In Christian discipleship, direction is set by Jesus. He leads. We follow. Periodically we need be reminded of that basic reality – clearly and firmly. Luke chapter nine was one of those basic reminder moments for the first disciples. In the reading of it, we are brought back to the simple reality that following Jesus means following Jesus.
Following Jesus
September 16, 2018 • Larry Kroon • Luke 9:37–62
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April 12, 2020 • Larry Kroon • Luke 24:45–47
Over this very unusual Easter Season, with the world in the grip of a pandemic, we will be answering three crucial questions: (1) What does Jesus want his followers to do? (2) What does Jesus want his followers to say? and (3) How will Jesus enable his followers to do so? Last week (Palm Sunday) we addressed the first question. This week (Resurrection Sunday), we will address the second question with the words spoken by Jesus on the day of his resurrection.
What Does Jesus Want His Followers to Do?
April 5, 2020 • Larry Kroon • Luke 6:20–49
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Proclamation
April 28, 2019 • Larry Kroon • Luke 24:44–53
Luke’s Gospel tells the story of Jesus. Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and finally Ascension. That sequence raises a natural question for us:“What happens now?” Jesus answers that question in our scripture reading today: Proclamation.