Why have you underlined those three words? Because the Gospel of Luke has a trajectory. Like every story, it has a plot. It is a narrative heading somewhere. And there are little hints in this text taking us there.
In Verse 1, what word did I ask you to remember?
- Galilean.
In Verse 2-6, what word did I ask you to remember?
- Perish.
In verse 6-9, what phrase did I ask you to remember?
- One more year.
This passage, then, is a catalyst for repentance and as well as long term motivation.
When suffering knocks at your door and you say there is no seat for him, he tells you not to worry because he has brought his own stool.Jesus has therefore sat on that stool with you and for you.
That kind of love; that kind of suffering; that kind of God-immersed-the-real-world-of-Sin-and-Pain; may well be the motivation that you and I need to turn to him.
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3 comments:
I liked it alot. Especially the end. You threw me off and you took me somewhere I wasn't expecting or prepared to go. I hadn't seen the link (Galilean - sacrifice under Pilate - a year from now).
wow. excelente stuff.
hey j, so excited that you have posted sermons. been away. will sit down for a read when i get a chance. Just wanted to say we miss you, and prayed for you and your fam at PG tonight. bless you heaps, rhea
Thanks Samuel and Rhea.
Samuel -- I'm impressed since English is not your first language!
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