Luke
A Portrait in Thanksgiving | Luke 17:11-19
This devotional highlights Jesus' willingness and power to heal and to save. Furthermore, it reveals the heart of thanksgiving and praise which flows from a life touched by God's grace and mercy.
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Mary’s Song of Praise | Luke 1:26-38 and 46-56
In this devotional we reflect upon Mary's prayer of praise to the Lord for his favor towards her and his mercy toward all of his children. Mary marvels at the word, works, and presence of the Lord, as do all who share the same faith and Lord as Mary.
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A Parable of Two Prayers
This devotional explores Jesus' parable about two people who pray. One is proud and confident of his alleged avoidance of sin and good works; the other recognizes his sin and cries out to the Lord for mercy. Mercy is what he received.
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Thy Will Be Done
This devotional examines Jesus' request to avoid the cross, if possible; coupled with his wholehearted resolve to endure the cross for his people. This is not merely an example of radical obedience, but the foundation for the forgiveness, righteousness, and reconciliation of the Christian.
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I Prayed For You
This devotional unpacks Jesus' praying for Peter that his faith would not fail and the implications for us that our faithful High Priest lives to intercede for us.
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Parable of the Prodigal Son
Graduating Senior Christopher Smith give a devotion on Luke 15:1-2, 11-32
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The Last Adam, Temptation, and Being Declared Righteous
We will explore Jesus’ obedience in the face of temptation. Too often this is overlooked as a major work of Christ but it provides some of the best news for us.
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The Silent Power of the Word
In a world where evil seems to get the upper hand more often than not, our Lord strengthens our faith in his unfailing Word by being silent in the hour of darkness.
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Great Joy and Hope
Why does Mary praise God the way she does when she visits Elizabeth in Luke 1? Mary's use of Hannah’s words in 1 Samuel gives us a glimpse of the great joy and hope Mary has in the coming Messiah.
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Feasting in a Fast-Food World
Being a disciple isn’t convenient. But for those of us who live in a fast-food world, the anticipated feast makes it all worthwhile.
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Opening Convocation - Spring 2018
WSC President Joel Kim's opening convocation of the Spring 2018 semester.
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The Unmaking of a Man of God
God makes faithful ministers through prayer, study, and suffering. Over the years he purposes to diminish our self-confidence and bring us into greater dependence on grace. The ever increasing discovery of our weakness makes us increasingly effective shepherds of God's flock.
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The Temptation of Jesus
Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness replicated key moments of human faithlessness. Where others—like Adam, Israel, and you and me—failed, he remained faithful.
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The High Cost Of Being A Disciple
Jesus makes clear to three would-be disciples that following Him means self-denial, suffering, and sacrifice.
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