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Day 50 - Luke 24.49

2010-04-07T06:01:24Z

Today's Verse

Luke 24.49

Jesus said to them, ‘I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.’

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Living power

Jesus’ disciples are not asked to make a difference on their own; they have each other and they have the help of God’s Spirit, the ’power from on high’.

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Day 49 - Luke 24.36

2010-04-06T06:01:49Z

Today's Verse

Luke 24.36

Jesus said, "repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in my name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things".

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Living witnesses

Jesus’ disciples make a difference by living the words of Jesus. They also make a difference by telling the story of Jesus. They are witnesses by word and deed.

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Day 48 - Luke 24.15

2010-04-05T06:01:03Z

Today's Verse

Luke 24.15

While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, ‘What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?’

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A living companion

A wonderful story of encounter with Jesus who draws alongside and walks with the two disciples. He listens to their story.

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Day 47 - Luke 24.5

2010-04-04T06:01:57Z

Today's Verse

Luke 24.5

The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the angels said to them, ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.'

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Living life

Words today, not of Jesus but of angels. Words of promise and joy, ’he has risen’. Words of direction, ’why look for the living among the dead?’

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Day 46 - Luke 23.46

2010-04-03T06:01:25Z

Today's Verse

Luke 23.46

Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.’ Having said this, he breathed his last.

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Trust

Jesus’ dying words express what has been central and constant in his life: his trust in God. It has shaped his path from the beginning and now it sustains him and marks his final moments.

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Day 45 - Luke 23.34

2010-04-02T06:01:01Z

Today's Verse

Luke 23.34

Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’

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Forgiveness

As Jesus suffers intense agony on the cross, betrayed, deserted, mocked and the victim of cruelty, cowardice and injustice, he prays forgiveness for all those who have treated him so shamefully.

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Day 44 - Luke 22.19-20

2010-04-01T06:01:58Z

Today's Verse

Luke 22.19-20

Jesus said, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.’

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Life

At his last meal with his disciples Jesus gives them a simple way to remember him. As Jesus gives the bread and the wine, so he gives his life for them and to them; … and for us … and to us.

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Day 43 - Luke 21.3,4

2010-03-31T06:01:02Z

Today's Verse

Luke 21.3,4

Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.’

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Giving

Jesus watches people giving gifts at the temple. He’s clear about where real generosity lies. Real giving is giving that costs. This is the giving that makes a difference.

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Day 42 - Luke 18.14

2010-03-30T06:01:56Z

Today's Verse

Luke 18.14

Jesus said ‘All who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.’

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Humility

This last week of Jesus’ life was also marked by his humility; seen in his washing of his disciples feet and in the way he faced his trial and suffering. Yet in that humility there is truth and strength.

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Day 41 - Luke 16.10

2010-03-29T06:01:11Z

Today's Verse

Luke 16.10

Jesus said, ‘Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.’

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Faithfulness

In the last week of his life, Jesus’ faithfulness is strongly evident: faithfulness to his friends, to God and to the way of love. In betrayal, in desertion, in trial and in suffering, he remains loyal, true and faithful.

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Day 40 - Luke 19.41,42

2010-03-28T06:01:15Z

Today's Verse

Luke 19.41,42

As Jesus came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.’

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Peace

This week, Holy Week, we look at some of the qualities which stand out in Jesus, not least in the last week of his life; qualities which should also mark the lives of his disciples. Today, as he enters Jerusalem, Jesus weeps for those who cannot see the way of peace.

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Day 39 - Luke 14.13-14

2010-03-27T06:01:57Z

Today's Verse

Luke 14.13-14

Jesus said ‘When you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous’.

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Living God's welcome

Disciples of Jesus are called to live radically, making a difference in the world. But it often begins very simply, as God’s love begins, with a heart that welcomes all and loves without expecting anything back.

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Day 38 - Luke 13.20-21

2010-03-26T06:01:19Z

Today's Verse

Luke 13.20-21

Jesus said, ‘To what should I compare the kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened’.

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Changing the world

This analogy belongs with yesterday’s verse. Like yeast, a small bit of goodness, or faith, or love, or generosity can have a great effect. It can, in fact, change the whole situation.

