Tag: Luke

D-Day

In 1945, the allies began their long awaited counter attack against Hitler to remove him from western Europe.  Troops were amassed, the Americans, increasingly the most powerful military power in the world had joined the war and on D-Day, June 6th, a massive naval and land-amphibious assault was launched, Apparently the “D” stands for “Day”,… Continue reading D-Day

Neighbours

The parable of the Good Samaritan is sandwiched between Jesus sending out the 72 to spread news of the coming kingdom and Jesus’ conversation with Mary and Martha about whether Mary should be helping the Lord. 16.1 Read Luke 10:1-16 Jesus now appoints a further group of his disciples to be sent out. The language… Continue reading Neighbours

Revealed

The question of Jesus’ identity has now been established and answers offered.  Peter’s answer that Jesus is “The Messiah” has been recognised as the correct verdict but what exactly does this mean? Peter’s own understanding of Messiahship has proven faulty and Jesus has made it clear that his identity as King is wrapped up in… Continue reading Revealed