On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from […]
Devotional Luke 11:27-28, Bible Study Commentary in Easy English, Online Bible Study, blog – Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it – Day 257
As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (Luke 11:27-28) My oldest daughter’s birthday was yesterday. Thirty-three years ago, I felt so blessed. All […]
Devotional Luke 11:8-10 – Bible Study, commentary – To the one who knocks, it will be opened – Day 251
I tell you, even if he (the neighbor) will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his bold persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs. I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep seeking, and you […]
Devotional Luke 11:5-7 – Bible Study, Commentary – Parable of the midnight friend – How much more will your Heavenly Father give? – Day 250
He (Jesus) said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and tell him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, because a friend of mine who is on a journey has come to me, and I do not have anything to set before him.’ And the […]
Devotional Luke 11:3-4 – Commentary, Bible Study – The Lord’s Prayer – Day 249
“Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (Luke 11:3-4) In The Hiding Place, Corrie ten Boom writes about her first experience with death. She begged her father not to die because […]
Bible Study Commentary – Day 244 – Luke 10:29-32 – Who is my neighbor? Part 1
But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going […]
Bible Study Commentary – Day 243 – Luke 10:25-28 – Answering a question with a question.
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he (Jesus) replied. “How do you read it?” He (the expert in the law) answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 242 – Commentary Luke 10:23-24 – The privilege of discipleship
Then he turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I tell you that many prophets and kings wanted to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” (Luke 10:23-24) I’ve learned much about […]