Sep 22

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    neirad added a link contribution Practice Humility until Jesus Returns
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    Notice how the parents are bringing their children to Jesus to be blessed. They acknowledge by their presence that they need a touch from God. That's humility. Further, Jesus says that unless we approach God like a child (not childishly but child-like), then we'll miss His kingdom. So how does a child approach? without power without position vulnerable bankrupt needy curious open-minded open-hearted teachable... humbly. So what do I do now? Practice humility until Jesus returns… Read more »
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    neirad added a link contribution Pursue Mercy until Jesus returns
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    Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector In a chapter where Luke is painting 5 portraits of faith, mercy shines forth here. Specifically, pursuing mercy until Jesus returns. Jesus contrasts the inner attitudes toward God to show that even if you look saintly on the outside, what matters most it God is our heart. We're to pursue mercy, like the tax collector, for ourselves, as well as, other people. So what do I do now? I pursue mercy for myself, for those I've wronged, for t… Read more »
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    neirad added a link contribution Persist in Prayer until Jesus returns
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    Chapter 18 gives us 5 portraits or "pics" of faith. This parable shows us the first pic. The widow is persistent in seeking justice from her adversary with the unjust judge. Eventually he gives it. Jesus makes an argument from lesser to greater to say that if this unjust judge who doesn't know or care about this poor widow, how much more will our loving Father who knows and loves us respond quickly and completely. A lot more! She's persisting for justice. A picture of the K… Read more »

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