Tag: reflection
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Healing of The Man With Dropsy
Story 171 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) Silence can say a thousand words. Many conclusions are drawn when a question goes unanswered or someone remains ‘outside’ of a conversation. A group of Jewish leaders watched Jesus closely as he dined at the house of a Pharisee on a Sabbath. In front of Jesus stood a…
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A Warning Against Herod
Story 170 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Get away from here, because Herod wants to kill you”. Jesus knew that Herod had hoped to see Him perform a miracle but that was not in Jesus’ planning. He also knew that Herod wanted Him to move beyond his…
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Healing Of A Crippled Woman On The Sabbath
Story 169 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) Our leaders have a very important role in life; they are tasked with guiding us through often tumultuous challenges. But they are also human and can make big mistakes. A Jewish synagogue leader was indignant with Jesus because he had healed a woman on the Sabbath. She…
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Parable Of The Rich Fool
Story 167 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) Have you had a discussion or maybe a disagreement about money recently? Money is a common everyday discussion topic. It parallels the displaying of our riches in public. Indeed, people often judge us by our material wealth or lack of it. Jesus told a crowd this parable:…
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Jesus Warns Against Greed For Wealth
Story 166 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) Greed is defined as “a selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food or other possessions” (Wikipedia). It is also listed as one of the seven deadly sins or vices to be avoided. When a man in a crowd asked…
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True Blessedness
Story 165 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) “Aren’t you lucky?” We have all heard someone receive such praise. Indeed, we probably used the same words, on numerous occasions, to praise others. But, it’s still sometimes hard to fathom why some people’s lives seem to run smoothly while others, apparently remain in total disarray. Why?…
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The Importunate Friend At Midnight
Story 164 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) Have you ever heard the saying, “A true friend is a rare and precious gift. They never let you down, they are always there to help”? These or similar words are embedded in many poems and songs bringing joy to numerous listeners. Jesus told a parable about…
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Jesus Visits Mary and Martha
Story 163 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) Mary and Martha were sisters. Martha invited Jesus into their home, it was a great privilege. Soon, Martha was complaining to Jesus that she had to do all the slaving in the kitchen, preparing their lunch, while Mary sat comfortably listening to His wonderful stories. We don’t…
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Parable Of The Good Samaritan
Story 162 – Last Journey To Jerusalem (By Luke) When Jesus was asked by a Jewish Expert in the Law who was his neighbour, He told this parable: There once was a man who was beaten by robbers, stripped and left half-dead by the roadside. By chance a priest was passing by and saw him but,…