Category Archives: Bible Study

Notice the Needs of Others

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the first part of Luke 16, Jesus explains that we should focus on serving God. The love of possessions will distract us from our love of God. The Pharisees regarded riches as the reward for abiding by God’s law. … Continue reading →

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Heaven’s Riches Are Far More Valuable Than Earthly Wealth

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus addresses the disciples in Luke 16:1-13 and the Pharisees overhear as Jesus tells the parable of the Shrewd Manager. A manager is accused of wasting the possessions of a rich man by being lax in collecting what is due … Continue reading →

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Celebrate When the Lost are Found

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Mark Shields

Crowds were drawn to Jesus to hear Him teach but the Pharisees were criticizing Jesus as recorded in Luke 15 because He reached out to sinners and tax collectors. Jesus then uses three parables to address their concerns. The unifying … Continue reading →

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Being Disciplined to Follow

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus teaches in Luke 14:25-35 how difficult it is to follow Him. Many may say they want to follow but do not consider the demands; giving up family life, giving up everything, the demands of daily carrying the cross, and … Continue reading →

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Being Inclusive

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Mark Shields

Noted in Luke 14:1-24 are several lessons on being inclusive. In the first lesson, Jesus is invited to eat at the house of a prominent Pharisee. At the house was a man suffering from dropsy which is a condition of … Continue reading →

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