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Day 37 - Luke 13.18-19

2010-03-25T06:01:31Z

Today's Verse

Luke 13.18-19

Jesus said ‘What is the kingdom of God like? It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches’.

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Making a difference

The difference that the disciples of Jesus are called to make in the world is great and broad, like the branches of a tree. It will probably begin with a small action, like the seed from which the tree grew.

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Day 36 - Luke 12.48

2010-03-24T06:01:00Z

Today's Verse

Luke 12.48

Jesus said, ‘From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded’.

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Responsible living

The lives of the disciples of Jesus are to reflect the gifts and resources they have received. Skills, talents, wealth, time and energy bring with them the responsibility to make a difference.

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Day 35 - Luke 12.35-36

2010-03-23T06:01:34Z

Today's Verse

Luke 12.35-36

Jesus said, ‘Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks’.

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Living ready

Jesus’ disciples are to live ready for action. It’s as if they are servants waiting for their master’s return. They have their eyes on a bigger picture and live accordingly. They live with hope.

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Day 34 - Luke 12.34

2010-03-22T06:01:00Z

Today's Verse

Luke 12.34

Jesus said ‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’

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Living your heart

The reason Jesus’ disciples are instructed to sell their possessions and give to the poor (see yesterday’s verse), is not just to help the poor but also to help them discover their heart’s true treasure.

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Day 33 - Luke 12.32-34

2010-03-21T06:01:18Z

Today's Verse

Luke 12.32-34

Jesus said, ‘Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.’

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Radical living

This week, Jesus words invite us to live a radical difference. Today, some challenging words: how ready are we to live really differently?

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Day 32 - Luke 12.22-23

2010-03-20T06:01:48Z

Today's Verse

Luke 12.22-23

Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.’

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Knowing life's value

As we know our own value, and as we are able to see the value of the people and things around us, so we become more able to see where the true value of life really lies and to live more freely as Jesus disciples.

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Day 31 - Luke 12.6-7

2010-03-19T06:01:28Z

Today's Verse

Luke 12.6-7

Jesus said, ‘Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. But even the hairs of your head are all counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.’

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Knowing your value

We cannot see true, or know the true value of what we see around unless we also know our own true value. Our value comes from God’s knowledge of us and his love for us.

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Day 30 - Luke 11.34

2010-03-18T06:01:51Z

Today's Verse

Luke 11.34

Jesus said, ‘Your eye is the lamp of your body. If your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light; but if it is not healthy, your body is full of darkness.’

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Seeing true

For Jesus, the eye is like the gateway through which things enter and shape our lives. In that sense, a healthy eye leads to a healthy life. He is asking, how do we ‘see’ what is around us.

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Day 29 - Luke 11.27-28

2010-03-17T06:01:05Z

Today's Verse

Luke 11.27-28

While Jesus was saying this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, ‘Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts that nursed you!’ But he said, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!’

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Obeying Jesus

Discipleship begins with time spent with Jesus; it is nurtured in prayer. But discipleship is evidenced in action.

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Day 28 - Luke 11.9-10

2010-03-16T06:01:32Z

Today's Verse

Luke 11.9-10

Jesus said, ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.’

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Receiving from Jesus

Jesus encourages his disciples to pray simply and to pray with faith and trust. As they seek God’s daily provision and his reality (see yesterday) their prayers will find an answer.

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Day 27 - Luke 11.2

2010-03-15T06:01:54Z

Today's Verse

Luke 11.2

Jesus said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread.'

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Praying with Jesus

Jesus invites his disciples to pray simply; to recognise an open dependence on God and to seek the reality of God in their lives and in the world.

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Day 26 - Luke 10.41-42

2010-03-14T06:01:04Z

Today's Verse

Luke 10.41-42

Jesus answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.’

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Taking time with Jesus

This week we are invited to reflect about how living close to Jesus helps us to see things and ourselves as they really are. Martha chose to rush around, Mary to sit with Jesus. Mary chose the better option.

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Day 25 - Luke 10.28

2010-03-13T06:01:32Z

Today's Verse

Luke 10.28

‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ And Jesus said to him, 'do this, and you shall live.'

