Category Archives: Book of Luke, December 2019

Today is our final chapter in Luke. Twenty-four chapters in 24 days. All leading up to Jesus’ ascension. And, His birthday tomorrow. These days flew by for me. I pray you have a blessed Christmas followed by a 2020 filled with hope and a new (or renewed) closeness to God. May His love touch youContinue reading “Luke Chapter 24: Our reading for December 24, 2019”

1Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. 2And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a king.” 3So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.Continue reading “Luke Chapter 23: Our reading for December 23, 2019”

Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 1Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, 2and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some way to get rid of Jesus, for they were afraid of the people. 3Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4And Judas went to theContinue reading “Luke Chapter 22: Our reading for December 22, 2019”

The Widow’s Offering 1As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. 2He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. 3“Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. 4All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but sheContinue reading “Luke Chapter 21: Our reading for December 21, 2019”

The Authority of Jesus Questioned 1One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, together with the elders, came up to him.2“Tell us by what authority you are doing these things,” they said. “Who gave you this authority?”Continue reading “Luke Chapter 20: Our reading for December 20, 2019”