In Luke 24, women find Jesus's tomb empty. Two individuals tell them He has risen, and the women share the news with other disciples. On the way to Emmaus, Jesus talks to some disciples without them realizing it's Him. Later, Jesus appears before the disciples and proclaims what will happen before ascending to heaven.

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In Luke 23, Jesus is passed between the Sanhedrin, Pilate, Herod, and Pilate again. Pilate finds Him innocent, but the crowd demands His crucifixion and Barabbas is released instead. Jesus is led away to be crucified with a mourning group following Him. The chapter ends with Him being placed in a tomb.

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In Luke 22, as Passover approaches, Judas agrees to betray Jesus. During Passover, Jesus has His final meal with His disciples. Afterward, Jesus goes to pray on the Mount of Olives. Sadly, Judas betrays Jesus, and He is arrested. Later, Peter is confronted and denies knowing Jesus three times. The chapter ends with Jesus being mocked and brought before Pilate and Herod.

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In Luke 21, Jesus speaks about giving and highlights the widow who gave all she could while others only gave from their surplus. The disciples then admire the temple, but Jesus talks about its eventual destruction, the challenges of being a disciple, and the importance of faith.

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This sermon was preached on 07/9/23 at First Christian Church in Wilmington, Illinois.

Psalm 9 portrays David's understanding of the chaos caused by sin in this world. David realizes the extent of sin's destructive nature, which can consume one's entire life. However, he also acknowledges his guilt and the consequences of his actions. Despite this, there is hope for redemption through confessing sins and seeking salvation from God, who has the power to save. Through God's mercy, delivered through Jesus Christ, sin no longer has the power to destroy. Thus, we are called to praise God for His perfect justice, mercy, and guidance in our lives. Therefore, let us praise God, who is the ultimate judge.

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Luke 20: As Jesus continues His ministry in Jerusalem we several of the religious leaders try to trap Jesus by what He says so that way they can get rid of Him. A group of leaders come up to Jesus while He is teaching in the temple to question His authority. Jesus then teaches through a parable. The religious leaders then send spies to try and trick Jesus asking about taxes. A group of Sadducees ask Jesus about who who will be married in the resurrection. This chapter ends with Jesus talking about the Messiah and a warning of those religious leaders.

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Luke 19: Jesus travels to Jericho, and while there he meets Zacchaeus. Jesus eats with him, and afterwards Zacchaeus repents and gives back. On the ay to Jerusalem, Jesus teaches on faithfulness through a parable. Jesus then enters Jerusalem with shouts of praise and then weeps over Jerusalem. The chapter ends with Jesus driving people out of the temple.

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Luke 18: Jesus teaches His disciples about persistence in faith through the parable of the persistent widow. Jesus teaches the self righteous through the parable of the pharisee and the text collector. Jesus teaches His disciples about the kingdom of God through little children. Jesus warns a ruler about the dangers of material wealth. Jesus predicts His death to the disciples and then heals and blind beggar.

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