Archive for Luke
Questioning Jesus
In Luke 20:27-40, a group of religious people called “Sadducees” question Jesus about resurrection and marriage. In this message, Wayne explores the passage in the larger context of Luke’s gospel and especially the current section in which Jesus is in the Jerusalem temple everyday, teaching and experiencing opposition.
Jesus and the Widow of Nain
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Reader: James Foster
Speaker: Wayne Cox
Who is the miracle in Luke 7:11-17 for? A strange question, perhaps, given that a man who was dead is alive again. And yet, the way Luke tells the story, it seems Jesus’ compassion is focused on the widowed mother. This is a fascinating episode that reveals a lot about how, when, and where God’s glory shows up!
Sermon for a Level Place
Since we’re spending the month of July “on the road,” we’ll be posting some message audio from the past. This one is taken from our series through the book of Luke. It’s Jesus’ most famous ’sermon’ and it is for all of us. The challenge of blessings and damnations are brought into our modern experiences.
A “Burning” Faith
Easter Sunday, 2009! Our study of Luke reaches chapter 24. This scene with two travelers and the risen Jesus is characterized by three words: Amazement. “Inform”ation. Encounter.
Palm Sunday
Jesus is revealed as the true king in Luke 19:29-44. The “things that are required for peace” are 1) the coming of the king and 2) the response of welcome by the people. This message marked the beginning of Holy Week for the church and the community life of The Bridge Community.
