here is the link to Today’s Reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=323279561 Leper and Paralytic 5:12-26 There are two distinct stories here, the story of the Leper and then the story of the paralytic.  In the story of the Leper, it is important to remember that Lepers were not to be touched. The Leper bows, […]

Here is the Link for Today’s Passage: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=323067793   Capernum 4:31-44 A lot happens here in Capernum.  Apart from his rejection in Nazareth, we aren’t told a whole lot about Jesus’ ministry up until this, only that he was teaching in the synagogues.  Capernum adds another layer to the work of […]

Here is the Link for Today’s Text: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=323066290   Good News 4:14-15 Its official, Jesus is officially on the scene. It starts small, going from town to town, healing and teaching, but word spreads.  This is a short pericope, but it summarizes a great deal.  We don’t know how much […]

Here is the Link for Today’s Reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=323064845   Genealogy 3:23-38 Matthew’s Gospel starts with a similar (although not exactly the same) genealogy.  (look at it here)  The genealogy only exists in Luke and Matthew’s gospels.  It echoes back to Genesis, and the extended genealogies that exist there (look at Genesis […]

Here is the Link for Today’s Reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=322732428   Ministry of John the Baptist: 3:1-20 We do another big jump, about 18 years.  Think of this like Part II of the gospel of Luke (if the introduction is left as an introduction and not a part).  Luke starts this next section […]

Here is the Link for Today’s Text: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=322730648 Finding the Temple: 2:41-52 This scene always reminds me of the movie Home Alone, with Jesus left behind and his parents flipping out after apparently miscounting the group they were with. Kevin McAlister references aside, this is the only account of Jesus […]

Here is the Link for Today’s Reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=322660064 Circumcision of Jesus: Luke 2:21-24 An important detail here is that Jesus’ family offered a sacrifice of turtle doves.  The temple was set up so that just inside, pilgrims were able to purchase sacrifices. There were varying levels depending on ones wealth, with […]

Here is the Link for Today’s Reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=322655977   Annunciation of the Shepherds 2:8-15 Typically nativity scenes tend to blend together the different gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth. It is important to pay attention to the fact that Luke’s account does not include the magi (or three kings) that are in […]

Here is the link to today’s reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=322222617   When compared with yesterday’s reading, it is easy to see the parallels drawn between Elizabeth and Mary, or at least their reactions to the news that they would be bearing a son who would be considered holy. It would be great if […]

Here is the Link to today’s reading: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=322156661   Verses 1-4 This is referred to as the Formal introduction of the Gospel according to Luke. Take a moment, and look at the beginnings of the other gospels, each starts in its own unique way.  Matthew with a genealogy, Mark by declaring […]