Day 24:  Luke Chapter 24!

Chapter 24 brings us to the end of Luke’s Gospel – if you’ve been listening every day, it’s Christmas Eve, and you’ve heard the entire Gospel of Luke each day.  I hope it’s made your understanding about Jesus a little clearer and more full!  In our reading today Jesus has several post-resurrection appearances to his disciples, and as the chapter ends, he ascends into heaven, and the disciples went back to Jerusalem with “great joy” and were continually in the temple worshipping and blessing God.  And so should we!  Here’s our reading:

And here's one of my favorites - O Holy Night with Josh Groban. Merry Christmas!

 Day 23 - Luke Chapter 23!

In Chapter 23 Jesus is put on trial, and even though Pilate tries to assert Jesus’ innocence, the crowd (the people) now turn against him, and Pilate relents and gives Jesus over to be crucified.  On the cross Jesus has three “words” – about forgiveness, about the promise of heaven, and about committing his spirit to God – prayerful words from a compassionate Jesus.  It’s a dark day.  But a new day is coming!  Listen in here:

And enjoy Carrie Underwood and Michael W. Smith for "All Is Well."

 Day 22 - Luke Chapter 22!

In Chapter 22 we find Jesus at the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday to celebrate this important meal, in which he “reconfigures” the Passover Meal into Holy Communion.  And right afterwards, Satan entered into Judas to betray him – though Jesus communed him, all the while knowing that Judas would betray him.  It’s a tragic moment, though it tells of the depth of the love of Jesus for all people, even those who would turn against him.  Listen in:

And enjoy this from Michael W Smith - Christmastime!

 Day 21 - Luke Chapter 21!

Today's chapter is short, but it is a time when Jesus stresses again the importance of discipleship.  The time is drawing near, and it's probably Tuesday of Holy Week - tomorrow is chapter 22 when Jesus celebrates the Passover (Maundy Thursday) with his disciples.  Here's the video:

And here's Carrie Underwood with "Mary Did You Know?"

 Day 20 - Luke Chapter 20!   

Again, as Jesus draws near to being betrayed by Judas (in chapter 22) he gets more clear about the importance of discipleship.  The time is drawing near and there is no time to waste on frivolous things.  Again, the focus on discipleship in the Gospel of Luke comes into an even clearer focus!  Listen in:

And here's a great rendition of We Three Kings by the Piano Guys.  I hope you like it!

 Day 19 - Luke Chapter 19!

Our chapter today has the last words of Jesus before he enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday for the final week of his life.  Time is getting short, and discipleship has become even more important!  A tax collector climbs a sycamore tree to see him, Jesus tells a challenging parable, and then he enters Jerusalem and turns the tables over in the Temple.  It's a challenging and important chapter!

And here's The Piano Guys with "I Saw Three Ships."  Enjoy the music and also enjoy lights that beautifully go on and off according to the piano notes!

 Day 18 - Luke Chapter 18!

Today's reading is a little more relaxing than yesterday's, with some much needed words and stories about prayer, humility, and gratitude.  Jesus repeats his intention to go to Jerusalem and suffer and die, but his 12 disciples still don't understand him!  Listen in here:

And here's a wonderful cello playing of Carol of the Bells by the Piano Guys.  Enjoy!