Luke in 50 Days
A Journey Through the Gospel of Luke
Displaying Episode 11 - 20 of 53 in total of Luke in 50 Days with the tag “ascension press”.
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Day 40: The Authority of Jesus Questioned
February 23rd, 2025 | 18 mins 8 secs
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Jeff and Scott discuss how Jesus teaches with authority, unlike the other rabbis of his time. They also examine the parable of the wicked tenants and how Jesus is using this parable to relate the story of salvation history. Today's reading: Luke 20:1-19
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Day 39: Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem
February 22nd, 2025 | 22 mins 12 secs
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Jeff and Scott explore Old Testament stories that prefigure Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. They cover multiple connections with the Passover, King Solomon, Macabees, and Ezekiel 10. Today's reading: Luke 19:28-48
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Day 38: Jesus and Zacchaeus
February 21st, 2025 | 22 mins 50 secs
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Jeff and Scott share different insights about the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. They highlight the historical and cultural context in this section of readings, along with a technique Jesus is using to speak directly to the leaders. Today's reading: Luke 19:1-27
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Day 37: Spiritual Blindness
February 20th, 2025 | 23 mins 5 secs
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Jeff and Scott talk about several parables and point out how Jesus lifted up people who were considered unfavorable or were despised to highlight the theme of Jubilee. They also discuss the story of Jesus' encounter with the rich ruler, which shows how Jesus is preaching an internal understanding of the law in the heart, not just righteous external actions. Today's reading: Luke 18:1-43
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Day 36: The Present Age and the Age to Come
February 19th, 2025 | 12 mins 53 secs
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Jeff and Scott step back from the readings to explore another central theme in Luke's Gospel, which is the theme of ages—the present age and the age to come. They discuss what can be seen in the Scriptures and how Jesus sometimes reveals what is happening that cannot readily be seen except through the eyes of faith.
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Day 35: Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers
February 18th, 2025 | 18 mins 29 secs
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Jeff and Scott discuss the themes of gratitude and graciousness in the story of Jesus' cleansing of the 10 lepers. They also offer their perspectives on the leper that returned to thank Jesus and his Samaritan background. Today's reading: Luke 17:1-37
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Day 34: The Parable of the Dishonest Steward
February 17th, 2025 | 20 mins 59 secs
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Jeff and Scott examine this parable from several angles and explain how it can be understood as a standalone story. They also discuss the different allusions to Christ in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Today's reading: Luke 16:1-31
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Day 33: The Parable of the Prodigal and His Brother
February 16th, 2025 | 19 mins 40 secs
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Jeff and Scott explore why this famous parable could also be called "the parable of the merciful father." They explore the perspectives of the different characters in this story in the context of Old Testament connections and Jewish culture. Today's reading: Luke 15
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Day 32: Humility and Hospitality
February 15th, 2025 | 21 mins 40 secs
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Jeff and Scott share their insights about the significance and importance of meals in the time of Jesus. They also share various stories about humility and finding Jesus in others. Today's reading: Luke 14
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Day 31: The Parable of the Mustard Seed
February 14th, 2025 | 20 mins 24 secs
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Jeff and Scott examine the parable of the mustard seed in light of Jesus' references to the Kingdom of God. They also relate how these parables relate to the themes of the Exodus story. Today's reading: Luke 13:17-35