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Clean Inside!
The Pharisees were deeply focused on outward appearances—looking religious and righteous on the outside. But they had overlooked what truly mattered. Beneath the surface, they were filled with greed and selfishness, showing little concern for the poor. God cares not just about our actions, but also our thoughts, our motives, and how we love our neighbors.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 11:37–41.
Don’t Hide the Light
My dogs love to hide under my bed—it seems to make them feel safe and secure. But the other day, I noticed something interesting. When I charge my headphones under the bed, the charger gives off a small glow that lights up their hiding place.
It made me think: light isn’t meant to be hidden. Its purpose is to shine and reveal what’s around it. In Luke 11:33–36, Jesus says a light should be placed on a stand so it can be seen. But too often, our light is dimmed by hidden darkness—by the way we view the world, or by our attitudes and actions that don’t reflect God’s truth.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 11:33–36.
Give Us a Sign
It may surprise you, but people often asked Jesus for a sign to prove He was the Messiah—even after He had raised the dead, healed the sick, and cast out demons! Instead of believing, the crowds kept demanding more.
In response, Jesus said the only sign they would receive was the sign of Jonah. But most didn’t understand what He meant. What was Jesus really talking about?
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 11:29–32.
A Kingdom Divided
Many people believe Abraham Lincoln coined the phrase, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” But Lincoln was actually quoting Jesus!
Jesus used this truth to expose the futility of accusing Him of working through evil. A divided kingdom cannot last—and neither can divided hearts.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 11:14–20.
Good Gifts
James reminds us that “every good and perfect gift is from above.” Yet many people believe their prayers go unanswered—or worse, that God responds with displeasure.
But Jesus consistently calls God our Father and gives us a powerful image to hold onto: If earthly parents know how to give good gifts to their children, how much more will our heavenly Father give good gifts—especially the Holy Spirit—to those who ask?
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 11:11–12.
Do You Seek God Regularly?
A friend once told me he didn’t believe in God. I gently asked if he had ever prayed. “No,” he replied. I offered to pray with him—and in that moment, he encountered God in a real and personal way.
Some people say, “God doesn’t answer prayer.” I often respond, “Have you brought it to Him? Have you truly given the matter to the Lord?”
More often than not, the answer is “No,” or “I didn’t think it was important enough.”
But Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 11:9-10.
More Teaching on Prayer
Jesus tells a story about going to your neighbor late at night — probably waking them up — to ask for food for a friend. In today’s language, the neighbor might grumble, “You’re so rude to wake me! Go away!” But because the need is urgent and compassion stirs for the traveler, the man keeps asking until the neighbor finally responds.
To learn more about how this applies to prayer, watch today’s video based on Luke 11:5–8.
Teach Us to Pray
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He gave them what we now call the Lord’s Prayer. Here are a few key things we can learn from it:
The prayer begins by recognizing who God is — acknowledging His holiness and that His will is above all. Then it moves to personal requests, reminding us of our daily dependence on the Lord. Finally, it highlights that as we receive God’s forgiveness, we are called to extend that same forgiveness to others.
To explore this more deeply, watch today’s video based on Luke 11:1–4.
Where are the Workers
I invite you to see the people around you through God’s eyes. Do you sometimes think your neighbors, coworkers, classmates, or even family have no potential? Remember — they are people who can be transformed by God’s love. And if you’ve ever felt like you could never do this or that, look again. God’s power can work in and through you, too. To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 10:1–2.
Today
When God speaks to your heart, it’s not a casual invitation—it’s an urgent call.
Psalm 95:8 says, “Today, if only you would hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”
But too often, we hesitate. We wait. We say we’re too busy or that the timing isn’t right. Yet in the delay, we risk missing the blessing that comes with faith and obedience.
Don’t put off what God is calling you to do—today.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 9:57–62.
Fire from Heaven?
Have you ever felt unwelcome? How did you respond?
In Jesus’ time, Jews and Samaritans didn’t get along—and it showed. So when a Samaritan village refused to welcome Jesus and His disciples, it wasn’t all that surprising.
What was surprising was how the disciples reacted. Even though Jesus had been teaching them to love—even their enemies—they asked if they should call down fire from heaven to destroy the village!
Clearly, they still had a lot to learn.
To see how Jesus responded, watch today’s video based on Luke 9:51–56.
The Greatest Among Us
The disciples still didn’t understand. They thought Jesus was on His way to becoming king—and they imagined themselves as important figures in His royal court. But once again, Jesus told them that He would be betrayed. This frightened them so much that they didn’t dare ask Him what He meant. Instead of facing it, they ignored it.
Not long after, they began arguing about which of them was the greatest! To teach them a lesson, Jesus called a little child to sit beside Him—making a powerful point about what greatness really looks like in God’s kingdom.
Want to know more? Watch today’s video based on Luke 9:43–50.
I Can’t Do It
Our church had only one child at the time, but a few faithful people took up the challenge to start a full-fledged Sunday School. Before it even began, someone stopped me after church and said, “Smart idea! But where are you going to find the children?”
One week later, we opened the doors to ten children.
When we limit God’s work to what we think we can do, we completely miss the point.
To learn more, watch today’s video as we explore Luke 9:37–43.
A Glimpse of Heaven
Have you ever wondered what heaven might be like? In Luke 9:27–36, Peter, James, and John were given a rare and breathtaking glimpse of Jesus in His heavenly glory. It was a moment that left them in awe—and it speaks volumes to us today.
To learn more, watch today’s video.
Losing Your Way
Before walking into any meeting, I used to pray. But as I grew older, my prayer often became, “Lord, help me be Your servant—for what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, but loses himself?” I had seen ambition harden some of my peers into dispassionate, even ruthless leaders, willing to push aside anyone in their path. Few realized that in chasing success, they had lost their way.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 9:25–26.