Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 11:24-28] November 1, 2017

Unclean Spirit

Return of an Unclean Spirit Luke 11:24-28 24 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ 25 And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order. 26 Then it goes and brings seven … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 11:14-23] October 31, 2017

Raising of Lazarus

Jesus and Beelzebul Luke 11:14-23 14 Now he was casting out a demon that was mute; when the demon had gone out, the one who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” 16 Others, to test him, kept demanding from him … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 11:1-13] October 30, 2017

the Last Supper, from the Maesta by Duccio, 1308-1311

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 10:38-42] October 29, 2017

Martha and Mary Magdalene, Caravaggio (1599)

Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 38 Now as they went on their way [to Jerusalem], Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 10:25-37] October 28, 2017

Eugène Delacroix: The Good Samaritan (1849)

The Parable of the Good Samaritan 25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul … Read more

Daily Bible Reading Devotional [Luke 10:21-24] October 27, 2017

Jesus praying

Jesus Rejoices in the Father’s Will Luke 10:21-24 21 In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 22 All things have been handed over to me by … Read more