Category Archives: Bible Study

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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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 14-16

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Mark Shields

In the journey through Luke 12-13, noted was how Jesus continued to lead the disciples to be bold and persuasive about how best to live even with enemies like the Pharisees who were against them. Jesus taught in parables including … Continue reading →

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Resolute in Fulfilling a Purpose

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Jesus was determined to reach as many people as He could as expressed in Luke 13:22-35 even when there was a growing group of enemies against what He was teaching, He was resolute tin fulfilling His purpose; healing the sick, … Continue reading →