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Loving others

The second requirement for life is simply stated, love others as you love yourself. Many laws and moral codes are contained, and brought to life, in this simple command. ‘Do it and you will live’, says Jesus; perhaps that’s not so simple.

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Day 24 - Luke 10.27

2010-03-12T06:01:08Z

Today's Verse

Luke 10.27

He answered ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind’.

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Loving God

The final two verses for this week are not strictly words of Jesus. They are from the Jewish law and Jesus commends the teacher who quotes them as a summary of all that God requires of us. The first requirement is to love God with all we are and all we have.

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Day 23 - Luke 10.8-9

2010-03-11T06:01:23Z

Today's Verse

Luke 10.8-9

Jesus said, ‘Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; cure the sick who are there, and say to them, “The kingdom of God has come near to you”.’

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Pointing to God

Jesus’ disciples are called to travel lightly, to bring peace and, in their words and through their lives, to point people to the living and healing presence of God.

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Day 22 - Luke 10.5-6

2010-03-10T06:01:38Z

Today's Verse

Luke 10.5-6

Jesus said, ‘Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you.’

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Bringing God's peace

As Jesus’ disciples go out into the communities and world around them, the first thing they are to bring is peace.

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Day 21 - Luke 10.3-4

2010-03-09T06:01:23Z

Today's Verse

Luke 10.3-4

Jesus said, ‘Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road.’

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Trusting in God

As Jesus’ disciples look to God and choosing to make a difference, they are to travel lightly, to live simply, trusting in God in a sometimes hostile world.

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Day 20 - Luke 10.2

2010-03-08T06:01:57Z

Today's Verse

Luke 10.2

Jesus said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.’

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Working with God

There’s much for the disciples of Jesus to do in the world. It’s ready to be done. Are they ready to do it?

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Day 19 - Luke 9. 61-62

2010-03-07T06:01:48Z

Today's Verse

Luke 9. 61-62

Another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.’ Jesus said to him, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God’.

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Looking to God

This week we consider how living Jesus’ way invites us to engage with God and God’s world. Today’s verse calls for a single minded commitment to serving God.

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Day 18 - Luke 9.48

2010-03-06T06:01:06Z

Today's Verse

Luke 9.48

Jesus said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me; for the least among all of you is the greatest’.

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Big-hearted living

As we let go, as we live with ‘open hands’ so we discover we can live with big hearts; hearts that are loving and welcoming. As we welcome others, so we welcome Jesus.

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Day 17 - Luke 9.24-25

2010-03-05T06:01:51Z

Today's Verse

Luke 9.24-25

Jesus said, ‘for those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it. What does it profit them if they gain the whole world, but lose or forfeit themselves?’

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Open-handed living

Jesus expands on yesterday’s verse. Letting go of our lives is actually the key to discovering our lives; the more we seek to grab hold of life the more we lose it.

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Day 16 - Luke 9.23

2010-03-04T06:01:55Z

Today's Verse

Luke 9.23

Jesus said ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me’.

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Living selflessly

Some challenging words from Jesus! If we are to follow Jesus fully, we need to let go of things which we hold onto tightly. These can be things such as our ambitions, our fears, our pride or our small mindedness.

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Day 15 - Luke 9.3-5

2010-03-03T06:01:20Z

Today's Verse

Luke 9.3-5

Jesus said to them, ‘Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic’.

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Living simply

Jesus sends out his disciples to spread the news of God’s presence and love. They are to travel simply; trusting in God and dependent on the hospitality of those to whom they go.

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Day 14 - Luke 8.17

2010-03-02T06:01:27Z

Today's Verse

Luke 8.17

Jesus said, ‘for nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light’.

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Living openly

Jesus doesn’t make it clear when this disclosure will happen; he might be referring to a final judgement, but equally he might be describing a general principle of life. The point is that secrets will always out.

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Day 13 - Luke 7.47

2010-03-01T06:01:45Z

Today's Verse

Luke 7.47

Jesus said ‘I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.’

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Living graciously

At a meal, a woman shows her love for Jesus by pouring perfume on his feet; Jesus contrasts her act with the lack of warmth and welcome from the host of the dinner.

