July 28

<p><a href= "http://traffic.libsyn.com/thehighroadshow/2107S0728.mp3" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Download</a></p> <!-- END 916 Download Link --> <p>Luke 9:18-10:24 We are in the Christ Stream reading from the New King James Version. 7streamsmethod.com | @7StreamsMethod | @serenatravis | #7Stream | <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YPPA8XGTQ2YHU">Donate</a></p> <!--more--> <p>Commentary by Dr. Drake Travis Luke 9:18ff - Today is a goldmine of lessons.  Here they are, itemized:</p> <div>Peter's landmark statement is basically, "God sent you".  Anointed One = Christ <div>Peter was following Jesus because He knew God sent Him - He wasn't following Him because Jesus was going to be crucified. But the reminder of te crucifixion comes right on the heels of Peter's confession.</div> <div>The Transfiguration; also in Mark 9, is an overwhelming memo to the "inside-3"; Peter/James/John that those who follow God never die <em>and</em> they never leave God</div> <div>The next day when Jesus encounters a boy who gets seizures from a bad spirit that is harassing him, we get a statement from Jesus that many find troubling. "Oh faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you...?" It hits y'sideways but there is triple motivation in Jesus' words if we let them sink in.  1] do not fool around with darkness for it won't let go of you.</div> <div>2] Learn how to expel darkness and their powers - take authority v.s being a victim (btw, I am teaching on this all the time!) 3] Learn from me <u>while</u> I am here, so pay attention NOW.  Next, Jesus doubles down and tells of His Passion week again.</div> <div>The tussle of the disciples arguing about who would be greatest was not their last such juvenile discussion. Boys will be boys, eh? (my husband told me to say that!)  It's a worldwide phenomenon to joust for first place.  Jesus makes a perfect teaching moment reminding them to serve all v.s. compete with all.</div> <div>The point that the disciples bring up when a man