“This is the one about whom it is written: ‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John: yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” (All […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 180 – Commentary Luke 7:24-26 – John the Baptist was more than a prophet. How can I be more than?
After John’s messengers left, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive clothes and indulge in luxury are […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 179 – Commentary Luke 7:21-23 – Do expectations cause us to fall?
At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf […]
Bible Study Devotional – Commentary Luke 7:18-20 – Why didn’t Jesus rescue John the Baptist?
John’s disciples told him about all these things (performing miracles). Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, “Are you […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 179 – Commentary Luke 7:14-17 – Has Jesus touched your bier?
Then he (Jesus) went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. They were all filled with awe and praised God. […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 177 – Commentary Luke 7:6b-10 – What are three characteristics of Jesus’ followers?
He (Jesus) was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will […]
Bible Study Devotion – Day 175 – Commentary Luke 6:48b-49 – How can I build a foundation that won’t collapse?
But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete. (Luke 6:48b-49) When we dig deep into the earth to build our […]
Ble Study Devotion – Day 174 – Commentary Luke 6:46-48a – When do we yell, “Lord, Lord?”
Why do you call me, “Lord, Lord,” and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on […]