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When a wealthy young man asked Jesus what he needed to do to enter God’s kingdom, Christ gave a surprising response. Today, R.C. Sproul continues his series in the gospel of Luke with a sermon on the depth of our sin and our need for God’s grace. 
 
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The Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18–30) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

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On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus performed the miracle of healing a blind man. However, this was more than a mere miraculous act. Jesus was demonstrating his missino of redeeming sinners. Additionally, as Christians, we discover in this story three things that we must be doing. 
 
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Many misunderstand the idea of childlike faith as the idea of childish faith, simplistic faith, or even naïveté. Jesus, however, taught that to have childlike faith is to humbly and fully trust God. Jesus also indicated that without such faith, a person cannot be saved or be a disciple. 
 
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Never a Nuisance 
Scripture: Luke 18:1-17 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
 
We often hesitate to approach God with our needs because we've learned not to bother important people. But that's a mistake! Jesus assures us that we are never a nuisance to God. He longs to hear our prayers and bless us. 
 
In Luke 18, Jesus teaches us that pining for justice, pleading for mercy, and pestering for attention never bother God. He tells the parable of a persistent widow who finally receives justice from an unjust judge, highlighting God's willingness to answer our cries for justice. He then contrasts a self-righteous Pharisee with a humble tax collector, emphasizing that God delights in our pleas for mercy, not our boasts of righteousness. Finally, Jesus welcomes little children, who naturally pester and interrupt, showing us that God cherishes our childlike faith and desire to spend time with Him. 
 
Just like the widow who wouldn't give up, we should persistently bring our requests to God, trusting in His goodness and justice. Like the tax collector, we should approach God with humility, acknowledging our need for His mercy. And like little children, we should come to God with open hearts, eager to share our lives and receive His love. 
 
God is not bothered by our needs, but rather, He is honored when we entrust them to Him. He delights in our vulnerability and welcomes our persistent prayers. Let us, therefore, approach His throne of grace with confidence, knowing that we are always welcome in His presence. 
 
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Never a Nuisance
Scripture: Luke 18:1-17
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller

We often hesitate to approach God with our needs because we've learned not to bother important people. But that's a mistake! Jesus assures us that we are never a nuisance to God. He longs to hear our prayers and bless us.

In Luke 18, Jesus teaches us that pining for justice, pleading for mercy, and pestering for attention never bother God. He tells the parable of a persistent widow who finally receives justice from an unjust judge, highlighting God's willingness to answer our cries for justice. He then contrasts a self-righteous Pharisee with a humble tax collector, emphasizing that God delights in our pleas for mercy, not our boasts of righteousness. Finally, Jesus welcomes little children, who naturally pester and interrupt, showing us that God cherishes our childlike faith and desire to spend time with Him.

Just like the widow who wouldn't give up, we should persistently bring our requests to God, trusting in 

Never A Nuisance | Luke 18:1-17 | Pastor Philip Miller

Eyes Wide Open 
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller 
Scripture: Luke 18:31-43 
 
Friends, in Luke 18, Jesus reveals to his disciples his impending suffering and death in Jerusalem. They struggle to grasp this, blinded by their expectations of a glorious Messiah. Yet, Jesus, nearing Jericho, encounters a blind beggar who recognizes him as the Son of David. This juxtaposition is key: the disciples' blindness to Jesus' true identity and mission is contrasted with the blind man's clear-sighted faith. Jesus heals the man, demonstrating his messianic power and foreshadowing the deeper spiritual sight he offers. This miracle serves as a divine calling card, echoing Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah opening the eyes of the blind. It's a powerful reminder that Jesus is both the glorious king and the suffering servant. 
 
The disciples' struggle to accept Jesus' suffering mirrors our own difficulty in understanding pain. We crave immediate glory and healing, questioning why the cross is necessary. But Jesus' path to redemption leads through suffering. He enters into the darkness to bring us light, mirroring the ancient story of Job. Job, facing immense suffering, found hope in his Redeemer, envisioning him standing on the ash heap of his pain. This image of the Redeemer amidst suffering resonates deeply with Jesus' own journey to the cross. Job's eventual restoration foreshadows the ultimate redemption offered through Christ. 
 
Just as Job's hope rested on seeing his Redeemer, our hope lies in fixing our eyes on Jesus. He is both the messianic healer, restoring physical sight, and the suffering servant, enduring the cross for our redemption. He is the lion and the lamb, the crucified and risen Lord. We cannot have the crown without the cross, the resurrection without the crucifixion. Jesus' willingness to enter into our darkness and suffering is the very essence of his redemptive work. 
 
This truth has profound practical implications for us. In a broken and hurting world, we will inevitably face suffering. How can we endure? By fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Redeemer, who stands with us on our own ash heaps of pain. He has conquered death itself, transforming it from an executioner into a gardener. Because of Jesus, even death becomes a pathway to greater life. 
 
