Luke

Scars #2 - The Scars of Memory

The Scriptures share countless stories of failure on the part of the followers of Jesus. Peter fell asleep. Judas betrayed him. The disciples ran when Jesus was arrested. Peter denied him. We aren’t so different. If we were to tell the stories of our failures, the list would be long. Our memories are often scarred by the memories of our sins. Yet, Jesus rises to meet the betrayer. Jesus rises to embrace the cross. He leans into it because he knows that his cross means that our record is clean and erased. As a result, we have a new name. Luke 22:47-62.

What shall we do with Jesus? - #2 - Falling out of Trees

Zacchaeus simply wanted to catch a glimpse of Jesus. He was a chief tax collector and was considered repulsive to so many. Yet, Jesus invited himself over for dinner at his house. And when he did, Zacchaeus practically fell out of the tree. His life was changed. Not only did he follow Jesus, but he responded with radical generosity and kindness. What will you do when Jesus invites himself over for dinner? That’s our question this week. We’ll be looking at Luke 19:1-10.