Month: February 2020

He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. Luke 23:50-51 As a physician, I occasionally have medical students follow me. For apparent credentialing purposes, one of the student’s schools recently requested my resume.…
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And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Luke 23:45 My son and I drove to the actual post office yesterday to mail some documents. He found the whole experience quaint and obsolete. These were written documents that could have easily been sent instantly via email. The recipient however, wanted physical, paper documents.…
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Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Luke 23:42 In jail Bible study, we often hear guys offer two kinds of prayers. The first guy asks for God to get him out of his mess. He’s got an upcoming court date and he’s hoping the judge will be merciful. The second asks for…
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Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Luke 23:34 I’m not usually one to hold grudges. When someone apologizes for an offense, I’m generally quick to forgive. If someone has wronged me and doesn’t seem to care though, well, that’s a different story. If I’m honest, there are those who still cause…
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The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” Luke 23:36 I can remember, as a young boy, being sensitive to the mocking of other boys. I didn’t understand how mean was funny and I remember being hurt by those…
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A third time he said to them, “Why? What evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death. I will therefore punish and release him.” Luke 23:22 I often don’t feel like doing the things I know I should. I sometimes don’t feel like going to work. I often don’t feel…
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When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. Luke 23:8 It isn’t uncommon for someone to come to the clinic with their diagnosis and treatment decided beforehand. They’ve been on…
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Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. Luke 22:61-62 As I was speaking last night at a recovery function, I recounted my last relapse and subsequent disaster. One of the most…
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When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness. Luke 22:53 We’re supposed to recycle as much of our garbage as possible, which is a good thing. So, yesterday as I was cleaning out my car,…
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Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done. Luke 22:42 Your life is a mess because you’re in charge of it. I found this written on one of those sarcastic quote-of-the-day calendars that someone laid on my desk at work recently. It was amusing, but…
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