Re: [Linux4christians] Monday – Read Luke 14:1-15:32

[Joel Mclaughlin]

Hi David,

Just a small suggestion that would probably get me more into this...when you
do tomorrows, do the reading for Wednesday at the BOTTOM of the Tuesday
e-mail and at the top of Wednesday.  That way before we get your commentary,
we can have the scripture read.  I usually do scripture reading before bed
as it's my downtime....not that I don't read stuff through the day, but any
study readings I would do in the evening.

Make Sense??



On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 10:14 AM, Pastor David
<pastordavid at bibleseven.com>wrote:

> *Monday – Read Luke 14:1-15:32*
>
>        *Commentary*
>
>        Jesus heals again on the Sabbath, but this time the religious
> leaders remain silent when
>        twice challenged by Jesus to respond.  He then challenges them to be
> humble, taking seats
>        of lesser importance, inviting the needy to their special events,
> being genuine in caring.
>        He notes that those who are humble and who care for the needy will
> be blessed at the
>        resurrection, and the corollary; that the arrogant and selfish will
> not.
>
>        In 14:15-24, the Parable of the Great Banquet, Jesus makes the point
> that the nation of
>        Israel (the initial guest list) refused to respond to His invitation
> (salvation) so He invited
>        anyone and everyone to come.  Those who refuse His invitation suffer
> the consequences.
>
>        In 14:25-35 Jesus challenges those who might follow to “count the
> cost”.  He reminds
>        them that they need to be prepared to lose everything in the world,
> indeed they need to
>        voluntarily abandon it all as a condition of true salvation then
> allow Him to choose what
>        He restores to them.
>
>        In 15:1-10 Jesus shares parables of one lost sheep and one lost coin
> to make the point that
>        He cares about each unique salvation from sin and hell and He makes
> a special effort to
>        appeal to everyone.
>
>        In 15:11-32 Jesus shares the parable of the compassionate father,
> also known as the
>        parable of the prodigal son.  The focus of the parable is the father
> (God) and not the son
>        (rebellious man).  The point is that despite the horrific
> selfishness of a son wishing his
>        father an early death so he could have his inheritance and the
> demeaning waste of those
>        resources in sin the father humbles himself to run and greet his
> lost son and sacrifices
>        further to celebrate his return.  The jealous older son is a
> teachable object where Jesus
>        explains that God does not merely reward those who come to Him
> easily but seeks and
>        celebrates those who come by a harder road.
>
>        *Discussion & Reflection - Keeping it Real*
>
>        Reflect on the way that traditional gatherings of believers which
> involve buildings and
>        staff, budgets and traditions may breed competition for title and
> position, adulation and
>        self-serving opportunity.
>
>        Observe that Jesus affirms the broad nature of God's invitation to
> salvation, no favorites,
>        no pre-determined list of names or family lines, gender or
> denomination.  All are invited
>        and all are welcome, but one must choose to accept the invitation.
>
>        Reflect upon the way that you present the message of salvation to
> others; does it include
>        a clear understanding that everything – including ones free will –
> must be surrendered if
>        the surrender-for-salvation is genuine?
>
>        Consider the love of a God who humbled Himself to come in the form
> of man that He
>        could redeem man, despite thousands of years of disrespect and
> wasted resources by man.
>
>        *Truth in Action*
>
>        Today I will pause to celebrate a loving God who, despite a Creation
> in rebellion against
>        its Creator, loves us so much that He chose to forgive and welcome
> us home.  I will also
>        ask the Holy Spirit to search me for any place where I am holding
> back anything from His
>        Lordship – because everything I have and everything I am belongs to
> Him.
>
>        *Be Specific*
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