When Jesus speaks, he is direct, straight-forward and almost mocking is his prabolic criticism. Do not think his words were merely for that generation, as usual, we too, have a lot to learn eg. not looking down on others.
The underlying lesson from these parables and miracles is to have faith. The good seed has to be sown in faith; the storms of life have to be faced with faith; God’s decisions for us have to be accepted in faith. (Luke 8)
We look at Mary, Elizabeth and Zechariah and how the faith of righteous followers is tested in the moment. Jesus is coming back soon, how will we react to the angel? (Luke 1)
Jesus knows what we do and even our motivations and thoughts, he also knows our inner struggles, our difficulties, and he has promised us that he will give us a crown of everlasting life, if we overcome.
All things work for the good for those that love God, even guilt and regret, so in this talk we try to see through clouds of guilt and regret to the victory we have been given in Christ, ‘forgetting the things behind and reaching forward to the
Allowing Christ to be our victory, by letting go of everything that frustrates God’s purpose with us. (based on Hebrews 10). Listen to all of Hebrews in one go, make sure you check the autoplay box.