On 26/04/2024 9:48 am, ChristRose wrote:
> Context
>
> Luke 17 continues the narrative of
> Jesus' life and ministry, following His
> parables and teachings in the previous
> chapters. The chapter focuses on various
> aspects of discipleship, faith, and
> spiritual growth. It also emphasizes the
> importance of forgiveness, gratitude,
> and serving others, within the larger
> context of the book, which presents
> Jesus as the Messiah and Savior.
>
> Main Theme
>
> The main theme of Luke 17 is the call to
> discipleship and the requirements of
> following Jesus. This chapter highlights
> the importance of faith, obedience, and
> humility in the life of a believer.
> Jesus emphasizes the need for
> forgiveness and warns against causing
> others to stumble. The chapter also
> showcases Jesus' compassion and power
> through the healing of the ten lepers,
> highlighting the transformative nature
> of faith and the gratitude it should
> inspire.
>
> Natural Divisions
>
> 1) The Importance of Forgiveness (Luke
> 17:1-4)
>
> In this passage, Jesus teaches His
> disciples about the necessity of
> forgiving others, emphasizing the power
> of faith and the importance of rebuking
> sinners in love.
>
> 2) The Power of Faith (Luke 17:5-6)
>
> Jesus responds to the disciples' request
> for increased faith by illustrating the
> incredible power that even a small
> amount of faith can possess.
>
> 3) The Humility of Service (Luke
> 17:7-10)
>
> Jesus uses a parable to teach His
> disciples about the nature of true
> servanthood, emphasizing the importance
> of humility and obedience in their
> lives.
>
> 4) The Healing of the Ten Lepers (Luke
> 17:11-19)
>
> Jesus encounters ten lepers and heals
> them, but only one returns to express
> gratitude. This story highlights the
> transformative power of faith and the
> importance of thankfulness in the life
> of a believer.
>
> 5) The Coming of the Kingdom (Luke
> 17:20-37)
>
> Jesus answers the Pharisees' question
> about the timing of the kingdom's
> arrival, emphasizing that it is already
> present within them. He also warns about
> the sudden nature of its future coming
> and the need for vigilance and
> readiness.
>
> Attitudes to Possess
>
> 1) Forgiveness (Luke 17:3-4)
>
> Believers should possess a heart of
> forgiveness, always willing to forgive
> others as they have been forgiven by God
> (Ephesians 4:32).
>
> 2) Humility (Luke 17:10)
>
> Christians should adopt a humble
> attitude, acknowledging their status as
> unworthy servants who simply do their
> duty (1 Peter 5:5-6).
>
> 3) Gratitude (Luke 17:15-16)
>
> Believers should cultivate a spirit of
> gratitude, recognizing and expressing
> thankfulness for the blessings and grace
> they have received from God (1
> Thessalonians 5:18).
>
> Actions to Take
>
> 1) Rebuke Sinners in Love (Luke 17:3)
>
> Christians should confront sin in the
> lives of fellow believers, doing so with
> love and a desire for their spiritual
> growth (Galatians 6:1).
>
> 2) Express Faith in Daily Life (Luke
> 17:5-6)
>
> Believers should exercise their faith in
> daily situations, trusting in God's
> power and provision (Hebrews 11:6).
>
> 3) Serve Others Humility (Luke 17:7-10)
>
> Christians should serve others with a
> humble heart, seeking to meet their
> needs and imitate Christ's example of
> servanthood (Philippians 2:3-4).
>
> Exhortation for Believers
>
> Believers, let us strive to cultivate a
> heart of forgiveness, humility, and
> gratitude as we follow Jesus.

Yes, strive in vain to be what you are already supposed to be!

Thou own works shalleth save thee!!!

Not!

[Puke]

Michael Christ

May we be
> quick to forgive others, recognizing the
> grace we have received from God. Let us
> serve one another with humility,
> acknowledging our unworthiness and
> seeking to imitate Christ's example. And
> may we always express gratitude for the
> blessings and grace God has bestowed
> upon us, giving Him the praise and
> thanksgiving He deserves.
>
> Invitation to Unbelievers
>
> Unbelievers, the message of Luke 17
> calls us to recognize our need for
> forgiveness and the transformative power
> of faith in Jesus Christ. His compassion
> and healing of the ten lepers
> demonstrate His desire to save and
> restore us from our spiritual leprosy.
> If you have not yet placed your trust in
> Jesus as your Savior, I invite you to do
> so today, relying on His death and
> resurrection as the substitutionary
> atonement for your sin. Embrace the
> forgiveness, grace, and new life that He
> offers, and experience the joy of
> gratitude and servanthood that comes
> from following Him.
>
>
> --
> Have you heard the good news Christ died
> for our sins (†), and God raised Him
> from the dead?
>
> That Christ died for our sins shows
> we're sinners who deserve the death
> penalty. That God raised Him from the
> dead shows Christ's death satisfied
> God's righteous demands against our sin
> (Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:1-2). This means
> God can now remain just, while forgiving
> you of your sins, and saving you from
> eternal damnation.

--
God is God in all His Being.

Jesus is the everlasting Father, Jesus is God, Jesus is the Lord. John
10:30  I and Father are one. If you can't see that the Lord Jesus is the
everlasting Father you are not born again and can't see the Kingdom of God.

Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Rom 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were
YET sinners, Christ died for us.

Jeremiah 10:23 O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it
is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Psalms 53:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt
are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that
hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

"To seek your own will is to seek your own glory."

"If God is not first in everything He is not first in anything."

"What makes the bible the truth? The resonance (voice, the Person) of
God. When you find Him you have found the author."

"All men were born sinners. Why? Because all men were born not loving
God with all their heart, soul, and mind. An abomination. Therefore,
sin is not what you do; it is what you are."

"Compromise will condemn you."

"There are no sinners in Christ Jesus."

"My sons are born of Me. In them is no darkness at all."

"You can't learn righteousness. Haven't you had enough time already to
know that?"

"The way of truth is the testimony of life."

"I merely speak the truth, what is revealed to me, and the cards fall
where God intends."

"Nothing that is produced is produced without first being faith."

"You can only find proof of God through faith because that is how we all
live, by faith."

"It is not what you do that matters, it is how you treat Me."

"Keep going forward. Forget about the past. Lift up your head, look
ahead."

"You cannot be free and free indeed with guilt in your heart."

"Priority is everything."

"The truth doesn't need evidence, it is evidence."

"There is no greater possession a man has than his own will, to squander
it or to place it where it truly belongs."

"An atheist is a fool who thinks truth is found in living a lie."

"Saying "prove it" [as a foundation] is merely an ignorant straw man, to
an ignorant straw man."

"Wait, rest, be still, and know."

"No man can wash his own hands!!!"

"I find this in the Christianity religions: 'Nobody's perfect' they say,
and they use that as an excuse not to do what is perfect."

The Atheist: "They don't believe and put their faith in a Creator (the
obvious). So no evidence and proof is to be found!!"

"The world is the way it is because God can't compromise who He is."

"Man is not the centre of being."

"Man is incompatible with the natural world because of his sinful nature."