1.Monday – 11/28/2022 – Making Disciples – [84] Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
2.Tuesday – 11/29/2022 – Teaching Disciples to Grow – [85] Matthew 28:20teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Memorize [100] verses
3. Wednesday – 11/30/2022 – “so that you may know the exact truth” – Luke 1:1-4…1Since many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us,2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 it seemed fitting to me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in an orderly sequence, most excellent Theophilus; 4 so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.
4.Thursday – 12/1/2022 – Mercy for Mary – Luke 1:46-49b…46 And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 For He has had regard for the humble state of His bond-servant; For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49a For the Mighty One has done great things for me;
5. Friday – 12/2/2022 –Mercy for All – Luke 1:49b-53…49b And holy is His name. 50 And His mercy is to generation after generation Toward those who fear Him. 51 He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts.52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble.53 He has filled the hungry with good things, And sent the rich away empty-handed.
6. Saturday – 12/3/2022 – Mercy for Israel – Luke 1:54-56…54 He has given help to His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy, 55 Just as He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever.”56 Mary stayed with her* about three months, and then returned to her home. [*Elizabeth, Mary’s cousin]
Henry Luke – To receive my daily blog posts scroll to “Follow” and add your email. Enter Romans by Henry Luke and Major Ellison in Amazon or Google to review our book..
Disclaimer: My Personal Journey by Henry Luke has no control over any advertising that may appear on this blog post and receives no payment for it. Ads & their links come from Word Press.
H- [X] 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God”
E- This verse has been a part of my life vision since 1986. We find out if something glorifies God from Hisindwelling Holy Spirit and confirmed by the Word – the Bible.
Psalms 50:23 “Whoever offers praise glorifies Me” We may be uncertain if something glorifies God, but we can surely offer Him our praise and our thanks. I should offer praise for His person and work in general, thanks for what He is and does for me in particular. This is additional assurance to praise Him in all things. “In every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits” (Psalm 103:2). Most of the time I tend to forget all His benefits and fret over troubles and burdens.
If we desire to glorify God, on the other hand, I should review all my blessings and leave my burdens with Him. In the words of the old hymn that we used to sing in my small home church: “Count your many blessings, see what God hath done!” Then “the peace of God, which passes all understanding” [Philippians 4: 7] will fill our hearts and minds, enabling the indwelling Holy Spirit to “show the salvation of God” not only to me, but in me and through me to others.
A-God has showered many blessings on me and my family and I try to constantly praise Jesus and thank Him.
H-O God thank You for all Your blessings on my life beginning with my parents, my salvation, my wife and family, church, and many other things.
Henry Luke – To receive my daily blog posts scroll to “Follow” and add your email.
Disclaimer: My Personal Journey by Henry Luke has no control over any advertising that may appear on this blog post and receives no payment for it. Ads & their links come from Word Press.
H & E- [X]The Sermon on the Mount includes Matthew 5-7 – The sermon tells Disciples [A] how to live. Matthew 5:21-48 continues by telling Disciples [Y] how we are to relate in our personal relationships.
Teaching about Anger
21 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ 22 But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment!
Teaching about Adultery
27 “You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 So if your eye—even your good eye—causes you to lust, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Teaching about Revenge
38 “You have heard the law that the punishment must match the injury: ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also.
Teaching about Love for Enemies
43 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! 46 If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. 47 If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that.
A-Jesus took the Old Testament law and dramatically expanded it under grace and faith.
R-O God help me to keep Your New Testament commandments through the power of Your indwelling Spirit.
Henry Luke – To receive my daily blog posts scroll to “Follow” and add your email. Enter Romans by Henry Luke and Major Ellison in Amazon or Google to review our book.
Disclaimer: My Personal Journey by Henry Luke has no control over any advertising that may appear on this blog post and receives no payment for it. Ads & their links come from Word Press.
H- Matthew 5:13-16…16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works,and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
E- The Sermon on the Mount includes Matthew 5-7 – The sermon tells Disciples [A] how to live. Matthew 5:13-16 continues by telling Disciples how we are to relate to the people of the world as salt and light. V.16 includes three parts about our light:
“Let your light shine before men” [men and women] – The light of our life reveals either Jesus-centeredness or self-centeredness. It is either one or the other depending on our relationship with the indwelling Holy Spirit. When we are controlled by the Holy Spirit we will reveal the glory of Jesus.
“in such a way that they may see your good works,” When we are Jesus-centered we will produce good works!
“glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Our good works will glorify our Father in heaven. When a person is born again – at their salvation – they instantly become a child of God, a member of the family of God. God is our Father and Jesus is our Brother. Our good works glorify Our Father and draw the lost to Jesus.
A-May my good works glorify God.
R-O God help me to be Jesus-centered all the time through the power of Your indwelling Holy Spirit.
Henry Luke – To receive my daily blog posts scroll to “Follow” and add your email. Enter Romans by Henry Luke and Major Ellison in Amazon or Google to review our book.
Disclaimer: My Personal Journey by Henry Luke has no control over any advertising that may appear on this blog post and receives no payment for it. Ads & their links come from Word Press.
