Luke 19:11-27 The Bible stories do not match up perfectly. Must be errors in the Bible. Why trust it? Parallels with many other stories in Matthew and Mark. Matthew 25:14-30 Talents? Matthew 21:33 Wicked Tenants? Much happening in this parable Addresses a key question: When will the Kingdom of God come? Some want to kill [...]
Luke 19:45-48 Tsunami in Southeast Asia in December 2004 In our own lives: If God is good and all-powerful, why would He let these things happen? Philosophical Answers? Easter and Evil: Jesus and Evil before the crucifixion (Luke 22:42-44, Mark 14:33-34) He had a sense of impending doom! He really dealt with evil! Jesus on [...]
Luke 19:1-10 The Exclusivity of Christianity and Christ The major heresy of our time? Objections: All religions are equally valid No one has a grasp of the whole truth! I believe in God . . . leave me alone. Everyone has to verify truth claims – everyone! Encounter the real Christ! All religions are equally [...]
Luke 18:31-43 Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth” Oprah Book Club but no Christian reviews Claims concerning Jesus He is a good teacher? All about love Have you read Jesus? vss. 31-34 Teaches a religious good? gives purpose Helps you understand yourself? gives purpose Only in relationship to Himself The appropriate response to Jesus (vss. 35-43) [...]
Luke 18:18-30 A Conversation between two righteous men? (vss. 18-21) Context is key! “Teacher” term helps too! Why does Jesus tell him what he tells him? Two Tables of the law: both must be kept. What the law really requires What about the “Third use of the law” The law reveals our hearts: we need [...]