Luke Chapter 18

 Luke 18 is a chapter where we see the importance of who it is that is the target of the teaching.  It begins with a parable about prayer, told to the disciples.  In 18:9 the focus changes to those who “trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt.”  In 18:18 it’s the people (the interested crowds) to whom Jesus says about letting the children come to him.

 In 18:28 Jesus responds to a question by Peter, and in 18:31 Jesus talks to the Twelve Apostles, apart from anyone else.  As the chapter ends, Jesus enters Jericho and a large crowd follows him and he heals a blind man sitting by the side of the road, and after the healing, “all the people” praised God.

It’s just interesting how the audience changes, which I hope is instructive in what we’ve learned about Luke so far.  Listen in:


And here's a newer version of Holy, Holy, Holy that I think you'll really like!



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