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Archives: "Today's Little Lift" Focus Text: Luke 15.22-24
When the prodigal returned home, he was thoroughly and totally penitent. His father directed his servants to “…Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.… - April 21, 2019
Focus Text: Luke 15.21-24
“And the [prodigal] son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the… - April 20, 2019
Focus Text: Luke 15.20-21
“And he [the prodigal son] arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father,… - April 19, 2019
August 27 2007; The Shocking Truth
Focus Text: Hebrews 1.1-2
Believe it or not, I have personally attended a few “tent revivals.” For the younger crowd, a tent revival was (I use the past tense because they are essentially a thing of the past) an evangelistic tool… - April 18, 2019
Focus Text: Luke 15.14-19
The parable of the prodigal son is somewhat atypical of all other parables of Jesus. First off, it is much longer than most parables. Some parables are only one or two verses; the parable of the prodigal is twenty-two… - April 17, 2019
Focus Text: Luke 15.11-16
Perhaps no parable is more often referenced than the story of the Prodigal son. In fact, it is so well know that several idioms in the English language have arisen from this significant biblical illustration. We speak… - April 16, 2019
Focus Text: Luke 15.8-10
Jesus continued His response to the cold-hearted Pharisees who disdained lowly sinners and exalted themselves beyond measure: “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a… - April 15, 2019
Focus Text: Luke 15.1-7
“Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, ‘This Man receives sinners and eats with them.’ So He spoke this parable to… - April 14, 2019
August 20 2007; HELLO PREACHER!!
Focus Text: Luke 11.37-47
I used to go into my regular barber shop and was routinely greeted by a loud, and usually cheerful, “Hello Preacher!” Maybe in my younger days, I kinda’ liked those greetings – at least… - April 13, 2019
August 17 2007; Part 12 of TBD
Focus Text: Luke 7.50
Sweet words and deeds linger long after the emotion and excitement of the moment have passed. If you stop and think, I almost know that you can remember some kind words and/or deeds that someone spoke or did years and years… - April 12, 2019
August 16 2007; Part 11 of TBD
Focus Text: Luke 7.39-50
I doubt that Jesus had ever personally met the woman, but that is speculation on my part. However, regardless of how it happened, she had learned a lot about him. Moreover, she had thought a lot about herself and her condition.… - April 11, 2019
August 15 2007; Part 10 of TBD
Focus Text: Luke 7.47-50
“Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.’ Then He said to her, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ And those… - April 10, 2019
August 14 2007; Part 9 of TBD
Focus Text: Luke 7.41-48
Jesus asked Simon a question by means of a short parable or real life illustration. Here is the parable, His question, and then the much needed application:
“‘There was a certain creditor who had two debtors.… - April 9, 2019
August 13 2007; Part 8 of TBD
Focus Text: Luke 7.36-39
The reading is long, but it has to be taken in at one time to gather its richness.
“Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, ‘This man, if He were a prophet, would… - April 8, 2019
August 10 2007; Part 7 of TBD
Focus Text: Luke 7.36-39
We continue our analysis of the focus text, and for that reason it is repeated today: “Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat.… - April 7, 2019
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Jim Bullington - A Christian writer whose insight into the scriptures is reflected in practical application lessons in every article. The reader will find that the Bible speaks directly to him/her through these articles. God is always exalted and His word is treated with the utmost respect in this column.
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