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Reach Out for the Morning Star (Luke 22:14–30)

A 1994 message on Luke 22:14–30, exploring how, despite the fact that we are all so full of failures, if we stick it out in the Christian life, hold fast the profession of faith, and do not forsake assembling together, we will have fellowship with Jesus in His reunion with His disciples, share in His reign, and receive the morning star.

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Sooner or Later, You Pay (Luke 19:41–44)

A 1999 message on Luke 19:41–44, exploring how one of the loveliest statements in the Bible is “The Lord is my shepherd,” yet we quickly forget that the shepherd also has a rod and a staff with which he disciplines and chastens his sheep.

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The Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18–30)

A 1988 message on Luke 18:18–30, exploring how the story of the rich young ruler is pre-evangelism rather than evangelism. Historically, Jesus uses the call to discipleship to expose the ruler’s façade of self-righteousness; literarily, the story warns Christians not to let material possessions hinder discipleship or cost them heavenly treasure.

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