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Day 12 - Luke 6.46

2010-02-28T06:01:06Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.46

Jesus said ‘Why do you call me “Lord, Lord”, and do not do what I tell you?’

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Living action

This week we look at some of the key things Jesus said which point to a different way to live. Today’s verse makes it clear that we cannot simply live Jesus’ life in our heads or even our hearts; action is required.

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Day 11 - Luke 6.45

2010-02-27T00:20:24Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.45

Jesus said, ‘The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.’

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Love and goodness

With somewhat strong and direct language, Jesus gets to the heart of the matter: it’s what in the heart that counts. This determines all we are and all we say.

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Day 10 - Luke 6.42

2010-02-26T00:20:45Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.42

Jesus said, ‘How can you say to your neighbour, “Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye”, when you yourself do not see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbour’s eye’.

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Love and integrity

With a typical compelling and humorous image, Jesus makes a powerful point about our tendency to hypocrisy.

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Day 9 - Luke 6.38

2010-02-25T00:20:17Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.38

Jesus said, 'Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.’

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Love and generosity

Using the analogy of a flour seller in the market who goes out of his way to give a generous amount, Jesus encourages his disciples to be generous in all they are and do.

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Day 8 - Luke 6.37

2010-02-24T00:20:15Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.37

Jesus said, ‘Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven’.

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Love and forgiveness

For Jesus, it’s not simply a matter of what we do or how we treat others, but true love shows in what we say, and think, about people. Speak well of others and forgive and so receive good in return.

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Day 7 - Luke 6.32

2010-02-23T00:20:19Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.32

Jesus said, ‘If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them’.

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Love of a different kind

Jesus spells out here how the love of his followers must be strikingly different. He invites us to see love as something freely offered even if it we get nothing back.

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Day 6 - Luke 6.31

2010-02-22T00:20:44Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.31

Jesus said, ’Do to others as you would have them do to you’.

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Love and the golden rule

This short saying of Jesus is often known as the ‘golden rule’ and is also found in a wide range of cultures around the world.

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Day 5 - Luke 6.27-28

2010-02-21T00:20:17Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.27-28

Jesus said, ‘Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you’.

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Love for enemies

This week we look at some key sayings of Jesus which Luke’ records in chapter 6 of his gospel. In this verse Jesus sets his disciples a huge challenge. But what a difference it would make if we put it into practice.

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Day 4 - Luke 6.20

2010-02-20T00:20:26Z

Today's Verse

Luke 6.20

Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God’.

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Happiness

These words of Jesus are tricky! As often, he turns things upside down and challenges the accepted wisdom about life. (Another way of saying ‘blessed’ is truly happy.) It might be he is saying that God comes to those who know they need him.

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Day 3 - Luke 5.27-28

2010-02-19T00:20:55Z

Today's Verse

Luke 5.27-28

Jesus saw a tax-collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth; and said to him, ‘Follow me’. He got up, left everything, and followed him.

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Direction

As Jesus begins his ministry he calls together a rather mixed group of followers, or disciples. None of them more surprising than Levi, also known to us as Matthew. Jesus’ call is simply, “Follow me”.

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Day 2 - Luke 4.18b-19

2010-02-18T00:20:23Z

Today's Verse

Luke 4.18b-19

Jesus said ‘God has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free’.

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Freedom to live

Jesus continues to read his ‘manifesto’ in the synagogue at Nazareth. The message that he brings is good news of freedom to all in need, not least those who are often forgotten.

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Day 1 - Luke 4.18a

2010-02-17T06:01:11Z

Today's Verse

Luke 4.18a

Jesus said, ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor’.

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Good News of life

As he begins his public ministry, Jesus returns to his home synagogue in Nazareth and reads from the prophet Isaiah. These words, written centuries before, are like a manifesto for Jesus. He’s come to bring Good News.

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Preview - Luke 9.35

2010-02-09T00:30:29Z

Today's Verse

Luke 9.35

“This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.”

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Listening to Jesus

Three of Jesus’ disciples witness an extraordinary event on a mountain. Jesus external appearance changes to reflect the wonder and light of his inner reality. Today’s verse records the words they heard. God invites them, and us, to know who Jesus is and to listen to his words.

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