The love of money is described as the root of all evil. Coveting and loving things more than we love and care about God and His truth is seriously dangerous. Jesus describes just how perilous it is.

God’s grace is immeasurable and effective. It abounds in our lives, and we need to recognize it and allow it to overflow into others. This stands true for our giving, but also for every facet of worship.

In this passage, Jesus exposes the arrogant heart of self-righteous religion and challenges us to consider what true mercy looks like.

Paul continues his discussion concerning an offering of love for the struggling churches of Judea. Now he challenges the Corinthians to match the integrity and love of Christ that is displayed by faithful Christians.

Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, igniting a controversy over true religion. Of course, Jesus wins as He displays genuine love. This passage calls us to show the same faithfulness in true worship of God.

In this sensitive passage, Paul challenges the Corinthian church about their material possessions. It is striking how similar the society and church of Corinth parallel the society and churches of America. This passage is incredibly applicable to American Christians.

Jesus is in the final phase of His earthly ministry and spends much of His time moving from village to village. His concern is clear in this section of Luke. He wants people to clearly consider entering His kingdom.