Luke 23:43

 

And he said to him, 

“Truly, I say to you, 

today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Luke 23:43 ESV 

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Please join me this week in praying for the Church. Pray that we focus our attention on our purpose and goal in this life. Pray that we keep our eye on the prize. Everyone, every single person will live forever, will have eternal life, but it's where they will spend eternity that needs to motivate our action each and every day.

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Chronological Reading Plan Week 46

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 46
316. Matthew 27; Mark 15
317. Luke 23; John 18-19
318. Matthew 28; Mark 16
319. Luke 24; John 20-21
320. Acts 1-3
321. Acts 4-6
322. Acts 7-8

Chronological Reading Plan Week 45

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 45
309. Matthew 23; Luke 20-21
310. Mark 13
311. Matthew 24
312. Matthew 25
313. Matthew 26; Mark 14
314. Luke 22; John 13
315. John 14-17

Chronological Reading Plan Week 44

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 44
302. John 11
303. Luke 18
304. Matthew 19; Mark 10
305. Matthew 20-21
306. Luke 19
307. Mark 11; John 12
308. Matthew 22; Mark 12

Chronological Reading Plan Week 43

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 43
295. Matthew 18
296. John 7-8
297. John 9-10
298. Luke 10
299. Luke 12-13
300. Luke 14-15
301. Luke 16-17

Chronological Reading Plan Week 42

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 42
288. Mark 4-5
289. Matthew 10
290. Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9
291. John 6
292. Matthew 15; Mark 7
293. Matthew 16; Mark 8
294. Matthew 17; Mark 9

Chronological Reading Plan Week 41

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 41
281. John 5
282. Matthew 12; Mark 3; Luke 6
283. Matthew 5-7
284. Matthew 9; Luke 7
285. Matthew 11
286. Luke 11
287. Matthew 13; Luke 8

Chronological Reading Plan Week 40

Chronological Reading Plan

We start the New Testament. This should be interesting to read it chronologically.

Week 40
274. Luke 1; John 1
275. Matthew 1; Luke 2
276. Matthew 2
277. Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3
278. Matthew 4; Luke 4-5
279. John 2-4
280. Matthew 8; Mark 2

Faithful

Daily Bible Verse

He who is faithful in what is least 

is faithful also in much; 

and he who is unjust in what is least 

is unjust also in much.

Luke 16:10 NKJV

We speak what's in our hearts

The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, 

and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, 

for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

Luke 6:45 ESV

Christmas

Luke 2:1-14 KJV
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Do not judge

     A middle-aged couple who were recently saved attended our last church. During Sunday School someone asked them what their perception of Christians was before they were saved. Their answer was that Christians were judgmental. I wasn't surprised and often see us (as a whole) as being judgmental and self-righteous. 

     Don't be offended. I'm not saying that each of us is like that, but there are times when I do see a bit of the Pharisee mentality rear its ugly head. Most of the time it's when we mix "values" with politics. It's on both sides, too. I won't go into the issues. I just want to suggest that we need to look at ourselves from a non-believer's standpoint once in a while to see if we are being Christlike in our own lives while we're eagerly pointing out the sins of others.  As Jesus said, "Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye." Matthew 7:5 NKJV

     Personally, to help keep myself from being (overly) judgmental, I remind myself of John 8:7...“He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” It's really difficult not to pass judgment on people who are different than us, and it's really easy to get angry and hold a grudge. However, as Christians, we're called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. (paraphrased; Mark 12:31)

     Today's Daily Bible Verse made me think about all of this.

“Judge not, and you shall not be judged. 

Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. 

Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

Luke 6:37 NKJV

Good Friday - Jesus Dies

Luke 23:44-47 (NIV)
It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 
for the sun stopped shining. 
And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”
When he had said this, he breathed his last.
The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous Man.”

Good Friday - Man Saved During Crucifixion

Luke 23:39-43 (NIV)

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!”
But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this Man has done nothing wrong.”
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”
Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.”

Good Friday - Jesus is Crucified

Luke 23:32-34 (NIV)

Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with Him to be executed. 

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals—one on His right, the other on His left. 

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” 

And they divided up His clothes by casting lots.

This fulfilled the Prophesies of Psalm 22:18 and Isaiah 53:12

Good Friday at Daybreak

Luke 22:66-71 (NIV)
 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. 
“If You are the Messiah,” they said, “tell us.”

Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, and if I asked you, you would not answer. 
But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.”
They all asked, “Are You then the Son of God?”
He replied, “You say that I am.”
Then they said, “Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from His own lips.”

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter and commemorates The Last Supper when Jesus celebrated Passover with His disciples. Before the meal, He washed the feet of His disciples to teach us humility, and that we are to serve others.

John 13:15-17 (NIV)
"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them."

Leonardo DaVinci "The Last Supper"

Afterwards, He broke bread and shared wine with them. This is Communion which is celebrated in churches to honor Him and what He did for us.

Luke 22:19-20 (NIV)
"And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same way, after the supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you."

Afterward, when Jesus was praying in the garden, He was arrested.

Daily Bible Verse Luke 22:47-48, 52-54

Luke 22:47-48, 52-54 (NIV) Jesus Arrested
47-48

While He was still speaking a crowd came up, 

and the man who was called Judas, 

one of the Twelve, was leading them. 

He approached Jesus to kiss Him, 

but Jesus asked him, 

“Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”

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52-54

Then Jesus said to the chief priests, 

the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, 

who had come for him, 

“Am I leading a rebellion, 

that you have come with swords and clubs? 

Every day I was with you in the temple courts, 

and you did not lay a hand on me. 

But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.”

Then seizing Him, they led Him away 

and took Him into the house of the high priest. 

Peter followed at a distance.

Read the Bible in a Year - Week 5

Week 5
Sunday, January 29          Luke 12:13-14:6
Monday, January 30         Luke 14:7-16:31
Tuesday, January 31         Luke 17:1-19:10
Wednesday, February 1    Luke 19:11-20:47
Thursday, February 2       Luke 21:1-22:46
Friday, February 3            Luke 22:47-23:56
Saturday, February 4        Luke 24:1-John 1:34

Read the Bible in a Year - Week 4

Week 4:
Sunday, January 22          Mark 16:9-Luke 1:66
Monday, January 23         Luke 1:67-3:20
Tuesday, January 24         Luke 3:21-5:26
Wednesday, January 25    Luke 5:27-7:23
Thursday, January 26       Luke 7:24-8:56
Friday, January 27            Luke 9:1-10:24
Saturday, January 28        Luke 10:25-12:12