Eyewitnesses and Servants of the Word: The Gospel of Luke
In the opening verses, Luke states his purpose for writing a compilation of events surrounding Jesus’ ministry to Theophilus: so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.
How did he complete this task?
He carefully investigated every detail from eyewitnesses and servants of the word of God (Luke 1:1-4).
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate those words.
I love a good story, and I love to hear it told by someone who saw, heard, and felt every part of it themselves. Would you not agree that it only gets better when the storyteller is passionate about the details they actually witnessed? That’s why I don’t want to provide my own commentary on any part of this Gospel (which happens to be my favorite one).
Where Can We Find King Yeshua in Chronicles?
Have you ever skipped Chronicles thinking, “Haven’t I already read this in Kings?”
You’re not alone. Many readers glance at the familiar stories and move on. But hidden between the genealogies and royal records lies one of Scripture’s richest portraits of future hope. A hope anchored in worship, repentance, and the long-awaited King.
Chronicles invites us to look backward, not just for the sake of history, but to look forward and behold what’s coming. Or rather, who’s coming.
Let’s take a fresh look at the books of Chronicles and ask the question:
Where can we find King Yeshua?
It’s no longer winter
If you were to ask me, I’d tell you the best thing about winter is when it’s over. I despise the cold, I hate that the sun spends so much time hiding, and I do not enjoy being stuck at home when it snows or the roads are icy. These are all signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder which I have battled for as long as I can remember. Some years I feel it worse than others but I can almost guarantee that once the time changes in the fall, I’m going to start experiencing some signs of depression. As someone who has walked through many seasons of various depths of depression, I’ve learned a few things about how I can manage it with a little more grace and not let the battle in my mind steal my joy. I’d like to share with you what I’ve found helps get me through these times…