by Hans Jorgensen | Jan 28, 2022 | Devotions
In Luke 4, Jesus says, “There were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.” Jesus seems to be clear that his message will upset those who are nativist or nationalistic. Oftentimes I need to put...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jan 21, 2022 | Devotions
In Luke 4, Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor… release to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind…” Jesus begins his public ministry by saying this is what guides him. It...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jan 14, 2022 | Devotions
Paul wrote to the Corinthians: “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit…” (1 Corinthians 12).This is part of a beautiful passage where Paul says that — together — we are the body of Christ, with many different gifts, abilities, and services through which...
by Hans Jorgensen | Jan 7, 2022 | Devotions
Luke 3 says, “When Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved, with you I am well pleased.’”Luke’s gospel highlights...
