Category Archives: Luke

Preparing the Way

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

We are told in Luke 3:1-20 that John began his preaching in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar. His purpose was to bring the message of repentance, prepare the way for the Lord, and share the Good … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Luke 3-4

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Mark Shields

So far this week in the study of Luke, we have received a great example of someone wanting to learn so they could be the best they could be in order to fulfill their purpose. At the age of twelve, … Continue reading →

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Search the Heart

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

Mary and Joseph raised Jesus in a Godly home and went to the Passover Festival each year. Jesus would seize the opportunity to learn from the teachers at the Temple. Jesus desired to learn so He stayed behind to listen … Continue reading →

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Listening and Asking Questions

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

Mary and Joseph raised Jesus in a Godly home and went to the Passover Festival each year. In Luke 2:40-52, we read that Jesus would sit among the teachers in the temple courts at a young age; listening and asking … Continue reading →

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Moved by the Spirit

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the post Submitting to His Will, we noted that the Holy Spirit was upon both Simeon and Anna. This day with God, let us also learn to wait and at the prompting of the Spirit take the first step … Continue reading →

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