We take an important sideline to discuss the meaning of Hope. Hope is the confident expectation about the future that is based in the faithful person and work of God.

Again, Jesus addresses faithfulness and the nature of The Kingdom. Because Jesus The King is present with that generation, The Kingdom was “in their midst” – right at their finger tips. He then reveals that what must be done to receive Eternal Life and enter The Kingdom is beyond what anyone is able. But what…

We discuss the relationship of Faith, Grace and Works. Abraham is the key example from the Hebrew Scriptures that justification comes on the basis of faith. The Books of Moses – Genesis through Deuteronomy – also make the case that right relationship with God has always been based on faith.

We take a look at the overall structure and organization of the center section of Luke – the Journey Narrative. We then look at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and some of Jesus teaching on rejecting hypocrisy in order to be faithful to His Way.

We start with an overview of 4:16-25. Then we deal with the questions, What are God’s purposes for His Creation? What does His Rule look like? Finally, we discuss 4:13-15 and define the terms of sin and transgression.

Jesus tells a series of parables that focus on “Lost / Found.” In one of His most famous parables, the Lord illustrates The Father’s mercy and love in the story of the “Prodigal Son.” Then He tells one of His most confounding parables – the parable of the Dishonest Steward. One set of parables teach…

We review the story of Abraham and define righteousness in terms of relationship. Abraham becomes the father of all – both Jew and Gentile – who find right relationship with God through Faith.

Jesus has His final “Sabbath Healing Controversy” with the Pharisees. Through a series of parables, the Lord teaches on the reality of the celebration in The Kingdom to come. Finally, a series of parables highlight the joy and rejoicing in Heaven when someone repents – turns back to God.

The Story of Abraham from the Hebrew Scriptures confirms that righteousness comes on the basis of faith. Right relationship with God is based in our faith in Him.

Jesus teaches on being faithfully prepared because “the Son of Man is arriving at an hour you do not expect.” He goes on to make it clear that in the days ahead He would bring division to the people and that the time is growing short for the people to give their allegiance to Him.…