watching him. And--look you-- there was a …14:7-14 Even in the common actions of life, Christ marks what we do, not only in our religious assemblies, but at our tables. We see in many cases, that a man's pride will bring him low, and before honour is humility. Our Saviour here teaches, that works of charity are better than works of show.Matthew 18:1-18 – Like a Child. Matthew 18:19-35 – Forgiveness. Among the separatist community at Qumran – those who kept the Dead Sea Scrolls, later discovered in the 20th Century – there was a “Manual of Discipline” (known as 1QS by scholars). Some people think Matthew 18 is an early church version of a “Manual of Disciple.”.Jesus responded to the faith that Jairus showed and went with him, as the multitudes thronged Him. i. The ancient Greek word here translated thronged means, “almost suffocated him -so great was the throng about him.” (Clarke) The same Greek root word is used to describe the choking of the seed of the word ( Luke 8:7 ). i. “The first two words of Matthew, biblos genseos, may be translated ‘record of the genealogy,’ ‘record of the origins,’ or ‘record of the history’” (Carson). There is a sense in which each meaning is valid. · In Matthew 1:1-17 we have the “record of the genealogy.”. · In Matthew 1:18-2:23 we have the “record of the ...David Guzik Sermon on Luke 14:15-35 - Witness of the Invitation. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.A Great Prayer – Ephesians 1:15-23. God’s Way of Reconciliation – Ephesians 2-3. Jesus is Greater Than – Ephesians 3:1-13. Your Place in God’s Eternal Purpose – Ephesians 3:1-13. God’s Mystery – Ephesians 3:1-21. Walking in the Light – Ephesians 5:15-21. STAND: The Goal of Spiritual Warfare – Ephesians 6:10-14.Psalm 23 – The LORD Is My Shepherd and My Host. Like many others, this beloved psalm bears the simple title A Psalm of David. Most account it to be a psalm of David’s maturity, but with vivid remembrance of his youth as a shepherd. Charles Spurgeon wrote, “I like to recall the fact that this psalm was written by David, probably when he ...1. (1) Jesus’ warning against doing good to be seen by others. “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.”. a. Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men: Charitable deeds is actually the word righteousness. He labored in prayer for the safety and blessing of those with him, believers and not-yet-believers. Paul cared for them and loved them, and he labored for them in prayer until God granted the apostle their safety. e. Therefore take heart, men: Paul encouraged them to take heart just a moment before ( Acts 27:22 ).1. (1-9) Presentation of the parable of the soils. And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His teaching: “Listen!1. See how favourable God is to us, that he allows us time, even on his own day, for bodily refreshments; and how careful we should be not to abuse that liberty, or turn it into licentiousness. Christ went only to eat bread, to take such refreshment as was necessary on the sabbath day. Luke 14. In this chapter we have, I. The cure which our Lord Jesus wrought upon a man that had the dropsy, on the sabbath day, and his justifying himself therein against those who were offended at his doing it on that day, ver 1-6. II. A lesson of humility gives to those who were ambitious of the highest rooms, ver 7-11.Peter’s rebuke of Jesus was evidence of the leaven mentioned in Mark 8:15. With his mind on the things of men, Peter saw the Messiah only as the embodiment of power and strength, instead of as a suffering servant. Because Peter couldn’t handle a suffering Messiah, he rebuked Jesus. 4.The entire atmosphere was intended to make them afraid. i. Acts 4:21 mentions further threats. If there were further threats, there must have been prior threats. “If you keep preaching we will arrest you and beat you.” “If you keep preaching we will harm your family.”. “ Remember what we did to Jesus .”.In Luke 21:25-26, He spoke of unmistakable calamity to shake the earth before the coming of Jesus. In Luke 21:34-36 Jesus said that He would come as a surprise, a snare — and emphasized the importance of readiness. i. This is because the second coming of Jesus has two distinct aspects, separated by an appreciable time.A. A miraculous catch of fish. 1. (1-3) Peter and six other disciples return to fishing. After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter …Well, it may be so, though it is more likely that both would share their Master’s praise. We shall not be rewarded, however, simply according to our apparent success.” (Spurgeon) David Guzik commentary on Matthew 19, where Jesus teaches on marriage, divorce, celibacy, having riches, and how to follow Him.a. When a man has on the skin of his body a swelling, a scab, or a bright spot: This larger part of Leviticus (chapters 11 through 15) deals with laws of purity. In chapter 11, the laws of purity regarding the eating of animals were given. In chapter 12, the laws of purity regarding childbirth were given. In chapters 13 and 14, we have laws ...Gamaliel was given the title Rabban (“our teacher”), which was a step above the title Rab (“teacher”) or Rabbi (“my teacher”). i. The Mishnah wrote of Gamaliel: “Since Rabban Gamaliel the elder died there has been no more reverence for the law; and purity and abstinence died out at the same time.”. ii.. Fliqhq