Luke 15:1  "Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him." Those who were the outcasts, who had nothing to lose.  Reminds me of the time in high school when I got into a discussion with two guys about Jesus and salvation.  After talking to them for a while, …

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Luke 14:15  "...Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God" You wonder the motivation behind the statement.  We only have the context to determine, so we look at what Jesus says.  He gives a parable about those invited not coming and others thought to be unworthy being able to attend.  This …

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Luke 14:1  "...He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath..." Assuming He was invited to eat at the rulers house.  Or perhaps the ruler opened his house up for folks, hoping Jesus would come in and do something they could catch Him on.  Says …

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Luke 13:23  "...are there few who are saved..." Interesting question.  Wonder what brought it up?  Perhaps someone listening heard Jesus speak of the cost of taking up your cross and following Him.  Honest question. 24  "...many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able" Not to say that everyone doesn't …

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Luke 13:1  "...whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices" Some Pilate had killed in something of a dramatic way.  According to commentaries, the event isn't mentioned elsewhere.  Assumed they were involved in insurrectionist activity, and Pilate had them killed while they were offering sacrifices so their blood was mingled with that of their sacrifices.  …

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41  "...Lord, do You speak this parable only to us, or to all..." Peter's exact motive in asking this question isn't given.  Commentary implies he may have been wondering about the rewards mentioned.  Similar to Peter's statements elsewhere saying they had given all, what would they receive.  Jesus appears to answer a few verses later. …

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22  "...do not worry about your life..." Easy to say, not easy to do.  Jesus said it, so I definitely want to do it, but it is so difficult when you're out of a job with no income and the bills keep coming in.  And you're blue in the face from praying with no answers …

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