Luke 21

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“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

– Luke 21:27

That’ll be a great day! When looking at all the devastation of this lost and fallen world, I cannot help but look forward with joyful expectation to the day when the Son of man returns with power and great glory.

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! (Revelation 22:20)

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 20

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But they could not catch Him in His words in the presence of the people. And they marveled at His answer and kept silent.

– Luke 20:26

I love the way Jesus silenced those that sought to trap Him. I love that they often ensnared themselves, when seeking to catch Him. I love that they could do nothing but stand in stunned silence at His impeccable logic and righteousness.

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 19

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Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”

– Luke 19:8

Zacchaeus was a sinner like any other. Yes, the cultural stigma of his day placed him—as a tax collector—higher up on the sinner ladder, but in reality he was a sinner like any other. In fact, I’m convinced—as I’ve studied the story of Zacchaeus many times—that we actually have Zacchaeus all wrong.

Yes, he was a tax collector and yes, he was rich. But that doesn’t mean that his riches were got by unrighteous means and ill-gotten gains. I think that Zacchaeus was seeking to do his job as a tax collector in the most honest and just way he could. The reason I think this is that Zacchaeus says to Jesus “I give half my goods to the poor” and “if I have taken anything unjustly, I restore it fourfold.” Notice he didn’t say, “I will from this day forward give half my goods to the poor.” Nor did he say, “I will from now on restore anything taken unjustly. Zacchaeus seems to say, “This is my pattern of life. I give half my goods, and if I’ve done anything wrong, I hold myself to a standard higher than the law requires on restitution.

Don’t get me wrong. Zacchaeus was still a sinner, just like any other sinner. But I don’t think he was what people supposed him to be.

Yes, I could be wrong in my interpretation. I’m perfectly fine with that prospect. But I like my interpretation for a very simple reason. There are a lot of people who I judge as being way worse than they probably are. Thankfully, for others, it’s not my place to be a judge.

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 18

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Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

– Luke 18:9

This is one of the great pitfalls of religion. The more religious we become, the more in danger we are of egotistically exalting ourselves while belittling and despising others. We must never get too far away from the reality of our lostness. We are what we are because of who we are in Christ. He is always the hero, and in and of ourselves, we are nothing.

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Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 17

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And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”

– Luke 17:5

This was the response of the disciples to a heavy teaching of Jesus on forgiveness. “If your sins against you and repents, forgive him… and if he sins against you (the same sin) seven times in a day, and seven times he repents… forgive him.” Forgiveness once is hard enough, but this is forgiveness on a level that I am (honestly) unprepared for.

“Lord, increase my faith!”

By the way… where does the power to forgive in this manner come from? Today (Good Friday) we celebrate the death of our savior, by which my forgiveness (and yours) was secured by our Lord.

Sunday’s a coming!

Helpful Resources

Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 16

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“He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.

– Luke 16:10

God is seeking faithfulness, and He will reward faithfulness with more responsibility over which we may exercise faithfulness. Seek for faithful justice, and God will be liberal in His accounting His goods into your care.

Helpful Resources

Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 15

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‘It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.’ ”

– Luke 15:32

You’re probably familiar with this story of the prodigal son. It’s a mainstay in Sunday school and a powerful picture of our Father God’s gracious forgiveness. But the end of the story has always been striking to me.

It breaks my heart, probably because I can (ashamedly) see myself in the (wrong) reaction of the prodigal’s brother. Upon hearing that his father had graciously and rejoicingly welcomed his wayward younger brother home, the older brother stomps away angry.

I’m convicted! Too often my heart gets angry when I see God’s gracious blessings poured out upon some of my brothers. “Lord help me!”

Helpful Resources

Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 14

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“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

– Luke 14:11

I’ve never met a person who enjoys being humbled. We all have “that story.” You know, the one where you basically fell flat on your face and were totally embarrassed? Yeah, you were humbled. No one likes that, but there is not a person alive that doesn’t like to be honored.

Jesus gives us the simple algorithm for exaltation. But it requires the very thing we have an aversion to. If you humble yourself, you will be one day exalted.

Helpful Resources

Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 13

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“I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
“I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.”

– Luke 13:3 & 5

We have a tendency to look around at the people we share the world with and the events they are going through and think, “Man, those people need to get their act together. They need to turn their lives around and repent, or else they’re going to be in trouble.” Yep, you’ve thought it before, and so have I. Jesus has a simple response; “Do you think that they are worse sinners? I tell you, No! And unless you repent, you will one day be in trouble.

Helpful Resources

Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim

Luke 12

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“Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

– Luke 12:23

Twelve simple words from Luke 12 that I need to be reminded of often. My tendency (and your’s too) is to be absorbed in the things of this life. Throughout the New Testament I am reminded to set my mind on things above and not on the things of this earthly life.

A simple and helpful reminder as we finish out another week.

Helpful Resources

Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik

Read the Scriptures at Bible.com

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Additional Daily Devotionals

My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers

Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon

Books on the Gospels

Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim