Lesson 5370

 (Lesson 5370)(10-20-26) Luke 11:33-36 

   “No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.” 

 

   Today’s quote teaches us that the light of God's truth must be fully received and lived out rather than hidden. Just as a candle is raised to give light, God's spiritual light within us should permeate our whole being. If our spiritual eye, which is our heart and inner intention, is singly focused on God, our entire life will be full of moral and spiritual light. Conversely, if our inner focus is darkened by greed or deceit, our whole life remains in spiritual darkness. This lesson warns us to examine our hearts to ensure we truly perceive and walk in God’s divine truth. ~ 

Lesson 5369

 (Lesson 5369)(10-19-26) Luke 11:29-32 

  And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.” 

 

    In today’s quote, Jesus rebuked the people of His generation for demanding miraculous signs even though plenty of evidence was already present. He stated that no sign would be given to them except the sign of Jonah, pointing to His resurrection as the ultimate proof of His authority. He adds that the people of Nineveh repented at Jonah's preaching and the Queen of Sheba traveled to hear Solomon's wisdom, meaning those historical figures will condemn the current generation because they refuse to listen to the Son of God, someone far greater than Jonah or Solomon and who was standing right in front of them. ~ 

Lesson 5368

 (Lesson 5368)(10-18-26) Luke 11:14-28 

   “And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges. But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.” 

 

    Today’s quote describes Jesus casting out a mute demon, after which unbelievers falsely accuse him of working through the power of Satan. Jesus refuted that claim by explaining that a divided kingdom cannot stand and that He casts out demons by the power of God. He warned those who are having problems that without God’s grace, their future will only get worse. Finally, when a woman praised His human Mother for having birthed Him, Jesus corrected her by stating that true spiritual blessing belongs to those who hear the word of God and obey it. ~ 

Lesson 5367

 (Lesson 5367)(10-17-26) Luke 11:5-13 

   “And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” 

 

    Today’s quote teaches believers to persist in prayer with boldness and confidence, assuring us that God is a loving Father who eagerly answers and gives good gifts to those who ask Him. ~