May 8: “The Compassionate Healer” (Luke 13:10-17)

As Jesus was teaching on a Sabbath, he notices a crippled woman. He has compassion for her and heals her, setting her free from her bondage to infirmity. The synagogue ruler accuses Jesus of breaking the law, but Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of the synagogue ruler, defends himself and the woman, calling her “a daughter […]

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May 1: “A Friend of Sinners” (Luke 19:1-10)

The story of Zacchaeus is another good example of how Jesus loved people. Jesus noticed Zacchaeus, called him by name, initiated a relationship, honored him before others, took genuine interest in him, and affirmed a new identity for him. Zacchaeus was changed by Jesus’ love and compassion. Like Jesus, we can look beyond the labels […]

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April 24: “God Has Come to Help His People” (Luke 1:67-69, 76-79, Luke 7:11-17)

Jesus is the God of Israel who has come to his people. Jesus came because of love. The raising of the widow’s son demonstrates how Jesus loved people. Jesus saw and noticed the widow. Jesus saw and felt her pain. Jesus felt compassion. Jesus saw and moved toward her. Jesus came and helped. And the […]

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April 17 / Easter: “The Good News in Four Words” (Luke 24:36-48)

What is the good news? The good news can be explained in four words: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. The good news is what Jesus Christ has done to restore broken creation and sinful people to their creator. God sent his son because “God so loved the world.” Will you respond to God’s love by […]

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April 15 / Good Friday: “Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit” (Luke 23:44-49)

Tonight’s text reveals the meaning of Jesus’ death and peoples’ response to his death. The cross showed that Jesus indeed was the righteous one who received God’s wrath in place of sinners. His sacrifice allowed everyone with faith to have access to the Father. His last words revealed his complete trust in the Father. Like […]

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