September 18, 2014
by julie
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Well, that took me long enough, huh? I feel like Martha, distracted by many things. But back to Luke 7:36-50 tonight, at least! So after Jesus gets finished rebuking the Pharisees and experts in the law, one of them invites … Continue reading
September 7, 2014
by julie
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The next thing in Luke 7 is Jesus addressing His relationship to John the Baptist. First, John himself wants clarity: are You the Messiah? Was Jesus the One prophesied, or just another prophet? John asks this from his jail cell. … Continue reading
September 5, 2014
by julie
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The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Then fear came over everyone, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us,” and “God has visited His people.” [Luke … Continue reading
September 4, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Just say the word and I know…
Well, as it turns out… starting school puts a major damper in my writing time (not to mention brain energy). HMM. But, today, Luke 7:1-10: one of my favorite, favorite passages in the whole Bible. I remember the first time … Continue reading