tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post1042643933277913324..comments2023-10-20T10:06:23.364-04:00Comments on Preaching Essentials- Lenny Luchetti: Unchained Challenge: Luke 1Lenny Luchettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08896001990363426239noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-54342771756200207162011-11-12T09:52:27.285-05:002011-11-12T09:52:27.285-05:00Shaine, thanks for sharing your insightful theolog...Shaine, thanks for sharing your insightful theological reflections. The incarnation is so full-orbed and far-reaching, I am not sure the Church has even begun to consider all of the implications, even though we have been thinking and writing on the incarnation for 2000 years.<br />LennyLenny Luchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896001990363426239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-82410004859749295052011-11-12T08:51:50.498-05:002011-11-12T08:51:50.498-05:00Sorry! I didn't realize these were divided int...Sorry! I didn't realize these were divided into chapters! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-77394648517283669442011-11-12T08:48:05.025-05:002011-11-12T08:48:05.025-05:00The verse that stuck out to me was not what really...The verse that stuck out to me was not what really hit me this morning. At first, the latter part of Luke 2:35 stuck out: "that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."<br />When I think about it though, the whole chapter seriously captures my attention. This is what I wrote in my journal this morning:<br /><br />6 a.m. Sitting in a friend's living room holding her 5-month-old and reading about a Newborn from 2,000 years ago. As i read about Mary giving birth to the Child, I imagined the baby in my own arms having all of that power in him. We can't understand what it meant to hold the Christ-Chile or what He held in that little Body. Serious humility. Love, compassion, Holiness, TRUTH. My God came down to meet me face-to-face. He was a baby just like I was. He doesn't love us so much that He "just" died but He loves us so much that He lived our lives-right from the start. He didn't choose the times that were a bit more dignified. Being conceived in a human womb. Depending on human parents. Learning to take first steps, messing His diapers and spitting up while holding onto the power it takes to make blind men see, lame men walk, dead men live, and overthrow satan himself. Humility out of love. All because He believes we were and are worth His ultimate love. What a God we know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-81337071843725228692011-11-11T13:36:25.200-05:002011-11-11T13:36:25.200-05:00Katie, thanks for inspiring us with your post by r...Katie, thanks for inspiring us with your post by reminded us of the power of the God with whom all things are possible!Lenny Luchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896001990363426239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-25194944639203662602011-11-11T12:27:29.548-05:002011-11-11T12:27:29.548-05:00Scripture: Luke 1:37 "For with God nothing wi...Scripture: Luke 1:37 "For with God nothing will be impossible."<br /><br />When I think of the words in this verse, my mind goes directly to when Christ says it later to his disciples. I don't think I've ever noticed it here in the conception story. This phrase is used five times throughout the gospels and this is the only time it is not Christ saying it. Here it is the angel Gabriel assuring Mary that she will conceive by the Holy Spirit and telling her the news of her relative Elizabeth conceiving even in her old age. In this exchange between Gabriel and Mary, he is pointing out that what seemed impossible for Elizabeth has indeed been done and what seems impossible for Mary now will also surely be done.<br />We, as believers, should have a much different view on what is impossible than the rest of the world, because we know that was may seem impossible can indeed be done, but not by our own power.<br /><br />Prayer: Lord, when I'm facing situations that seem impossible,whether it's finances or relationships or my whole future, help me to trust in You, knowing You really are in control. Thank you for working things out for my good even when I'm not seeing it or even looking for it!Katie Keevernoreply@blogger.com