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 […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 173 – Commentary Luke 6:43-45 – What does the Bible say about bearing fruit?
No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil […]
Bible Study Devotional – Day 172 – Commentary Luke 6:41-42 – Do you not see the plank in your own eye?
Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, “Brother let me take the speck out of your eye,” when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, […]