Responding to a Message From God – Luke 1:18-20
Zechariah responding to Gabriel’s message with skepticism. How do I respond when God send me a message, by angel, the Bible, or another person?
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
Studies from the gospel of Luke
Zechariah responding to Gabriel’s message with skepticism. How do I respond when God send me a message, by angel, the Bible, or another person?
We worry about many things. Mostly things we have no control over. Rather than worry, we should trust in the Lord who can easily care for us.
In Jesus parable, two men went up to pray. One was self-righteous, and not heard by God. The other humbled himself, and was exalted by God.
Jesus calls on me to love my enemies. To do good to them. This is hard. Yet I don’t see it as being a suggestion for advanced disciples only.
The parable of Lazarus and the rich man tells us that our final fate is determined in this life. And if we will not believe, no miracle will convince us.
The parable of the persistent widow teaches us to be faithful in bringing our needs before God. He loves us and will respond. In his time.
There is nothing wrong with having wealth. But, unlike the rich fool, we should recognize it is temporary, and work toward eternal riches.
Jesus told three parables about something that was lost, but had been found. And the rejoicing in heaven over what was found.
What would Jesus’ parable of two men going to pray look like in today’s world. Might it be a Baptist deacon and a common prostitute?