Tempering Kingdom Expectation: Jesus' followers expected immediate messianic authority to be unleashed in Jerusalem. Jesus tempers that expectation, and reminds us that patient service is the Kingdom path.

Seeking Kingdom Hearts: As Jesus' appointment with his Messianic destiny drew near in Jerusalem, he takes the time to seek out a man who had been praying for his family. Jesus always seeks Kingdom hearts.

The Messiah's Kingdom: When those who are supposed to be able to see cannot, Jesus opens the eyes of those who could not see. In so doing, he reminds us of how things work in his Kingdom.

How to Enter the Kingdom: By means of a direct statement, and directions to a young ruler, Jesus teaches us about how to enter the Kingdom of God. Trust in God's promises and his goodness are keys that this scripture teaches.

Connecting Faith and Prayer: As Jesus continues on his journey to Jerusalem, he shares insights with his followers about the importance of Kingdom understanding and attitude. In this message, he reminds his followers of the importance of praying persistently, no matter what discouragements may come. This Kingdom activity is vital for advancement in the Kingdom.

The Kingdom View of Self: Jesus continues to share insights with his followers about the importance of Kingdom understanding and attitude. In the well-known story of the Pharisee and tax collector, he highlights a view of self that releases true Kingdom life, and releases God's best for us.

Longing for Jesus' Return: When the Pharisees ask a question about the Kingdom, Jesus not only explains it to them, but then gives the disciples details about what they can expect after he was no longer with them. This message teaches us what to expect as we long for his return.

Remembering to Thank the Conduit of God's Grace: It is easy to thank God for his favor and healing, but do we have a responsibility to thank those through whom such grace flows? Jesus' teaching on the ten lepers gives us the answer to that question.

Managing our Expectations: Jesus helps the disciples deal with some simple truths; it doesn't take much faith to move mountains, it doesn't take much faith to forgive someone, and it don't expect to be patted on the head for simply doing what is expected of a disciple. When we understand this, we protect ourselves from the negative results of false expectation.

Money as a Spiritual Barometer: While Jesus continues teaching on the true value of money, he points out how the Pharisees also show that it is a way of taking someone's spiritual temperature. When we see how he applies it, we can also take our own spiritual temperature.

The True Value of Money: While Jesus warned his people about greed and the love of money, he also recognized its value. In this section of Luke, Jesus explains the true value of money so that his people would learn better how to use it.

The Value of Damaged People, Part 2: While the religious leaders around Jesus were quick to dismiss those who did not measure up, Jesus helps them understand, using three parables, that even damaged people are valuable to God.

The Value of Damaged People: While the religious leaders around Jesus were quick to dismiss those who did not measure up, Jesus helps them understand, using three parables, that even damaged people are valuable to God.

The Importance of Becoming a Disciple: The Lord has called us to discipleship, and he has clearly shown us the path. However, the arduous path Jesus outlines as he calls us to become disciples sounds so uninviting to many of his people that they demur, and choose to stay at the milk level of their relationship with the Lord. This has consequences that can impact our lives, and our fruitfulness in the Kingdom.

Living in a Kingdom Mindset 2: Mediterranean culture had powerful social controls and presumptions built in. Jesus helps his audience, and us, begin to break off social control in order to walk in Kingdom life.

Living in a Kingdom Mindset: Mediterranean culture had powerful social controls and presumptions built in. Jesus helps his audience, and us, begin to break off social control in order to walk in Kingdom life.

Seize the Kingdom While You Can: In this challenging section of Luke, Jesus reminds his audience that the door to the Kingdom is not as easy to access as our other options in life. He also sounds a warning that the door to the Kingdom will not always be open, and thus we must seize it now.

Seize the Kingdom While You Can: In this challenging section of Luke, Jesus reminds his audience that the door to the Kingdom is not as easy to access as our other options in life. He also sounds a warning that the door to the Kingdom will not always be open, and thus we must seize it now.

Mercy-A Kingdom Mindset: When Jesus heals a sick woman on the Sabbath, those with a religious mindset, but a lack of mercy, confront him. Jesus not only highlights their hypocrisy in opposing healing on the Sabbath, but points out that this type of mercy is a Kingdom value that must be demonstrated for all time.

Striving for a Happy Ending: Jesus teaches us that not only do we need Kingdom fruit for our very survival, but that if we are not manifesting that fruit, we are in grave error. This message will remind you how to strive for a happy ending.