The Sermon on the Mount includes Matthew 5-7 – The sermon is telling Disciples [A] how to live, not telling lost people how to be saved.
The Beatitudes: All begin with “blessed” which means honored or happy.
Matthew 5:2-12…2 Then He [Jesus] began to teach them, saying,
3 “Blessedare the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
4“Blessed are those who mourn[over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the gentle[the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness[those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.
9 “Blessed are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of[your association with] Me.12 Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great[absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. [modified from Amplified Bible – AMP]
A-Nine precepts that tell Disciples [A] how to live our daily lives to the glory of God.
H-O God we can only live this way if we give the indwelling Holy Spirit complete control of our lives.
Henry Luke – To receive my daily blog posts scroll to “Follow” and add your email.
Disclaimer: My Personal Journey by Henry Luke has no control over any advertising that may appear on this blog post and receives no payment for it. Ads & their links come from Word Press.
1.Monday – 11/7/2022 – [78] Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. NASB1995
2.Tuesday – 11/8/2022 – [79] Romans 1:17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.”Memorize [100] verses
Introduction: From the 1950s through the 1980s, people living or working at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were exposed to drinking water contaminated with industrial solvents, benzene, and other chemicals. The polluted water resulted in disastrous results for 1 million users of the water. Information
3. Wednesday – 11/9/2022 – Not a Greedy Heart – Luke 12:16-21Jesus tells a parable saying, “The land of a rich man was very productive. 17 And he began thinking to himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?’ 18 And he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and I will store all my grain and my goods there. 19 And I will say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years to come; relax, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself!”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is demanded of you; and as for all that you have prepared, 21 Such is the one who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich in relation to God.” Luke 12:15 “But He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one is affluent does his life consist of his possessions.”” H.E.A.R.
4.Thursday – 11/10/2022 – A Generous Heart. 2 Corinthians 9:5 says, “So I considered it necessary to urge the brothers that they go on ahead to you and arrange in advance your previously promised generous gift, that the same would be ready as a generous gift, and not as one grudgingly given due to greediness.”
5. Friday – 11/11/2022 – Givegenerously because God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 says, “Now I say this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
6. Saturday – 11/12/2022 – Give generously because God will make you spiritually rich. 2 Corinthians 9:8-10 says,“And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that, always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed; 9 as it is written: “He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor, His righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness;” give generously because it will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11-13 says, “11youwill be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God….”
Jesus’ temptations follow three patterns that are common to all people, including Eve [Source]. (Matthew 4:1-11 [Z])
The first temptation concerns the lust of the flesh. Jesus is hungry (Matthew 4:2-4 [Z]) “3 During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” Jesus replies with Scripture, 4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Quote from Deuteronomy 8:3.
The second temptation concerns the pride of life(Matthew 4:5–7 [Z]), and the devil uses a verse of Scripture; “5 Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, 6 and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’” (Psalm 91:11–12)7 Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.’” Quoting from (Deuteronomy 6:16), it is wrong for Him to abuse His own powers.
The third temptation concerns the lust of the eyes (Matthew 4:8-10 [Z]), 8 Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 “I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me Jesus replies, 10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’ (Matthew 4:8–10) Quote from(Deuteronomy 6:13b).
A-We learn that we are tempted just as Jesus was tempted. Hebrews 4:15-16 says that Jesus is our High Priest and intercessor; He faced our same temptations, yet without sin. He understands our weaknesses but He provides hope through the indwelling Holy Spirit and the Bible.
R-Jesus answered the temptations with scripture setting an example for us.
The remainder of Matthew 4 tells about the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, See footnote Z.
Henry Luke – To receive my daily blog posts scroll to “Follow” and add your email.
Disclaimer: My Personal Journey by Henry Luke has no control over any advertising that may appear on this blog post and receives no payment for it. Ads & their links come from Word Press.
Notes: A– [A1- For how to have peace with God and become a Disciple [Y] click here, A2- for how to have the peace of God and grow as a Disciple click here, A3 for how to teach Disciples to be Disciple-makers click here]; X- 4 steps in The H.E.A.R method of Bible study and worship; Y- “Disciples” or “Christians”?Z- Matthew 4 New Living Translation
The Temptation of Jesus
4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry.
3 During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.”
4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,
‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
5 Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, 6 and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say,
‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.’”
7 Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.’”
8 Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 “I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.”
10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say,
‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’”
11 Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.
The Ministry of Jesus Begins
12 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he left Judea and returned to Galilee. 13 He went first to Nazareth, then left there and moved to Capernaum, beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 This fulfilled what God said through the prophet Isaiah:
15 “In the land of Zebulun and of Naphtali, beside the sea, beyond the Jordan River, in Galilee where so many Gentiles live, 16 the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined.”
17 From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”
The First Disciples
18 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 19 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” 20 And they left their nets at once and followed him.
21 A little farther up the shore he saw two other brothers, James and John, sitting in a boat with their father, Zebedee, repairing their nets. And he called them to come, too. 22 They immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind.
Crowds Follow Jesus
23 Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 24 News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—he healed them all. 25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went—people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River.
My Personal Journey by Henry Luke 
