Christ as Man: A Study in LukeSample

What does it say?
Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath and taught about humility and the kingdom of God. He warned the crowd of the high cost of discipleship.
What does it mean?
Jesus’ parable to the host and guests at the dinner revealed a great spiritual truth about His message. He taught that only those who humble themselves by following Him would have a place in the kingdom of God. There is no room for pride or self-promotion. God will lift those who come to Him in true humility. Embracing those who cannot reciprocate is evidence of a humble heart; such selfless acts of generosity demonstrate true righteousness, which God will reward. Exalting oneself leads to humiliation, but humility results in being exalted by God.
How should I respond?
Jesus Christ modeled the greatest example of humility when He humbled Himself to become our sacrifice for sin (Philippians 2:7-8). As His followers, we should honestly assess our humility compared to His. Prayerfully ask the Lord to empty you of any self-interest and give you a humble servant’s heart so His Holy Spirit can work through you. What abilities and gifts has God blessed you with? Will you commit to graciously and humbly minister to others, serving as Jesus served?
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Luke’s Gospel is a beautiful and powerful telling of the life of Jesus. Luke focuses on Jesus as the Son of Man, the foretold Messiah who came to “seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). This Gospel shows us the “Upside-Down Kingdom” - that God uses what the world deems foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong.
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