A Tree and Its Fruit 1 Timothy 1:15–17; Psalm 112; Luke 6:43–49 Jesus is blunt: “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.” Today’s Gospel cuts through our pretenses. We live in a world where many wear the label “Christian,” yet their fruits scream otherwise. You can deceive people […]

Remove Your Log First! 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14; Psalm 16; Luke 6:39-42 Jesus says, “Why do you see the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the log in your own?”* (Luke 6:41). We live in a world quick to criticize, quick to condemn, and quick to expose another’s fault; while ignoring our […]

“Love your enemies!” Colossians 3:12-17; Psalm 150; Luke 6:27-38 This is the most difficult command of Jesus, yet the clearest mark of a true Christian. Many cannot love their friends, yet Christ dares us to love our enemies. Shocking! Radical! Uncomfortable! But this is Christianity. Jesus Himself prayed for His killers: “Father, forgive them…” (Luke […]

The Beatitudes Col. 3:1–11 / Ps.145 / Luke 6:20–26 The Beatitudes are not sweet words for comfort; they are a radical call to reorder our values. Jesus contrasts blessings with woes: poverty vs riches, hunger vs fullness, sorrow vs laughter, rejection vs praise. In short, heaven’s values overturn the world’s standards. Your attitude to life […]

Praying Before Choosing: The Theology of Discernment  Colossians 2:6–15; Psalm 145; Luke 6:12–19 In today’s Gospel, we see Jesus making one of the most decisive choices of His earthly mission—the selection of the Twelve Apostles. But before He chose, He prayed. Not briefly, not casually, but “He went out to the mountain to pray, and […]

𝐔𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇  COLOSSIANS 1:21-23; PSALM 54; LUKE 6:1-5 Paul cries out: “Remain stable and steadfast in the faith!”(Col. 1:23). This warning is urgent today, when Christians are being tossed about by every new “prophecy,” trending “revelation,” and feel-good gospel. Beloved, not every voice that shouts “Thus says the Lord!” is from God. Many of these […]

Fasting – Show or Substance? Colossians 1:15-20; Psalm 100; Luke 5:33-39 The Pharisees grumbled: “Why do John’s disciples fast and pray, and yours eat and drink?” (Luke 5:33). The problem was not fasting, it was motive. They turned a holy act into a public performance. Jesus makes it clear: fasting is not about competition, comparison, […]

When Effort Fails COLOSSIANS 1:9-14; PSALM 98; LUKE 5:1-11 Peter laboured all night and caught nothing, until he obeyed Jesus’ word (Luke 5:5). Hard work without God’s blessing is emptiness. “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain” (Ps. 127:1). Skills, experience, and effort are good, but obedience to Christ makes the […]

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Colossians 1:1-8; Psalm 52; Luke 4:38-44 Jesus in today’s Gospel (Luke 4:38–44) shows us two essentials of Christian life: care and prayer. He healed Simon’s mother-in-law and the sick who were brought to Him, yet He also withdrew to a quiet place to pray. A true disciple must balance service […]