A Word for Today | Luke 8:49-56 The miracle account that begins in Luke 8:40 tells of a synagogue ruler named Jairus whose daughter was dying and a woman who had suffered for many years. On the way to Jairus’ house, the suffering woman touched Jesus in faith and was healed. While Jesus was speaking […]
Reaching Out in Faith
A Word for Today | Luke 8:42-48 The final miracle recorded in Luke chapter 8 involves two separate events. The account begins with a ruler of the synagogue who implored Jesus to come to his house and heal his dying daughter. Jesus headed that way through a crowd and the people pressed around Him. Suddenly, […]
Restored to a Right Mind
A Word for Today | Luke 8:35 Few of Jesus’ miracles involved such a radical transformation as His deliverance of the demon-possessed man in the region of the Gerasenes. Having been possessed by a “Legion” of demons, the poor man went about naked, tormented, and alone. His bestial strength meant that he could not be […]
The Powers of Darkness Cast Out
A Word for Today | Luke 8:26-39 Jesus’ miraculous deliverance of the man known as “the Gadarene demoniac” provides one of the more chilling depictions in all Scripture of what the reign of sin is all about. Jesus had crossed the Sea of Galilee with His disciples, calming the storm en route. Arriving on the […]
Lord of the Storm
A Word for Today | Luke 8:22-25 When it comes to the deity of Jesus Christ, the debate with skeptics often centers on details of Greek grammar in key New Testament statements, such as John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Another way, […]
Weep No More
A Word for Today | Luke 7:11-17 With few exceptions, all the major figures in the Bible are found weeping at one time or another. Genesis 23 shows Abraham weeping over the death of his wife, Sarah. When Joseph’s brothers came begging food, not recognizing him as prince over Egypt, he broke down in tears […]
