The Reactions among the Believers . . . because of my imprisonment most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear. It’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives. They preach because they …
Contrasting Reactions Gems
Bible Gem 1112 – Pharisees 0 : Tax Collectors 1 (Luke 18:9-14)
Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and …
Bible Gem 1074 – Lazarus: The Suffering Pauper (Luke 16:19-31)
Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps …
Bible Gem 1063 – Jesus’ Explanation – True Riches (Luke 16:9-13)
Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your earthly possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home. If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you …
Bible Gem 1012 – A Healing which makes a Statement (Luke 13:10-17)
One Sabbath day as Jesus was teaching in a synagogue, He saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, He called her over …