How humility moved from being an embarrassment to being a virtue.
Luke 14:7. When Jesus noticed how the dinner guests all went for the places of honour, he told them this parable…’Don’t choose the best seats, go sit at the lowest..then the host may honour you by moving you up higher. For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and...
Seeing myself in a bent over woman, a critical synagogue leader, and a compassionate Christ
Luke 13:10-17. Standing up straight after 18 years of pain. Parts of us are like the bent over woman, like the critical synagogue leader, and like Jesus who heals. Let’s explore. The bent over woman. We have all experienced being in pain or living with frustration. We...
The road trip to Jerusalem. Lessons on the Way.
Luke 12:32-40 Don’t be afraid – God’s got your back. The disciples are travelling to Jerusalem, and Jesus is trying to prepare them for his death and resurrection. First lesson (also taught in the last 2 weeks) – we have a heavenly father who gives us each day what we...
