“When you’re moving and you’re not moving according to the will of God you will be broken, things are going to happen to you and when you’re moving against the will of God the things that are happening to you the things that you’re encountering they will crush you”- Wesleyne



Word of Today - Luke Chapter 20

This chapter portrays a series of confrontations between Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem. The chapter opens with the chief priests and scribes questioning Jesus' authority, and in response, he challenges them with the parable of the tenants, illustrating the rejection of God's messengers by the religious leaders. The Pharisees and Herodians attempt to entrap Jesus with a question about paying taxes, but he astutely navigates their inquiry. The Sadducees then pose a hypothetical scenario about resurrection, seeking to challenge Jesus' beliefs, but he adeptly dismantles their argument. The chapter concludes with Jesus warning against the hypocrisy of the scribes and commending the sacrificial generosity of a poor widow who gives all she has to the temple.

From Luke 20, you’ll gain insights into the challenges and confrontations Jesus faced with the religious authorities of his time. The interactions reveal the contentious nature of Jesus' ministry and the attempts by various groups to undermine his authority. Furthermore, the chapter underscores Jesus' wisdom in responding to their questions, exposing their flawed motives and highlighting the importance of discernment and faithfulness in the face of opposition. Additionally, Jesus' commendation of the widow's sacrificial giving emphasizes the value God places on the heart and intention behind our actions, contrasting the sincerity of her offering with the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. Luke 20 serves as a cautionary reminder to you about the dangers of spiritual pride, the importance of discernment, and the significance of genuine, sacrificial devotion in your relationship with God.

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