by Frank | Mar 17, 2025 | Acts, Thought for the day
by Frank Retief | Oct 18, 2014 | Thought for the day
In reconsidering our thoughts on the Gospel of Luke we need to obviously bear in mind the Jesus Luke presents to us. Who is he? He is introduced to us by a lengthy discussion of the birth of John the Baptist. While John was in his mother’s womb, Mary became pregnant...
by Frank Retief | Oct 17, 2014 | Thought for the day
We have now covered the entire Gospel of Luke in short daily bursts. In some ways it is not the best way of dealing with the Gospel because the narrative flows along from one event into another. But in other ways it helps those of us who are not familiar with reading...
by Frank Retief | Oct 16, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 24 v 51. “While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.” Jesus led his disciples to the eastern slope of Mount Olivet. The last stage of the King’s journey is now complete, and he must now proceed to the goal that was always in view from...
by Frank Retief | Oct 15, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 24 v 49. “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” These words refer in a special way to the eleven apostles (soon once again to become twelve), but also has great...
by Frank Retief | Oct 14, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 24 v 45. “Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.” Jesus reminded the disciples that everything that had happened to him was written in the Old Testament – the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. He had told them about...
