Here we explore Luke 5:27-39 with Dr. David Johnson. It's where Jesus calls Levi the tax collector to follow him and where he's confronted by the Jewish leaders for doing things differently. May we learn more of who Jesus is and why he came, that we might follow him....
Sunday Worship
Prepare the Way: A Journey through the Gospel of Luke (Part 7)
Here we step into the wilderness with Jesus (in Luke 4:1-13). We'll explore the temptations he faced and how he responded, how he countered them. And then we'll look for wisdom for those times we find ourselves in the wilderness. May the Word bring comfort and hope to...
Prepare the Way: A Journey through the Gospel of Luke (Part 6)
Here we encounter John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in the desert near the Jordan River. He calls the people to repentance and explains what that looks like. And then he talks about the One who's coming after him. What does it look like for us to join him...
Prepare the Way: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke (Part 5)
Simeon's story in Luke 2 is where we'll find truth and insight today. The Spirit spoke to and through him to Mary and Joseph, and his words, deeply rooted in the Old Testament prophets, speak to us readers too, even now at the beginning of 2023. May we hear them, not...
Prepare the Way: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke (Part 4)
In this 4th week of Advent we will explore the last part of Luke 1 with Dr. David Johnson. This is the story where John is born and Zechariah's tongue is loosened. His song of praise leads us to reflect back on Old Testament prophecies as well as look forward to what...
Prepare the Way: A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke (Part 3)
Here we explore the story of Elizabeth and Mary in Luke 1:39-56. We'll hear Mary's magnificat, her song she sings in response to what God has done, what God will do. May you be blessed as you hear God's word. May it change our perspectives....