The Daily Discipleship Podcast

We don't get a pass. The Pharisees wanted to give themselves a pass because they felt they were financially blessed, they used loopholes in the Law to get around true righteousness. 

Jesus hits hard in the places where we live.  He challenges us about temptation, especially to not tempt others.  He challenges us about rebuke.  He challenges us about repentance.  Finally, He challenges us about forgiveness.  These issues can all hit so very close to us personally.  What does Jesus say?

Ever feel like your faith isn't as strong as you'd like?  You are not alone.  The apostle also asked Jesus to "increase their faith".  How can our faith be increased?

We can't think there is some great reward for simply doing what we are told as followers of Jesus, so we have basic devotions or participate in worship a few times a month and think we're good and God is super pleased with our great efforts, but we are merely doing what we are told.

Jesus mixes two truths when answering about His Kingdom. It is already here in one sense, but in another, it is yet to come. Are you in it, or are you out?

Jesus gives lessons on staying at in prayer.  Be persistent.  Don't give up.  Stay humble.  These are qualities God is seeking in the hearts and practices of those whose prayers He loves to answer.

We want to gain eternity through our goodness.  We want to secure it with our wealth.  Neither of these work.  What does work is letting go of this world to gain eternity by making Jesus's character and priorities ours. 

The blind beggar kept calling out for Jesus, but those around him told him to be quiet. The beggar only cried-out all the more.  Be the like the beggar, keep calling out for Jesus.