Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 9:46-50 In the second place, our Lord Jesus Christ gives us a warning against a bigoted and illiberal spirit. As in the preceding verses, so here, the occasion of the warning is supplied by the conduct of His own disciples. We read that John said to Him, “Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name…
Call to Worship February 11 2018
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 9:37-45 “We have, lastly, in these verses — an example of the spiritual ignorance which may be found even in the hearts of good men. We are told that our Lord said to His disciples, “The Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.” They had heard the same thing from His lips, little…
Call To Worship January 28 2018
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke, J.C. Ryle – Luke 9:12-27 “We see, for another thing, in these verses — a striking emblem of Christ’s ability to supply the spiritual needs of mankind. The whole miracle is a picture. We see in it, as in a mirror — some of the most important truths of Christianity. It is, in fact — a great acted parable of…
Call To Worship January 21 2018
Let us mark, in this passage — the power of a bad conscience. We are told that “when Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by our Lord — he was perplexed, because some were saying that John had been raised from the dead.” He said, “I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?” As great and powerful as Herod was…
Call To Worship January 14 2018
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 8:40-56 Let us notice, secondly, in the verses before us — that faith in Christ’s love and power, is the best remedy in time of trouble. We are told that when Jesus heard the news that the ruler’s daughter was dead, He said to him, “Do not be afraid; only believe — and she will be healed.”…
Call To Worship January 7 2018
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 8:26-39 Let us mark, finally — the wonderful change which Christ can work in Satan’s slaves. We are told that the Gadarenes “found the man the demons had departed from — sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind.” That sight must indeed have been strange and astonishing! The man’s past history and condition, no…