Archive for the “Luke” category
Tables Turned
by i.burgess on April 18, 2011
Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the day when the church traditionally celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem for the final time. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus’ journey towards Jerusalem forms a significant theme in his recording of his ministry. Luke 9:51, Jesus ‘set his face’ toward Jerusalem. This centre of first century Palestine. The capital, the concentrated centre [...]
It’s like a mustard seed
by i.burgess on April 1, 2011
Christians love revival. Ask any pastor about revival and, depending on their tradition, they will wax lyrical about Wesley, Whitfield, Edwards or Graham. The great power of these men! Their prayer lives! Their rigorous study! Their innovative thinking! It’s almost as if heaven touched earth briefly when these guys were doing their thing. But how [...]
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