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LUKE 19:28–38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” (Luke 19:38). We began the Lucan travel narrative in Luke 9:51 with Jesus resolutely setting out for Jerusalem. Ten chapters later, we arrive at Jerusalem. All along the way, Jesus has been teaching, … Continue reading “JESUS’ TRIUMPHAL ENTRY”

EPHESIANS 2:1–10 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins (Ephesians 2:1). Some people become Christians by way of a dramatic conversion. Others gradually come to salvation by being nurtured in the faith or through quiet consideration later in life. For some people the occasion of new birth can’t be pinpointed, while … Continue reading “BEGINNING THE NEW LIFE”

ACTS 9:1–9 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him (Acts 9:3). Today we look at the most dramatic conversion account in the New Testament: the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Saul was not only a Pharisee but was one of the most self-conscious practitioners of that strict … Continue reading “THE CONVERSION OF SAUL”

ACTS 9:10–19 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again (Acts 9:18a). After Jesus’ appearance, Saul was blind for three days. On the third day, Ananias visited and laid hands on him. Something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes and he could see. The imagery of receiving sight occurs other … Continue reading “NEW EYES OF FAITH”

LUKE 19:1–10 Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham” (Luke 19:9). After healing the blind man, Jesus entered Jericho. His presence there caused quite an uproar. Among the people attracted to the scene was Zacchaeus, one of the chief tax collectors. Because … Continue reading “THE STORY OF ZACCHAEUS”

JOHN 3:1–21 In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again” (John 3:3). Salvation came to Zacchaeus when he switched sides in the war of sinful humanity against God and embraced Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. In John’s gospel, salvation … Continue reading “NEED FOR A NEW BIRTH”

JOHN 3:1–21 “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit” (John 3:6). When Jesus told Nicodemus that he had to be born again, Nicodemus asked how a man could be born when he is old. Was Jesus saying that a person needed to reenter his mother’s birth canal and be born … Continue reading “MEANING OF THE NEW BIRTH”

GENESIS 2:18–25 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh (Genesis 2:24). Yesterday we saw that all of mankind exists in covenant with God through Adam and is morally bound to the laws of creation. What are some of these … Continue reading “GOD’S CREATION ORDINANCES”

ROMANS 1:18–32 Since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them (Romans 1:19). Historically, men have recognized that there is an aspect of the human mind called “conscience,” which reinforces the creation ordinances of God to the hearts of all men. Our conscience promotes the … Continue reading “A QUESTION OF CONSCIENCE”

LUKE 18:31–43 The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about (Luke 18:34). We return today to our survey of Luke. As Jesus was going to Jerusalem, He took the disciples aside and told them that He was going to … Continue reading “TWO TYPES OF BLINDNESS”