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…
Call To Worship December 31 2017
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 8:22-25 “We see, thirdly, in these verses — how great is the power of our Lord Jesus Christ. We read that when His disciples awoke Him in the storm, “He arose, and rebuked the wind, and the raging of the waters — and they ceased, and there was a calm.” This was, no doubt, a mighty miracle….
Call to Worship December 24 2017
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 2:1-7 “Let us notice, secondly — the PLACE where Christ was born. It was not at Nazareth of Galilee, where His mother Mary lived. The prophet Micah had foretold that the event was to take place at Bethlehem. (Micah 5:2.) And so it came to pass. At Bethlehem, Christ was born. The overruling providence of God appears…
Call to Worship December 17 2017
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 8:16-21 “We learn, secondly, from these verses — the great importance of right hearing. The words of our Lord Jesus Christ ought to impress that lesson deeply on our hearts. He says, “Take heed how you hear!” The degree of benefit which men receive from all the means of grace — depends entirely on the way in…
Call To Worship December 10 2017
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 8:4-15 “The parable of the sower, contained in these verses, is reported more frequently than any parable in the Bible. It is a parable of universal application. The things it relates are continually going on in every congregation to which the Gospel is preached. The four kinds of hearts it describes are to be found in every…
Call To Worship December 3 2017
Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J.C. Ryle Luke 7:40-50 We see in this passage that men may show some outward respect to Christ, and yet remain unconverted. The Pharisee before us is a case in point. He showed our Lord Jesus Christ more respect than many did. He even “desired Him that He would eat with him.” Yet all this time he was profoundly ignorant…