Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 19, 2015 A wealthy man decided to fire a manager. So the manager cut some deals with the masters creditors to curry favor, to have options once his job ended
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 18, 2015 Jesus told a story of a lavish banquet. The invited guests all had other things to do, so the man giving the banquet brought in the poor, the crippled
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 17, 2015 Jesus told a parable about a man hosting a banquet. When the invited guests gave excuses and refused to attend, the host found anyone he could to sit
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 16, 2015 The story of the Prodigal Son is really the story of two prodigals. One left in rebellion, the other stayed in rebellion. Lets look again into a fam
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 13, 2015 How we handle todays small tasks affects whether were given a larger task to perform and the rewards that go with it. In a parable, Jesus taught a
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 12, 2015 Jesus taught using parables, or stories. He spoke of a strong man and a stronger man, whose help is crucial in defeating the merely strong man. We
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 11, 2015 Few people these days take seriously the idea of evil spirits inhabiting people. But demons are very real. Jesus drove demons out of many, setting the
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 10, 2015 We dont always know why, but God chooses to give some of His children more than others more abilities, more money, and better health. When we real
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 9, 2015 In a parable, Jesus taught His disciples how rewards are handed out in the kingdom of God. What He taught seems quite unfair. But lets look beneath
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 6, 2015 The story of the Prodigal Son is really the story of two prodigals. One left in rebellion, the other stayed in rebellion. Lets look again into a fam
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 5, 2015 How should parents react when a child goes his or her own way, knowing the sorrow that their child will face? In the parable of the Prodigal Son, we l
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 4, 2015 In a parable, Jesus gave a dire warning to those who refuse to forgive other people. But what does it means when it says God will not forgive us if we
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 3, 2015 When youre wronged, you may become resentful and bitter. Thats why Jesus spoke on the need for us to forgive. In a famous parable, He outlined the
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: November 2, 2015 In a parable of Jesus, we learn how eager God the Father is to answer the cries of His children. Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 30, 2015 For some, prayer is a mystery. They wonder if God really listens. Jesus left us a pattern for prayer, an outline of how we are to approach God. Lets
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 29, 2015 When the seed of the gospel is sown, it can land in receptive soil or soil that will not allow the seed to germinate. But the gospel will be heard by
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 28, 2015 The parables of Jesus used real-life situations to teach spiritual truth. His hearers understood his illustrations of farmers, servants, prodigal sons
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 27, 2015 Faith always leads to ultimate victory, but it may not change our immediate circumstances. Regardless of the turmoil which may fill our lives, can we
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 26, 2015 Many people have long-term health issues. When they pray for healing, the answer appears to be an ongoing no. They hear the verse, my strength i
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 23, 2015 When Christians are in need, they naturally pray for God to provide. Sometimes the answer is “no.” How we react to that “no” is crucial. We mu
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 22, 2015 Its tough taking no for an answer. But there are times when the answer to a believers prayer is a clear no. We have a choice: these times
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 21, 2015 Habakkuk the prophets complaints belong on todays front page. Evildoers are having a field day, and the foundations of the nation are being torn a
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 20, 2015 Our nation seems to be heading in a downward spiral. Its like the scenario painted by Habakkuk the prophet: things were bad and getting worse. Like
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 19, 2015 When God answers prayer in ways we dont expect, were reminded that its Him we really need, not the answers. Lets make sure our relationships w
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 16, 2015 Prayer is a kind of mystery. Were commanded to ask in faith, without doubting. But the answers sometimes come from unexpected directions, even unrel
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 15, 2015 God gave Abraham promises that would not come to pass for hundreds of years. Next time you feel like God is a bit slow to answer your prayers, remembe
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 14, 2015 When we pray for something, we hope for a quick response from God. But God has His own clock which is not always in sync with ours. How do we handle p
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 13, 2015 When we pray, theres a bigger purpose at work than we realize. For us, getting the answer is all-consuming. For God, developing our characters is th
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 12, 2015 It happens again and again. A child is at deaths door, and even after urgent prayer, the child dies anyway. Where was God? When prayer is not answer
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 9, 2015 Victorious runners in lifes race know they are but clay in the Potters hands. And the Potter can do whatever He wishes with His clay. Can you acce
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 8, 2015 Hidden in the councils of heaven are the answers to the heartfelt cries of millions of people who simply want to know why? We seek a reason for ou
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 7, 2015 When facing severe trials, we ask why? We may never know the answer, but for a suffering Job, the answer was dramatic. Gods voice spoke from out
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 6, 2015 When facing severe trials, we ask why? We may never know the answer, but for a suffering Job, the answer was dramatic. Gods voice spoke from out
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 5, 2015 In many ways, God is hidden from us. He is too big for anyone to comprehend. God tested a man named Job, who then found wisdom by discussing his pligh
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 2, 2015 Tough questions must be faced. But there are questions and mysteries we may never fully fathom. Every generation needs to learn some key lessons anew,
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 1, 2015 When I die, will I live again? Thats the question Job raised several thousand years ago. Surely this brief life is not all there is. Something d
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 30, 2015 When we are the victims of economic collapse or slander, something within us demands an answer. Through the life of Job, lets explore the heavenly r
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 29, 2015 It seems unfair: some people seem to glide through life unscathed, while others bear unimaginable burdens. Jobs anguish of soul during his trials pa
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 28, 2015 Each of us will experience some kind of suffering. No one is exempt. The story of Job teaches lessons about suffering all of us need to hear. Why? Our
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 25, 2015 When youre hit with bad news you can scarcely absorb, a friend can be a great help. However, the friends of Job were scant comfort when he was under
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 24, 2015 Sometimes, well-meaning friends can do more harm than good. Some of Jobs friend tried to help the suffering Job. Truly, with friends like these,
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 23, 2015 There are far worse things to lose than ones possessions. Even Jobs great faith wilted when he lost his health and his children. How would you han
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 22, 2015 We can experience great sorrow and disappointment. Bad things happen to good people, and we cant help but ask Why? At these times we must learn,
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 21, 2015 The economy takes a dive and your job disappears. For you, the reason can be hard to understand. When you lose your health or your child, something in
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 18, 2015 Why is the word that haunts us when things go wrong, when a child is lost or a reputation is slandered. None of us escapes those times when we que
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 17, 2015 John 1 is a breathtaking overview of how Jesus is Gods expression to mankind. As the Word of God in human flesh, Jesus shows us what God is like.
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 16, 2015 In the gospel of John, the Greek word logos means the expression of God. Logos simply means Word, and in this first gospel, we learn that the Wo
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 15, 2015 If you ever wonder what to say when you pray, try praying the Scriptures back to God. When we are lost for words, the Word of God can usher us into a
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 14, 2015 The stress of life can get us down. Pressures and trials can drain our joy. But the Word of God helps us focus on the answers to our dilemmas, helping
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 10, 2015 Blessed is the man .whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Meditation is the means by which the Bibl
