Category: Luke 6

Proper Self-Assessment

March 29, 2016

Jesus Christ is the exalted Son of God who humbles himself. Interestingly, all around Jesus are humiliated sons of man who seek to exalt themselves. Our Great Teacher has little fondness for those who are great in their own eyes. Towards such he offers tough words of rebuke and condemnation. Instead of being arrogant self-righteous … More Proper Self-Assessment

Fat and Happy: Not So Important to the Christian

February 20, 2015

In Luke 6:20-23, Jesus comments on those who live not for themselves and not for today. Instead, certain people live for the Son of Man and the glorious joy still to come. Sometimes on earth, this is a wealthy and happy assembly. However, quite often, they are best described as being poor, hungry, weepy, hated, excluded, reviled, and … More Fat and Happy: Not So Important to the Christian