Jesus was being questioned by a religious expert during a series of confrontations in Jerusalem meant to trap Him with theological debates. When asked which commandment is the greatest, Jesus cut thro...  Read More

In these passages, Jesus told two closely connected parables during His final week in Jerusalem, directly confronting the religious leaders who questioned His authority. The parable of the two sons ex...  Read More

As Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final week of His earthly ministry, the Gospel writers recorded a series of events that revealed both His identity and the growing conflict surrounding Him. Riding o...  Read More

Luke 19:1–10 and John 12:1–11 are connected by context and timing as Jesus moves steadily toward Jerusalem and the cross. In Luke 19, Jesus encountered Zacchaeus, a wealthy and despised tax collector ...  Read More

In this text, John records the death and resurrection of Lazarus, a close friend of Jesus, set within the context of growing tension between Jesus and the religious leaders. When Lazarus became ill, J...  Read More

In this passage, a wealthy, morally upright ruler approached Jesus with an earnest question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus affirmed the goodness of God and pointed him to the command...  Read More

In Luke 15:1–32, tax collectors and “sinners” drew near to hear Jesus, and the Pharisees and scribes grumbled that He welcomed them and ate with them. Jesus responded with three connected parables: a ...  Read More

In Luke 13:22–30, Jesus was traveling toward Jerusalem, teaching in towns and villages, when someone asked, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” Jesus didn’t satisfy curiosity with statistics. Ins...  Read More

In Luke 12:1–48, Jesus spoke candidly about what it means to live as citizens of God’s kingdom in a world shaped by fear, hypocrisy, and misplaced priorities. He warned that nothing hidden will remain...  Read More

When Jesus entered the home of Mary and Martha, two very different responses to His presence emerged. Martha busied herself with serving, eager to honor Jesus through hospitality, while Mary sat quiet...  Read More

In Luke 10:25–37, Jesus responded to a religious expert who was seeking to test Him with a question about eternal life. Rather than giving a lecture, Jesus lead the man to answer his own question—love...  Read More

In John 10:11–42, Jesus deepened the shepherd imagery by declaring, “I am the good shepherd.” Unlike hired hands who abandon the sheep when danger comes, the Good Shepherd knows His sheep, protects th...  Read More