This is the summery of what we studied Tuesday morning, September 29th. We were reminded of the value of persistence in prayer. We saw the faulty of exalting yourself to God, and the wisdom of maintaining a humble heart before God. Jesus welcomed children and a blind man even though the apostles or the crowds were trying to prevent them from coming to Jesus. And, Jesus got to the heart of the rich young ruler who valued his earthly riches more than the promise of eternal riches. Luke 18 is a treasure of instruction and encouragement. I hope that this blog will give all us ladies the opportunity to continue to converse about what the Lord has taught us in Luke 18. Please post your thoughts, ask questions, respond, etc… I hope that this can be an interactive time for all our ladies. Blessings.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 7:29 am
I really enjoyed studying Chapter 18 last week … I love studying the power of prayer, and being reminded to be persistent in prayer, coming humbly before the thrown of grace with faith like a child.
* The parents were persistent in bringing their children to Christ
* The blind man was persistent in asking for healing from Christ
* The tax gatherer beat his breast as he begged for God’s mercy
Better yet, Jesus responded to all of these.
* He told the crowds that the kingdom of God belongs to such as these (children), and whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.
* He told the blind man, receive your sight, your faith has made you well.
* He told the disciples that the tax gatherer was justified before God.
The whole chapter just came together for me. I was reminded that not only are we called to pray, we need to pray, and God hears and responds to our prayer.
We have been studying Luke for over 18 weeks now, and I am really starting to be able to pick out themes. I’m not great at this, so I’m curious:
What themes have everyone else been finding throughout the book of Luke?
October 4th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I like that Lisa.
I was convicted that I don’t pray enough. Sometimes I pray for something one time but I understood in this chapter, that the Lord likes to have dialog with us about our prayers-that I should revisit a topic or concern over and over again and fellowship with God about stuff like I do with my husband or my friends.
~S
October 4th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Bible Study (“Then who can be saved?” & “The things impossible with men are possible with God.”Share
And Jesus looked at him and said,
“How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!
“For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
And they who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”
But He said,
“The things impossible with men are possible with God.”
-Luke 18:24-27
This makes me think:
Wealth can be other things than money.
It can be a wealth of love, like it was for me in my youth and life;
and it truly was that very wealth that kept me from the Kingdom of God.
Maybe someone else’s wealth is “stuff”,
or strength,
or great health and mental capacity so that they are as a Super Human in this world
(those weren’t my gifts : ).
Maybe for someone else it’s an amazing talent
(I never had those problems : ).
My wealth of love became my idol,
and idols just do not fit through the door into God’s Kingdom;
so I was left outside…a lot.
God knew what He was doing, though (as usual and of course).
Like any good father, He was all about lessons with me.
He let me remain “outside” so that I’d come around to wanting to be “inside.”
He didn’t leave me unwatched,
but He did let me feel the pains and extreme discomforts of being outside (of His Kingdom).
And I am glad He does that.
I do not like pain -who does?
But I do appreciate the fact that He teaches me to love Him.
I appreciate that He has not abandoned me to my self-will (which is hell -for me and maybe everyone?).
I am almost sure that many of the people who have loved me have even thought at some time or another,
“That person is just impossible. They will never change. They always will be (fill in the blanks).”
And they would have been right had not God loved me before I loved Him.
He did indeed take an impossible situation, with an impossible human being, who had an impossibly annoying attitude of pride, and made me into one of His own.
He’s still doing the work of changing me, in fact (sanctification).
While my human mind might say that a person will not ever change (and be saved),
God says,
“The things impossible with men are possible with God.” -Luke 18:27
I believe Him.
He’s much more dependable than me.
October 5th, 2009 at 8:31 am
This is great! I am enjoying reliving our thoughts and expanding on them! Becky, thanks for joining us here! I hope you can make it Tuesday morning this week! We have missed you. (I know you will have to be a little late…Andrew to school in Auburn, etc) Hope to see all our beloved ladies Tuesday morning!
October 5th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Becky quoted…
“The things impossible with men are possible with God.” -Luke 18:27
Amen to this. I ask that God will build up my faith today on this promise.
~Sadie