Category Archives: Bible Study

Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 19-20

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Mark Shields

How can one add quality to their faith? By planting the seeds of God’s principles into their willing soul so they grow to produce spiritual fruit. That’s what we strive to do as followers of Christ. Over the last few … Continue reading →

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Bold In Faith

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus gives the disciples additional facts about His future as explained in Luke 18:31-43. He would be handed over to Gentiles who would mock, insult, spit, flog, and kill Him. On the third day, He would be raised to life. … Continue reading →

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Eternal Treasure

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Mark Shields

The clear point made in Luke 18:18-30 is that we can do all the right things and be the best person in the world but still not be good enough unless we follow Jesus. The rich ruler in this passage … Continue reading →

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Just be Yourself

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

The Pharisee believed he was better than everyone else in the parable The Pharisee and the Tax Collector recorded in Luke 18:9-17. He viewed himself as being superior to others because he fasted twice a week and gave a tenth … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Faith Over The Long Haul

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus explains that we should keep praying and never give up in the Parable of the Persistent Widow recorded in Luke 18:1-8. I’m sure the judge is not in a good mood but is rather angry at the widow but … Continue reading →

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