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When a father is disrespected and betrayed by his own children, how would we expect him to react? The religious leaders of Jesus’ day believed that those who were sinners and traitors to God’s people were not deserving of love. However, Jesus tells three dramatic stories that describe the depth of compassion and desire God has for every person.

Who gets to sit at the table with Jesus when the time comes? Is it the religious or the powerful? Is it the rich or the influential? In our passage this week, Jesus tells a story that explains who will have a seat at the table.

While we wait for Jesus’ return, it can be very easy to get distracted. But Jesus told His followers to keep their belts tight and lights on every day expecting His return. There’s a blessing for those that do and a consequence for those that don’t. In this passage, He tells us the importance of staying watchful.

“Do not worry.” Easier said than done. But Jesus said it and it is certainly possible to do. In this passage, we will uncover the key to escaping anxiety with regard to our earthly needs, starting with a story about a man who had more than he could have ever dreamed.

As simple as the idea of prayer sounds, many people are intimidated by the idea of hearing from and speaking to God. Since a disciple of Jesus wants to do everything just like Him, it makes perfect sense for us to look to Him to understand how to pray. That’s what we examine in Luke 11 as Jesus gives His followers a prayer model to follow.

We could easily misunderstand Jesus’ message about following His commands and think it means checking off a list of accomplishments. Activity is not a substitute for abiding. Our passage this week contrasts two women and how their responses to Jesus prove this to be true.