LUKE 19.11-27 THE PARABLE OF THE POUNDS The kingdom of God exists in the present, but is also in a state of expectant fulfillment. It is therefore ‘now’, but at the same time ‘not yet’. Because the Jews struggled to understand this two-stage view of the kingdom, Jesus...
LUKE 21:25-27THERE WILL BE SIGNS IN THE SUN, MOON AND STARS The most significant event yet to occur in human history is the return of Christ to earth. This will be preceded by signs ‘in the sun and moon and stars,’ signs that will happen in the heavenly...
LUKE 21:28YOUR REDEMPTION IS DRAWING NEAR (1) In the last few lessons, we have been talking about the signs that will be seen at the Second Coming of Christ. These signs will cause terror in the world but will bring joy to those who are anticipating His return. And it...
LUKE 21:28YOUR REDEMPTION IS DRAWING NEAR (2) In our previous lesson, we studied Luke 21:28 and the meaning of redemption. Jesus said, But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. We saw that...
LUKE 22:31-34SATAN DEMANDED TO HAVE YOU (1) When a person makes the decision to follow Jesus in baptism, something totally new happens at the spiritual level. He becomes united with Christ. This spiritual and somewhat mystical union brings that person into the...