Tag Archives: Neighbor

Focus on the Lessons Taught by Jesus

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

The lessons taught by Jesus never change and are applicable today just as they were during the time He walked in the flesh on earth. The way to get to heaven is to accept Jesus as Savior; to be connected … Continue reading →

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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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Invite Everyone to Feast in His Kingdom

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Mark Shields

Several lessons are taught in Luke 14:1-24 of which I wrote some thoughts in the post Being Inclusive. One of these lessons is that we should include everyone to feast in the kingdom of God. Some will let us down … 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 12-13

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Mark Shields

In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus answered the question “who is my neighbor”? This question came from an expert in the law and Jesus answers with The Parable of the Good Samaritan. In Luke 10:27, we were given the law’s requirements for … Continue reading →

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