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Survey on the Dichotomy of the Rich and Poor in the Book of Luke
The point of this outline is to inform the reader of the prevalent theme of the rich and poor, money, and wealth in the book of Luke. This provides a helpful framework upon which the reader can be mindful of the concerns of Luke. Of course, the main concern of Luke is the witness of […]
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MBS 4: Luke 2:21-39
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Luke 2:25 What consolation was he waiting for? There was a man named Simeon, who was righteous and devout, and he was waiting for the consolation of Israel. But what was […]
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MBS 3: Luke 2:1-20
10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in […]
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MBS 2: Luke 1:39-80
As we continue with our weekly Money Bible Study, we see that the two promises from last week are fulfilled in today’s reading: Promises of a child for Elizabeth and Mary. Elizabeth would give birth John the Baptist, whom Jesus said of him, “I tell you, among those born of women there is no one […]
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MBS 1: Luke 1:1-38
Introduction I am excited to start the first Money Bible Study (MBS) on the book of Luke. Instead of arbitrarily taking bible verses out of context, a bible study that goes through an entire book will give us a clearer understanding of Money in the greater backdrop of the Gospel message. Additionally, a book study […]
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Money as an End
When you see headlines touting, “5 Biblical Principles to Make you a Millionaire,” what it’s actually saying is, “5 ways to use the Bible as a Means to Achieve the Ultimate Goal of Money.” I understand that some of those authors or YouTube channels are well-meaning Christians seeking to help other believers, but it seems […]
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Money as a Means
I’ve heard many believers say that they desire to be rich so that they can support missionaries and churches around the world. Praise God for believers who desire to use their wealth for the Kingdom of God. God knows how much they have been a direct blessing in my life. There are many ways we […]