Day: 37 Text: Luke 16: 1-9 Introduction- The parable of the Shrewd Manager is one of the more puzzling parables of Jesus. Jesus tells us about a manager who, upon learning he’s about to lose his job, quickly acts to secure his future. He reduces the debts owed to his master, hoping to gain favor...
Day: 36 Text: LUKE 15: 11-32 NIV Introduction-A Certain man had 2 sons, the younger one asked for his portion of his father’s inheritance. He took all his possessions and went far away on a long journey and squandered it all. There was a famine in that city and he had a tough time feeding....
Memory Verse: … “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you – Psalm 37:5 (NLT). Text: Ephesians 5:10-20 Spiritual Emphasis: Life is about decision making and these decisions are driven by choices, motivations, needs, fear, satisfaction, desires and faith. Time is a gift from God, and none of us...
Day: 35 Text: Luke 15:8-10Introduction:Imagine you’ve lost something valuable, something that means a lot to you—maybe a piece of jewelry or a family heirloom. You search high and low, refusing to give up until you find it. That’s the heart of the Parable of the Lost Coin. Jesus tells this story to show us how...
Day: 34 Text: Luke. 15:3-7 Introduction- This parable talks about how God will leave anything and everything to pursue a lost soul. The parable shows us how deep the Father’s love is for us and how He will stop at nothing to make sure that the lost are found! The sheep represent God’s people and...
Day: 33 Text: Luke 14:28-33.(NIV) Introduction- “Counting the cost” means recognizing and agreeing to some terms first. Before beginning any significant project, you must determine if you have the necessary resources or commitment to complete or follow through with it. Whether it is a small or big project, you have to plan carefully and weigh...
Day: 32 Text: Lk 14: 16-24 Introduction- The invitation to the banquet in this parable is basically a portrayal of the invitation into the kingdom of God, which happens when the gospel is preached to us. This parable references different types circumstances/ excuses people have when the gospel is presented to them. However a very...
Day: 31 Text: Luke 17:7-10 Introduction- Our relationship with God is beautiful in it`s simplicity. He is our God; our Father and we are his children. He is our friend. We are coheirs with Jesus, coworkers in the vineyard. But we must never forget he is our master, and we are his servants. Life Lessons–...
Day: 30 Text: Luke 10:30-37 Introduction In this parable, Jesus answered the question “Who is my neighbor?” with an illustration. He told the story of a Jewish traveler who was attacked, robbed and left to die on the Jericho Road. Two Jews – a priest and a Levite – both in the ministry, walked past...
Day: 29 Text: Luke 11: 5-8 (NLT) Introduction In the Parable of the Friend Seeking Bread Jesus tells his disciples the story of a man who goes to ask for bread from a friend very late at night. The friend responds that because he and his family have already settled in for the night, that...
