The better we understand our core values, the better we can live out our unique church identity with clarity and resolve, for the glory of God.
Luke 19:11-27 - "The Return of the King"
When we lose the hope of Jesus returning tomorrow, we tend to lose sight of His purpose for us today. But Scripture is clear that our King is coming back, and so we must remain faithful in the meantime. Today’s passage first focuses on the recognition of the returning King, and then turns to what will happen when He returns.
Luke 19:1-10 - "Greediness Healed"
We often fail to see ourselves and others in light of Christ’s purpose and power. So today’s passage is a wonderful reminder of His purpose, which is also our purpose, which He empowers us for. Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and He does it through us.
Luke 18:35-43 - "Blindness Healed"
Christians and non-Christians alike are affected by spiritual blindness, and it keeps us from seeing God, ourselves, and others as we ought to. But if we respond to Jesus with faith, then He will heal our spiritual blindness. In our passage, we see a blind man responding with faith in vv. 35-39, and then we see the incredible results of that faith in vv. 40-43.
