Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 7.11-23 Jobey McGinty When life doesn’t unfold the way we prayed for, doubt can quickly creep in. John the Baptist knew Jesus was powerful, yet sitting in prison left him wondering if Jesus really was the Messiah after all. In Luke 7:18-23, Jesus doesn’t shame John for struggling. He points him back to the evidence of His kingdom and says, “Blessed…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 7.1-10 Jobey McGinty It’s possible to know the right things about God and still slowly begin trusting your own goodness more than His grace. In Luke 7:1-10, a Roman centurion with power, money, and influence comes to Jesus with a completely different posture. He does not point to his generosity or status. He simply says he is not worthy, yet he…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 6:46-49 Jobey McGinty It’s possible to say we trust Jesus while building our lives on something else entirely. We can look stable when work is good, relationships feel strong, or life is under control. But storms expose what our foundation really is. In Luke 6:46-49, Jesus asks, “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” His words…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 6:39-45 Jobey McGinty It’s easy to spot what’s wrong in someone else while staying blind to what’s happening in our own heart. Jesus speaks directly to that tension in Luke 6:39-45. He warns that “a blind man” cannot lead another blind man, and He exposes how self-righteous judgment grows from something deeper than bad behavior. Our words, reactions,…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 6:37-38 Jobey McGinty We can be quick to notice the faults in those around us...even those closest to us. We replay their failures, question their motives, and quietly place ourselves above them. But Jesus exposes something deeper in Luke 6:37-38. A judgmental spirit often reveals a heart that has forgotten mercy. This passage is not a command to…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 6:27-36 Jobey McGinty When someone wounds us, retaliation feels natural. We want fairness. We want payback. But in Luke 6:27-36, Jesus gives one of His hardest commands: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” He isn’t ignoring evil or pretending hurt doesn’t matter. He’s exposing how quickly our hearts cling to revenge instead of mercy.…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 6:12-26 Jobey McGinty Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid suffering. We chase comfort, approval, and control, hoping those things will finally give us peace. But in Luke 6:12-26, Jesus says something surprising: the blessed life is often found in places we would never choose. Poverty, rejection, hunger, and grief become places where God meets…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 6:1-11 Tyler Willis In Luke 6:1–11 the Pharisees judge Jesus by rules, but He points to a deeper truth: the Sabbath was meant as a gift, not a burden. When Jesus says, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath” , He shows rest stems from relationship with Him, not rule-keeping. He chooses mercy and healing over appearances, even when it costs Him. True…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 5:33-39 Jobey McGinty When faith becomes a checklist, guilt grows and joy shrinks. That tension shows up clearly when the Pharisees question why Jesus’ disciples don’t fast like everyone else. The Pharisees took something God gave as a gift and turned it into a rule. Jesus exposes this kind of religion as empty. Legalism looks serious, but it can’t…
Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 5:27-32 Jobey McGinty Jesus doesn’t keep His distance from the people the world avoids or calls outsiders. In Luke 5, we see Him walk straight toward a hated tax collector named Levi. Levi hasn't cleaned up his life...he hasn't somehow made himself worthy or earned a place at God's table. And Levi knew he didn’t belong. Everyone else agreed. Tax…