Look & See (Luke 22:63-23:25)

A few hours before Jesus is on the Cross, the Jewish & Roman authorities ask him who he is. Jesus doesn't give a direct answer - he just shows them. As he fulfils Scripture, proves he is the Suffering Servant, and takes the place of the guilty.

If only the Pharisees, Herod, and Pilate would look and see who is standing in front of them rather than pursuing their own agendas. If only we'd do the same. 

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Comfort Food for the Soul (Luke 22:1-23)

Jesus' last meal was the Passover. This was a shadow of his saving work on the cross. Jesus is the true Passover lamb, whose body was broken and blood was poured out for us. Christians now celebrate the The Lord's Supper (or Communion) to remind us that Jesus has dealt with our past, has made a new way for us to relate to God in the present, and has secured our future. This is such comfort food for hungry, thirsty and anxious souls!

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How to manage your money (Luke 16:1-15)

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is a bit tricky to understand because Jesus calls us to use a dishonest guy as our role model in some ways. So what does it mean to be shrewd? How can we use our money in a way that honours God, strategically blesses other people, and is good for us?

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Parable of the Banquet (Luke 14:1-24)

Jesus wrecked a dinner party by telling parables that exposed the hearts of both his host and the other guests. The key to working out what they mean is to understand WHY Jesus said them. And when you understand the point of his stories, they are offensive and humbling...and amazingly good news. You don't want to miss out on a seat at this table!

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Bigger things to worry about (Luke 12:22-34)

Money, money, money. It's a cause of stress and anxiety for most of us. Whether we think about it often or just sometimes, we all worry about it in some way.

Jesus has a lot to say about money - in this passage, he first comforts us and then calls us to live in light of his kingship when it comes to our cash.

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