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Luke 8:49-56
“DON’T BE AFRAID; JUST BELIEVE” - May 21, 2023 -
Luke 8:40-48
DAUGHTER, YOUR FAITH HAS HEALED YOU - Mar 31, 2023 -
Luke 8:26-39
JESUS RESTORED A DEMON POSSESSED MAN - Mar 30, 2023 -
Luke 8:22-25
WHERE IS YOUR FAITH? - Mar 29, 2023 -
Luke 8:1-15
THE SEED WITH POTENTIAL - Mar 27, 2023 -
Luke 8:49-56
JESUS GIVES LIFE TO A DEAD GIRL - Jan 27, 2017 -
Luke 8:40-48
JESUS HEALS A BLEEDING WOMAN - Jan 26, 2017 -
Luke 8:26-39
JESUS HEALS A DEMON POSSESSED MAN - Jan 25, 2017 -
Luke 8:22-25
JESUS CALMS THE STORM - Jan 24, 2017 -
Luke 8:16-21
PUT GOD'S WORD INTO PRACTICE - Jan 23, 2017 -
Luke 8:1-15
THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER - Jan 22, 2017 -
Luke 8:22-25
WHERE IS YOUR FAITH? - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 8:26-31
WHAT IS YOUR NAME? - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 8:32-39
TELL HOW MUCH GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 8:40-48
SHE TOUCHED THE EDGE OF HIS CLOAK - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 8:49-56
JUST BELIEVE - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 8:16-21
JESUS' TRUE FAMILY - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 8:11-15
THE MEANING OF THE PARABLE - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 8:4-10
THE PARABLE OF THE SOILS - Jan 01, 2000 -
Luke 8:1-3
PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS - Jan 01, 2000
GOD’S WORD SHINES AND BINDS
Key verse: 21
NIV
A Lamp on a Stand
16 “No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light.(A) 17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.(B) 18 Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.”(C)
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers(D)
19 Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. 20 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers(E) are standing outside, wanting to see you.”
21 He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”(F)
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ESV
A Lamp Under a Jar
16 (A)(B)“No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. 17 (C)For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. 18 (D)Take care then how you hear, (E)for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.”
Jesus' Mother and Brothers
19 (F)Then his mother and (G)his brothers[a] came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. 20 And he was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you.” 21 But he answered them, “My mother and my brothers are those (H)who hear the word of God and do it.”
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Cross references
- Luke 8:16 : For ver. 16-18, see Mark 4:21-25
- Luke 8:16 : ch. 11:33; Matt. 5:15
- Luke 8:17 : ch. 12:2; Matt. 10:26; [1 Tim. 5:25]
- Luke 8:18 : [ver. 11-15]
- Luke 8:18 : See Matt. 13:12
- Luke 8:19 : For ver. 19-21, see Matt. 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35
- Luke 8:19 : Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3; John 2:12; 7:3, 5, 10; Acts 1:14; 1 Cor. 9:5; Gal. 1:19
- Luke 8:21 : ch. 11:28; See James 1:22
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Following the parable of the sower, Jesus goes on to share about a lamp. When the seed of God's word grows in us and through perseverance bears fruit, it is like a lamp on a stand that shines for those in the darkness. The gospel is meant to bring the light of life to others in darkness. Those who have ears to hear and receive the gospel will grow brighter and brighter. The light of God’s love can do great things in the hearts of those who receive it and practice it.
Jesus' own family came to see him. When he was made aware of it, he used the occasion to acknowledge that those who hear God's word and put it into practice are his family. God's word put into practice binds humanity together. In God's grace and love, we belong to each other deeply and preciously like a loving, all inclusive, family.
Prayer: Lord, give us open ears and open hearts to receive your word and put it into practice. May we shine your grace and love, creating a community of love.
One Word: Put God’s word into practice