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Read along as Matthew guides us through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus tells the Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Jesus also welcomes little children to have a special place in the kingdom of God. Then he has a discussion with a certain ruler about eternal life. Finally, Jesus predicts his own death and resurrection a third time. 

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Read along as Matthew guides us through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus is traveling between Galilee and Samaria, and he heals ten men with leprosy. But only one of them returns to say thank you. Why do some of us recognize God's handiwork and blessings in our lives, while others fail to see what's really going on? Next, Jesus get's into a discussion with the Pharisees about the kingdom of God and when or ...

Read along as Matthew guides us through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus tells the Parable of the Shrewd Manager and teaches about money, Moses and the prophets,  and our ultimate hope -- God's redeeming grace. In a world where sin is very real, Jesus is asking his followers to be people of forgiveness, trusting in Christ's redeeming grace. And we respond like the disciples, "Increase our faith!"

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Read along as Matthew guides us through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus encounters a challenge from Pharisees about his table fellowship practices that include sinners and tax collectors. Why does Jesus choose to associate with "those people"? Jesus tells the Parable of the Lost Sheep to explain, as well as the Parable of the Lost Coin. God, Jesus explains, is seeking and saving the lost. God wants to find and ...

Read along as Matthew guides us through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus tells the Parable of the Mustard Seed, teaches about the Narrow Door, and expresses his sorrow for the city of Jerusalem. Then Jesus goes to eat at a prominent Pharisee's house where he explains a little about God's version of true hospitality.

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Read along as Matthew guides us through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus continues to teach us not to worry, to trust in Him and seek the Kingdom. He also teaches about apocalyptic time and the current time of "now" (i.e. his life, death and resurrection), and given the time, he invites repentance and encourages new growth. It's not too late to change your ways, to be transformed by the redeeming love of Je...

Read along as Matthew guides you through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus offers warnings and encouragement. He tells a parable about a rich fool and teaches that we need not worry about our lives because God has already given us everything we need: life and everlasting life.

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Read along as Matthew guides you through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus is accused harnessing demonic power to drive out demons. He explains that a house divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus bemoans the crowd for wanting signs (for all the wrong reasons) and teaches about true repentance and the sign of Jonah. He pushes the issue further to teach that our hearts (inner life) need to be in holy harmony with our act...

Read along as Matthew guides you through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus is tested by an expert in the law. Spoiler Alert: Jesus passes the test and what emerges is a beautiful expression of what is required of all humanity–to love god and love your neighbor. A important question is asked, "who is my neighbor?", and Jesus responds by telling the Parable of the Good Samaritan. 

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Read along as Matthew guides you through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus asks who people say he is. Then Jesus explains that he must suffer, be killed, and on the third day be raised to life. Finally, Jesus takes Peter, John and James with him up a mountain to pray. And Jesus is transfigured before them.

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Read along as Matthew guides you through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus heals another child, and for the second time foreshadows the crucifixion by saying he must be handed over men. Meanwhile, the disciples continue to misunderstand Jesus and argue over who amongst them is the greatest. Jesus explains the cost of following him.

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Read along as Matthew guides you through the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus heals a woman and raises a girl who everything thought was dead. Then Jesus sends out the Twelve disciples, giving them a certain type of authority and power. Next, Jesus feeds a massive crowd of people, while humbling his recently empowered disciples. 

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Read along with Matthew as he guides you through the next section of the Gospel of Luke. In these verse, Jesus is the guest at a Pharisee's table when something unexpected happens–a weeping woman interrupts the meal and anoints Jesus' feet. Then we learn Jesus is traveling with not only male disciples, but women as well, who are helping his cause. Jesus then speaks to a large crowd and tells them a parable.

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Read along with Matthew as he guides you through another section of the Gospel of Luke. In these verses, Jesus teaches that things hidden will be made known, and he has an interesting take on who comprises his real family. Then Jesus travels across the Sea of Galilee and encounters a demon-possessed man.

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Matthew Schmidt guides readers through Luke 7:1-35. Jesus encounters a Roman Centurion and heals his servant. He also raises a widow's son, and has an interesting message for the imprisoned John the Baptist. Stay tuned next week for another reading from the Gospel of Luke.

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