Morning Light – Luke 10: Jesus sends out the 70 disciples

[Luke 10] Are You a Willing Worker? In Luke 10, Jesus sends out the 70 disciples. They are to go out preaching, casting out devils and healing the sick. They were to go out two by two. Who is your partner in the gospel? Who is your co-laborer? God has not called us to work […]

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Morning Light – Luke 9 Part 1: What if You Have No Power?

[Luke 9 Part 1] In Luke 9, Jesus gives the disciples power and sends them out to preach. Do you have power? Could you prove by pointing to demons cast out, or sickness healed? We do a disservice when we preach without power and try to testify to the good news without any authority over […]

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Morning Light – Luke 7: Jesus Deals with Offense and Manipulation

[Luke 7] Jesus Deals with Offense and Manipulation: In chapter 7 of Luke Jesus is confronted, and disrespected by John the Baptist, and blasphemed by Simon the Pharisee. Even in the aftermath of raising the dead to life and performing many miracles, the people around Jesus are unceasing in their manipulation and demand upon him […]

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Morning Light – Luke 6: The Practical Teachings of Jesus

[Luke 6] The Practical Teachings of Jesus: In chapter 6 Jesus gives us practical applications of His doctrine regarding everyday situations we all face. These teachings are well known to us and even among those who do not believe in Christ, but are they being implemented? Many lives are wrecked and brought to ruin, Jesus […]

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Morning Light – Luke 5: Launch Out into the Deep

[Luke 5] Launch Out into the Deep. God wants you to be willing to launch out into the deep to get your miracle! In Luke 5 there are several instances where Jesus calls on people to stop what they are doing, make a mess and get a miracle. Sometimes we have to set aside the […]

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Morning Light – Luke 4: The Nature of Jesus’ Temptation

[Luke 4] The Nature of Jesus’ Temptation: In Luke 4, we find Jesus in the wilderness being tempted by the devil. Was the devil tempting Jesus to break His fast? Was the devil tempting Him with power and glory? When we study the true nature of how the enemy REALLY tempted Jesus, we will understand […]

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Morning Light – Luke 3: The Message of Repentance Given to John

[Luke 3] The Message of Repentance Given to John: In chapter 3 of Luke, we learn something of the message of John the Baptist. John clearly preached repentance, but it was a different word used here preaching to unredeemed men, than the word repent used in speaking to those who have been born again. What […]

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Morning Light – Luke 2: Jesus is Born, and the World Takes Notice

[Luke 2] Jesus is Born, and the World Takes Notice: In Luke 2, we find the narrative of Jesus birth and early childhood. It is interesting that the announcement of Jesus’ arrival is not given to heads of state, but to simple shepherds keeping their flocks by night. Jesus grows to maturity and gives evidence […]

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Morning Light – Luke 1: The Birth of John and Jesus

[Luke 1] The Birth of John and Jesus. In the first chapter of Luke, we are introduced to the author as a Gentile and physician who was also an insider to the company of those men who walked with Jesus in His earthly lifetime. Luke is writing to a nobleman named Theopholis regarding the origins […]

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Morning Light – Mark 16: He is Not Here – He is Risen

[Mark 16] He is Not Here – He is Risen: In the concluding chapter of the gospel of Mark, the two Marys make their way to the tomb to complete the preparation of Jesus’ body with spices and fragrant oils. They are alarmed to see the stone rolled away and a young man in strange […]

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