Lesson 5357

 (Lesson 5357)(10-07-26) Luke 9:46-49 

    " Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us." 

 

      In today's quote, Jesus used a child as a physical object lesson to teach adults that true spiritual greatness comes from humble, unpretentious trust, meaning we must receive and accept the kingdom of God with the simple, trusting humility of a child rather than through pride or status. ~

Lesson 5356

 (Lesson 5356)(10-06-26) Luke 9:43-45 

    "But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying." 

 

      Today's quote relates that while His followers marveled at the awesome power of Jesus, He informed them of the reality of His upcoming betrayal and death. Although they did not grasp the meaning at the time. ~

Lesson 5355

 (Lesson 5355)(10-05-26) Luke 9:37-43* 

    " And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him. And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father. And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God." 

 

      Today's quote teaches those of us who believe that Christ possesses supreme authority over all forms of evil, reminding us to bring our deepest despairs and most helpless problems to Him in total faith for deliverance. We should NEVER doubt the power of prayer. ~

Lesson 5354

 (Lesson 5354)(10-04-26) Luke 9:28-36 

   “And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.” 

 

   Today’s quote is meant to encourage us by allowing us to confirm, through His apostles, the divine glory of our Savior, the Son of God. ~ 

 

Lesson 5353

 (Lesson 5353)(10-03-26) Luke 9:23-27 

   “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.” 

 

    Today’s quote challenges us to daily deny ourselves, embrace our own personal sacrifice, and follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, being assured that eternal glory far outweighs earthly loss. ~