“Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.”Luke 19:1 NKJV Luke’s mention of Jericho is more than a passing detail. Jericho was the gateway to Jerusalem—the place where Jesus would accomplish His destiny on the cross. It was also the first city conquered by Israel on their way to inherit the land promised to Abram:“On the...Read More

“So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.”Luke 19:6 NKJV In the verses just before this, we saw Zacchaeus climb a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus passing through Jericho (Luke 19:4–5). His climb was more than a physical act—it represented a searching heart, one willing to take undignified steps...Read More

“So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.”— Luke 19:6 NKJV “But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, ‘He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.’”— Luke 19:7 NKJV In our last reflection, we considered the joyful response of Zacchaeus as he hurried down...Read More