Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need.
“Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem” (Luke 13:22). Jesus knows that when he gets to Jerusalem, he is going to die. So, with a sense of extreme urgency, Jesus shares truths we need to hear, even though it hurts to hear them. In this series, we might not like everything that Jesus says. Yet, to ignore what Jesus teaches is to court eternal death. Hard as it may be, let us listen and take all that Jesus says to heart. For while Jesus speaks words that wound us, his intent is to heal our very soul.
Aug.17 “I Came to Bring Division” (Luke 12:49–53)
Aug. 24 “Are Only A Few Going to Be Saved?” (Luke 13:22–30)
Aug. 31 “Everyone Who Exalts Himself Will Be Humbled” (Luke 14:7–14)
Sept. 7 “…He Cannot Be My Disciple” (Luke 14:25–35)
Sept. 14 “Rejoice Over the Sinner Who Repents” (Luke 15:1–10)
Sept. 21 “You Cannot Serve Both God and Money” (Luke 16:1–13)
Sept. 28 “They Will Not be Convinced” (Luke 16:19–31)
Oct.5 “We Are Unworthy Servants” (Luke 17:1–10)