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In Section Four, we encounter
JESUS
the Storyteller
19. The Seed Sower 5/7 20. The Best Boss 5/14 21. The Eye Opener 5/21 22. The Divine Auditor 5/28 23. A Better Financial Planner 6/4 24. The God of Tomorrow 6/11 25. The Life of the Party 6/18 26. A Hospitable Host 6/25 27. The Object of Our Worship7/2 28. The Grace Giver 7/9 29. Discerner of the Heart 7/16 30. A Divine Divider 7/23 |
Since last week I began giving you an opportunity to make a guess in the comments as to which Parable James Merritt will be sharing in this week's devotional, based on the unique title he's chosen; I decided that I would help you out a little by giving you a list of Parables.
This week, I am listing the Parables given in the Book of Luke for you to make your choice:
| 1.Parable of The Good Samaritan - Luke 10:29-37
2.Parable of The Friend at Midnight - Luke 11:5-13 3.Parable of The Rich Fool - Luke 12:13-21 4.Parable of The Barren Fig Tree - Luke 13:6-9 5.Parable of The Invited Guests - Luke 14:7-14 6.Parable of The Lost Coin - Luke 15:8-10 7.Parable of The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32 8.Parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus - Luke 16:19-31 9.Parable of The Persistent Widow - Luke 18:1-8 10.Parable of The Pharisee and The Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-14 |
Those Parables are unique to the Book of Luke. Yet you might find similarities of the Story from the other Gospel writers that present JESUS, the Storyteller and these Parables.
So now look over that short list and make your choice of which Parable you think is:
#21. The Eye Opener
Now before reading or even glancing at the rest of this blog
stop, go to the comments, and share your guess
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CHOOSE & COMMENT
I must admit, this one is a little difficult for me!
Often as I read God's Word, particularly the Parables
as JESUS, the Storyteller
brings a life lesson to me
through His Story
my
EYES
are
OPEN
and
His Word
becomes relevant to me today
and each of us can apply it to our own life
making it personal & part of our story too
His Story in our story
JESUS
alive & living
in us & through us
if only we allow Him & His Story to
change us
by not only
OPENING our EYES
but our ears and our hearts and our minds
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Have you ever had the experience of having your eyes opened?
Maybe not your physical eyes (but that too) however your mental or spiritual eyesight?
To have a better understanding or a fresh perspective
perhaps to see things differently from someone else's view?
Similar, to the idiomatic phrase (and Elvis' song & others):
"Walk a Mile in my Shoes"
before judging someone (commenting on social media, etc.)
you need to understand the other's experiences, challenges, thought processes, etc.
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The Scriptures for this week for
The Eye Opener
are
| Luke 10:25-37; James 2:14-17; Luke 6:32-36; Colossians 3:12-17; Hebrews13:1-3 |
More than ever, this life lesson needs to be heard and applied in the time we live.
| "A Surprising Neighbor"; "A Trick Question"; "Friend in Need"; "Rationalize the Situation in Your Mind"; "Respond to the Situation with Your Heart" |
As with most messages, lessons or knowledge;
| "Lord, I admit that I am tempted to pass by those who suffer. Give me courage to recognize a "neighbor" in the face of those in need." |
There are so many life lessons taught in this Parable needed today in our world.
"Understanding the ..... Parable"
Did you guess correctly?
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