Luke 18:15 - 19:48 (2nd November) - Sylvia

The Little Children and Jesus

16But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."

The kingdom of God is only for the poor in spirit, the righteous and the little children. God has a special place in His heart reserved for the little children. That's why for those who don't have a ministry to go to, come join Young Arrows!

I personally grew a lot and God through the kids softened my heart more and more each day. Makes me feel younger everytime i am with them =)

The Rich Ruler

The ruer was reluctant to let go of his riches. Even though he did not commit adultery, murder, steal, give false testimony andhe honoured his parents, he was unable to let go of all that the world had to offer Him, thus he would not be able to enter the kingdom of God.

29"I tell you the truth," Jesus said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 30will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life."

Once we are able to surrender to God our issues and trust that He can provide for all our needs, we needn't worry about what tomorrow brings. We know that our treasures shall be stored up in heaven!

Jesus Again Predicts His Death

Jesus speaks about his death and tells His disciples what is going to happen, yet they still do not understand.

A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight

42Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you." 43Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

The blind man was so determined to see that he kept persisting and asked Jesus to heal Him.
It is always persistence and our own level of faith that determine whether we will get healed.

Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

9Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. 10For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."

Zacchaeus was eager to know Jesus and he was willing to repent of the wrongdoings he had done. He was wiling to give up his riches to follow Jesus

We can learn from Zacchaeus in his attitude. Withough hesitation, he simply gave

The Parable of the Ten Minas

22"His master replied, 'I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew, did you, that I am a hard man, taking out what I did not put in, and reaping what I did not sow?

23Why then didn't you put my money on deposit, so that when I came back, I could have collected it with interest?'

24"Then he said to those standing by, 'Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.'

25" 'Sir,' they said, 'he already has ten!'

26"He replied, 'I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.

What the Lord has entrusted to us, we are to be fruitful with it. Should we be careless with them, God will take it away from s and give it to the most deserving one and we will be judged when we go to heaven.

It like how we take care of our sheep. We are held responsible for every single one.

The Triumphal Entry

38"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!""
"Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

Jesus was given a glorious welcome by the crowds who had heard about his grace and love and his healing and performing of miracles.

Yet he also spoke of the fall of the temple of Jerusalem when the end times came

Jesus at the temple

46"It is written," he said to them, " 'My house will be a house of prayer'[a]; but you have made it 'a den of robbers.'[b]"

The temple of God was meant to be a holy place of worship. Instead, it became a place where the people sold their wares and profitted.

Jesus was persecuted by the priests and Pharisees. They tried to find ways to kill him a any opportunity they had. However, because of his popularity with the masses and his unfinished work, Jesus was protected by God as His time had yet to come.