So, friends, let us live with eyes wide open, embracing the full spectrum of who Jesus is: the glorious king, the suffering servant, and the risen Redeemer. Let us face the darkness of this world with unwavering hope, knowing that the light of Christ will never be overcome. He is with us always, offering us his light and life, even in the midst of our deepest pain. May we fix our eyes on him, the author and perfecter of our faith, and follow him wherever he leads. 
 
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Eyes Wide Open
Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller
Scripture: Luke 18:31-43

Friends, in Luke 18, Jesus reveals to his disciples his impending suffering and death in Jerusalem.  They struggle to grasp this, blinded by their expectations of a glorious Messiah.  Yet, Jesus, nearing Jericho, encounters a blind beggar who recognizes him as the Son of David.  This juxtaposition is key: the disciples' blindness to Jesus' true identity and mission is contrasted with the blind man's clear-sighted faith. Jesus heals the man, demonstrating his messianic power and foreshadowing the deeper spiritual sight he offers.  This miracle serves as a divine calling card, echoing Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah opening the eyes of the blind.  It's a powerful reminder that Jesus is both the glorious king and the suffering servant.

The disciples' struggle to accept Jesus' suffering mirrors our own difficulty in understanding pain. We crave immediate glory and healing, questioning why the cross is necessary

Eyes Wide Open | Pastor Philip Miller | Luke 18:31-43

Luke 18:28-34 | What Shall We Have | 5.14.08

Life can be hard, so Jesus offers encouragement that God will give his children justice. Keep the faith ✝️, keep praying ????, and don't give up ????. 
 
Everyone has been or is going through very tough times. It may be harder or more painful for some, but the hardship is real. In those times, many ask "Where is God?" and "Why did got allow this?" We may not understand God's reasoning, action or inaction, or his timing, so we begin to lose faith. 
 
Whatever the situation, Jesus encourages his disciples to keep the faith and to keep praying. Through a parable of an unrighteous judge and a helpless widow, we're reminded that God is righteous and will bring justice to his people at the right time. We may not understand God's reasoning or know what all is going on, but God does, so we can and should trust him and seek him through prayer. 
 
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1:17 Scripture Reading 
2:08 Passage Breakdown 
2:24 The Purpose: Encouragement 
5:45 The Parable: Unrighteous Judge 
7:59 The Meaning: God is Righteous 
14:26 The Challenge: Keep the Faith 
18:47 Three Ways to Keep the Faith 
21:13 Lesson Overview 
21:58 Outro 
 
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Life can be hard, so Jesus offers encouragement that God will give his children justice. Keep the faith ✝️, keep praying ????, and don't give up ????.

Everyone has been or is going through very tough times. It may be harder or more painful for some, but the hardship is real. In those times, many ask "Where is God?" and "Why did got allow this?" We may not understand God's reasoning, action or inaction, or his timing, so we begin to lose faith.

Whatever the situation, Jesus encourages his disciples to keep the faith and to keep praying. Through a parable of an unrighteous judge and a helpless widow, we're reminded that God is righteous and will bring justice to his people at the right time. We may not understand God's reasoning or know what all is going on, but God does, so we can and should trust him and seek him through prayer.

0:00 Intro
1:17 Scripture Reading
2:08 Passage Breakdown
2:24 The Purpose: Encouragement
5:45 The Parable: Unrighteous Judge
7:59 The Meaning: God is Righte

Jesus' Encouragement: Keep Praying & Keep the Faith | Luke 18:1-8

Jesus uses a parable to tell us to practice genuine humility and avoid false humility. In today's world, however, it can be difficult to avoid arrogance and be humble. In this lesson from Luke 18:9-14, we'll discover what is humility according to the Bible, how to recognize when we are prideful, and the three Rs that help us stay humble. 
 
00:00 Intro 
01:02 Scripture Reading 
01:57 Text Outline 
02:46 The Audience: Religiously Pompous 
05:29 The Parable: Haughty vs. Humble 
13:05 The Lesson: Stay Humble 
17:13 How to Stay Humble: The 3 Rs 
24:02 Outro 
 
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#humility #parables #behumble #stayhumble #biblelessons

Jesus uses a parable to tell us to practice genuine humility and avoid false humility. In today's world, however, it can be difficult to avoid arrogance and be humble. In this lesson from Luke 18:9-14, we'll discover what is humility according to the Bible, how to recognize when we are prideful, and the three Rs that help us stay humble.

00:00 Intro
01:02 Scripture Reading
01:57 Text Outline
02:46 The Audience: Religiously Pompous
05:29 The Parable: Haughty vs. Humble
13:05 The Lesson: Stay Humble
17:13 How to Stay Humble: The 3 Rs
24:02 Outro

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Luke 18-21