by Darren Hammermeister | Oct 28, 2017 | Christ, Gospel of Luke, Jesus Christ, Messiah, Repentance, Salvation
Please take your Bibles and read Luke 4:14-30. Previously, we considered Jesus’ baptism (3:1-38) and His subsequent temptation in the wilderness (4:1-13). Based upon other Gospel records, we know that Jesus then ministered in the regions of Galilee and Judea (which...
by Darren Hammermeister | Sep 15, 2017 | Baptism, Christ, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ - Baptism, Jesus Christ - Ministry, John the Baptist, Messiah, Saviour
Please take the time to read the passage (Luke 3:21-38) before the post below. In this passage Luke presents the beginning of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In order to properly understand this passage we need to be aware of certain features: First, Jesus’ earthly ministry...
by Darren Hammermeister | Aug 30, 2017 | Christ, Easy-believism, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist, Messiah, Obedience, Repentance, Salvation
We saw from the previous post on this passage that John the Baptist was not like so many modern-day preachers who use smooth sounding words to ingratiate the audience. John told the people of Israel what they needed to know. Verses 10-14 show us how the people...
by Darren Hammermeister | Aug 1, 2017 | Christ, Eternity, Faith, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ - birth of, Messiah, Salvation, Saviour, Sermons
Verses 15-20 were written by Luke to show the varied responses to the birth of Jesus Christ. The Reaction to the Birth (vv. 15-20). An eager visit (vv. 15-16). Considering the fact that Jesus’ birth was a miracle with great spiritual significance, it is interesting to...
by Darren Hammermeister | Aug 1, 2017 | Angels, Christ, Gospel of Luke, Jesus Christ - birth of, Messiah, Sermons, Shepherds
If you need to, please refresh your memory of Luke 2:1-20 before you proceed to the comments below. Previously, we read about Jesus’ birth – the political events prompting Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem, as well as the actual birth narrative....
