The Truth Hurts -- and Heals: Luke 16:10-31

Kids and the Kingdom: Luke 18:15-17

In recent weeks we’ve heard Jesus tell stories affirming the value of oppressed widows and sinful tax collectors. Today we encounter the third in this series of events, where Jesus affirms the importance of children in the kingdom of God. What does this teach us about kids and the kingdom? Let’s find out....

Pharisees, Publicans, Prayer and Pride: Luke 18:9-14

In this section of Luke, we encounter four surprising stories which demonstrate the upside-down nature of Jesus’ kingdom. We looked at the first last week: A persistent widow and an unjust judge. Today we consider the second of these stories: a parable about Pharisees, publicans, prayer and pride.

Pray and Don’t Lose Heart: Luke 18:1-8

Having just taught his disciples about the present and future coming of the kingdom of God, Jesus tells them a rather strange parable to encourage them to “pray and not lose heart.” What is the meaning of this parable, why did Jesus tell it at that time, and what does it mean for us today? Let’s find out....

Kingdom Questions Now and Then: Luke 17:20–37

“When will the kingdom of God come?” asked the Pharisees. It’s a question people still ask today. Let’s take a look at what Jesus had to say to the Pharisees, and to his disciples, and how this might apply to our own questions about Jesus’ kingdom.

And He was a Samaritan: Luke 17:11-19

As Jesus enters a village, ten lepers cry out, “Master, have mercy on us!” Jesus sends them to the priest, and as they went they were cleansed. All ten were cleansed, but only one returned to thank Jesus -- “and he was a Samaritan.” What is the point of this story, and how does it apply to us? Let’s find out....