At that same time Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and He said, “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank You for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. …
Order Of Pericope Gems
Bible Gem 1122 – The Disciples Didn’t Connect the Dots (Luke 18:31-34)
Many Bibles and Gospel harmonies give this passage the title, The Third Prediction of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. In fact, it is the seventh time in Luke’s Gospel. Luke records two occasions either side of the transfiguration, before and after (Luke 9:22 and …
Bible Gem 1121 – The Third Prediction of His Death and Resurrection and the Order of the Pericopes (Luke 18:31-34)
Let’s take a step back and take in the bigger picture at this point. Remember, Luke has returned to the order of pericopes we find in all three synoptic gospels. At the point where Luke joins Matthew and Mark again, he has included the stories …
Bible Gem 1098 – A New Way of Looking at Luke 17:1-10
One day Jesus said to His disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one …
Bible Gem 1093 – A Potpourri of Mini Teachings or Something More? (Luke 17:1-10)
One day Jesus said to His disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one …
Bible Gem 1065 – Where did this Collection of Verses come from? (Luke 16:14-18)
The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, heard all this and scoffed at Him. Then He said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honours is detestable in the sight of God. Until John the …
Bible Gem 1064 – A Puzzling Few Verses (Luke 16:14-18)
The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, heard all this and scoffed at Him. Then He said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honours is detestable in the sight of God. “Until John the …
Bible Gem 1026 – What to do with flavourless salt? (Luke 14:34-35)
“Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavour, how do you make it salty again? Flavourless salt is good neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown away. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!” Luke …
Bible Gem 1016 – Follow the Narrow Way – Don’t get Caught Weeping and Gnashing (Luke 13:22-30)
Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as He went, always pressing on toward Jerusalem. Someone asked Him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” He replied, “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but …
Bible Gem 1014 – Is the Connection Logical or Temporal? (Luke 13:18-21)
Then Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it? It is like a tiny mustard seed that a man planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds make nests in its branches.” He also …