How much do you worship your God?

One of the most puzzling stories Jesus told was about a dishonest manager who was about to be fired (Luke 16:1-13). The story highlights how hard those who worship money will work to obtain riches, and if we serve the God of all riches as diligently as those who serve the god of money.

A God with enough grace to forgive...

The famous story of the Prodigal Son ends with the father reaching out to the older, more responsible son (Luke 15). This son reminds that God is willing to seek and forgive even the religious hypocrite and self-righteous church person. Are you willing to seek the Father who extends such love?

What kind of Father is God?

In response to the self-righteous attitudes of the religious leaders, Jesus told the story of the Prodigal Son.  The story depicts God the Father as willing to lay aside His dignity and reputation to show love to a very undeserving person. How would it change you to think of God as this kind of Father?

You are rejoiced over

In the parable of the lost sheep, we see Jesus' teaching on how God feels about us (Luke 15). In this parable, the shepherd rejoices when has located the one stray who wandered off and was unable to return to the flock. How much more do think God rejoices over us?

A Lonely Little Place to Live

Luke  14:12-15 - Christ encourages his followers to invest themselves in the Kingdom of God by caring for those who cannot repay.  Whose Kingdom Are You Building? Do you give your time, talent and treasure to help others, or do you try to build you own, sad and small little kingdom?

How would you respond?

In Luke 14, Jesus tells a story about feast that no one wants to attend. The guests all prioritize something other than the feast and its gracious host. How do you respond when God calls you to partake of His goodness and kind gifts? 

Jesus chose compassion

Luke 14 provides insight into  Jesus Christ's values. What the religious leaders saw as an impediment, or even a prop to test Jesus, Jesus himself saw as a man in need. Challenging those who were more interested in looking pious, Jesus healed the man.  Do you choose compassion over looking righteous?