As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, He reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As He entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the …
Healing Gems
Bible Gem 1021 – Who to Invite to Lunch (Luke 14:11-15)
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Then He turned to His host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” He said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbours. For they will …
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 …
Bible Gem 924 – A Doctor’s Bedside Manner (Luke 9:37-43)
Luke’s account of the story seems so much more centred on the boy and the human element in the story. That fits with his character as a doctor. Notice this man says he begged the disciples to cast out the demon. Now he comes to …
Bible Gem 893 – Tell / Don’t Tell – Why the difference? (Luke 8:32-33, 56)
But Jesus sent him (the demoniac) home, saying, “go back to your family, and tell them everything God has done for you.” Luke 8:32-33 Her parents were overwhelmed, but Jesus insisted that they not tell anyone what had happened. Luke 8:56 I repeat again the …
Bible Gem 892 – To Tell or Not to Tell? (Luke 8:32, 33, 56)
But Jesus sent him (the demoniac) home, saying, “go back to your family, and tell them everything God has done for you.” ( Luke 8:32-33 Her parents were overwhelmed, but Jesus insisted that they not tell anyone what had happened. Luke 8:56 What a fascinating …
Bible Gem 891 – Don’t worry; Just Believe (Luke 8:40-56)
On the other side of the lake the crowds welcomed Jesus, because they had been waiting for Him. Then a man named Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with Him to come home with him. His only …
Bible Gem 890 – What’s 12 Minutes in the Grand Scheme of Things? (Luke 8:40-56)
On the other side of the lake the crowds welcomed Jesus, because they had been waiting for Him. Then a man named Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with Him to come home with him. His only …
Bible Gem 888 – What a Contrast! (Luke 8:40-56)
On the other side of the lake the crowds welcomed Jesus, because they had been waiting for Him. Then a man named Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with Him to come home with him. His only …
Bible Gem 820 – Forgiving Sin; the Ultimate Authority (Luke 5:17-26)
Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “Young man, your sins are forgiven.” But the Pharisees and teachers of religious law said to themselves, “Who does He think He is? That’s blasphemy! Only God can forgive sins!” Jesus knew what they were thinking, so …