Scripture Reading: Luke 16:13-18   Key Verse: And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. (Luke 16:31) What does this passage teach us? These verses teach us, firstly—the uselessness of attempting to serve God with a divided heart. Our [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 16:1-12 Key Verse: And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. (Luke 16:31) What does this passage teach us? The passage we have now read is a difficult one. There are knots in it which [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 15:25-32 Key Verse: I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. (Luke 15:7) What does this passage teach us? These verses form the conclusion of the parable of the prodigal son. They [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-24 Key Verse: I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. (Luke 15:7) What does this passage teach us? The parable before us is commonly known as the parable of “the prodigal [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 Key Verse: I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. (Luke 15:7) What does this passage teach us? The chapter which begins with these verses, is as well known to [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:25-35 Key Verse: So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:33) What does this passage teach us? We learn, firstly, from this passage—that true Christians must be ready, if need be, to give up everything for Christ’s sake. This [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:15-24 Key Verse: So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:33) What does this passage teach us? The verses before us contain one of our Lord’s most instructive parables. It was spoken in consequence of a remark made [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:7-14 Key Verse: So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:33) What does this passage teach us? Let us first learn from these verses—the value of humility. This is a lesson which our Lord teaches in two ways. [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:1-6 Key Verse: So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:33) What does this passage teach us? Let us first mark in this passage—how our Lord Jesus Christ accepted the hospitality of those who were not His disciples. [...]

Scripture Reading: Luke 13:31-35 Key Verse: I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (Luke 13:5) What does this passage teach us? Let us learn from these verses—how entirely our times are in God’s hands. Our Lord Jesus Christ teaches us this lesson by His reply to those who [...]