by Frank Retief | Feb 20, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 7 v 6. “He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. Now follows two stories regarding salvation from death, the story of the centurion’s servant...
by Frank Retief | Feb 19, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 6 v 46. “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ and do not do what I say?” There are many people who say “Lord, Lord”. That is a reference by Jesus to a false and superficial discipleship. True discipleship depends on a deep and true commitment of one’s life to...
by Frank Retief | Feb 18, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 6 v 43. “No good tree bears bad fruit nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.” In many ways this is a self-evident parable. The fruit of a tree is a fool-proof indication of what kind of tree it is. In the same way a person’s actions, words and attitude are a...
by Frank Retief | Feb 17, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 6 vs 39. “He also told them this parable. ‘Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?’” Here is a threefold parable based on eyesight. First Jesus refers to a man who has no sight at all but is totally blind. Yet he may profess to lead...
by Frank Retief | Feb 16, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 6 v 38. “Give and it will be given to you.” The generosity of God should be seen in all the disciples of Jesus. The opponents of Jesus were judgemental and censorious. They were quick to point out faults and condemn others. Furthermore there was a...
