Every Last Word

Luke 23:26-31 On the way to the cross, Jesus passed many who were shedding tears, but he told them not to cry. There are events to come that are more pressing for them to be concerned about. Find out what Jesus meant on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 23:13-25 The trial of Jesus is over. Pilate found Him innocent of all charges. End of story? Nope not yet, Jesus was still sentenced to death. What happened next? Why was an innocent man crucified? Find out by listening to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 23:1-12 What did the Roman trial of Jesus really do? Why did He need to suffer so horribly? These are questions that many people have when it comes to the treatment of Jesus. Dr. Philip Ryken answers these questions on Every Last Word. 

Luke 22:63-71 Have you ever felt that you were unfairly treated, maybe accused of something that you didn’t do? Maybe your words have been twisted or misrepresented? If so, you’re not alone. Christ was tried in a court facing charges that were just not true. Dr. Philip Ryken continues his teaching in the Book of Luke on Every Last Word. 

Luke 22:54-62 First Jesus was betrayed by Judas, and then denied by Peter. What could cause them to do such a horrible thing? To learn about the situation surrounding the Peters denial, tune in this week to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 22:47-53 Has anyone ever betrayed you? Has anyone treated you differently than you thought that they should? Jesus understands what you have been through, because he too was betrayed by one of the people closest to Him. Dr. Philip Ryken shines light on Luke 22:47-53 on Every Last Word.

Luke 22:39-46 The prayer that Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane has been widely discussed and read. There are many important aspects about this time that Christ spent in the garden. Find out more with Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 22:31-38 There are many dangers in this world. Sometimes we aren’t even aware of them all. But at other times we are aware of the trouble around us. How do we get out of the trouble that we are in, and how do we stay out of the trouble that we’re unaware of? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 22:24-30 “I’m better than you are!” “No you're not!” Kids are always arguing over who is better. And if we’re honest with ourselves, so are adults. Jesus’ disciples often argued about who was the greatest. But Jesus reminded them that true greatness came from being a servant. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about true greatness today on Every Last Word.

Luke 22:7-23 The Last Supper with Christ and his disciples was also the first communion service. What is it about the bread and the wine that still play such a vital role in the life of the church today? Dr. Philip Ryken answers these questions on Every Last Word.

Luke 21:37-22:6 To many, a conspiracy that was carried out against Jesus by one of his own disciples seems unthinkable. Are the circumstances around the Last Supper curious to you? Find out more from Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 21:29-36 In a world that is often afraid of what the future holds, how can we as Christians look towards the end times? Are we to treat the unknown of the future as the world does? Or is there a better way? Dr. Philip Ryken answers these questions on Every Last Word.

Luke 21:20-28 The final judgment is a topic that is not often discussed. Many people have questions about the prophesies Jesus made regarding this important topic. This week, Dr. Philip Ryken discuss the prophesies of Christ regarding the last judgment and how they affect you on Every Last Word.

Luke 21:5-19 Persecution, suffering and the end times. All of these things can spark unrest or curiosity when we hear of them. But in the gospels, Jesus brings us peace and understanding about what will happen when the world comes to an end. Learn more with Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 20:45-21:4 How do you use your belongings or social status? Do you put them to use for the Kingdom of God, or do you use them to get your own way. This week, Dr. Philip Ryken discusses the things we have and what we do with them on Every Last Word.

Luke 20:39-44 Jesus was asked many questions during his life. But occasionally he would ask one or two of his own. He had a riddle for the Pharisees and it wasn’t, “Why is six afraid of seven?”! It had significant spiritual meaning. Jesus asked the Pharisees about his own family background. Find out more with Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 20:27-38 Is there really a resurrection? How can we be certain? If there is a heaven, how do we get there? Jesus answered these tough questions just before He was about to face His own death. Find out what those answers are on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 20:19-26 Can Christians be involved in politics? Are we to obey our government and its laws even when we don’t agree with them? Christ showed both His followers and enemies how they were to respond to political powers. Find out more on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 20:9-18 What the best story you’ve ever heard? Dr. Philip Ryken is going to re-tell one of the greatest stories that Jesus ever told on Every Last Word today. It insulted his audience and the climax highlights Jesus. But there’s a twist: someone is murdered!

Luke 19:41-20:8 Do you have a passion for the place God has put you? Jesus had a heart for the city God had sent him to—Jerusalem. Find out about Jesus' love for the city that God sent him to on Every Last Word. 

Luke 19:28-40 Of all the ways that the King of kings could make an entrance into a city, Jesus chose to come on a donkey! Why would Jesus choose such a humble way to make his greatest entry into Jerusalem? Dr. Philip Ryken answers this question on Every Last Word.

Luke 19:11-27 God has given us the ability to do many things for Him. Some people have the ability to give a lot, while others only a little. But no matter how much God has given, are your talents being used for Him? Find out more with Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 19:1-10 Is having faith, enough to be saved? Is there anything else that we must do to have a saving relationship with Jesus? Dr. Philip Ryken shares what Jesus calls us to do when we receive his salvation on Every Last Word.

Luke 18:35-43 How do we maintain our faith when life circumstances are not the way we’d like them to be? What happens during those times when we think we’re losing our faith? This week, Dr. Philip Ryken will discuss the blind beggar who called out for Jesus to heal his sight on Every Last Word.

Luke 18:28-34 A lot of people talk about giving everything up for Jesus. Do they really mean ‘everything’? What do we get in return for giving up everything for Christ? Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken to find out. 

Luke 18:15-27 How do we get to heaven? Some say it’s by being like a child. Others say it is by giving away all of your money to the poor. What does the Bible really say about how to get to heaven? Dr. Philip Ryken answers this question on Every Last Word. 

Luke 18:9-14 It’s often far too easy to compare ourselves to other people. It’s even easier to decide that we are better than others. But this sort of comparison doesn’t help us to become more like Christ. In fact, in doing so we learn a lot more about ourselves and our sinfulness. Dr. Philip Ryken discusses this today on Every Last Word. 

Luke 18:1-8 Do you ever feel that no matter how much you pray for something, God never answers? Whether it’s for a relationship, the salvation of a friend, or justice for those who are persecuted, it sometimes feels that God isn’t answering. What does Jesus say about being persistent in our prayers? Find out with Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word. 

Luke 17:20-27 There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the end times and the second coming of Christ. But what does the Bible really say about Jesus’ return? Jesus himself spoke about his second coming in the Gospel of Luke, and that’s where Dr. Philip Ryken turns today on Every Last Word.

Luke 17:7-19 How often do you think “I deserve better than this!”? If you feel that God is not treating you as fairly as He should be, continue listening to find out how to give thanks when you aren’t feeling thankful with Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word. 

Luke 17:1-6 Have you ever said to your friends or family “I just can’t forgive you!” We’re often hurt in such a way that it feels impossible to forgive. Today on Every Last Word, Dr. Philip Ryken will be looking at Jesus’ words of guidance on this matter. We will hear how to forgive and how to accept forgiveness.

Luke 16:19-31 If you die tonight where will you spend eternity? It’s a standard evangelistic line. Many people respond “well heaven of course” but the fact is many don’t believe in heaven or hell. I hope you can honestly say that you’ll spend eternity with God in heaven. Find out more from Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word. 

Luke 16:14-18 What happens when you do something wrong and it’s found out. Well you may try and make an excuse to justify your actions. Sometimes that works but eventually you’ll get caught and punished for your wrong behavior. Tune in to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word as he teaches from Luke 16. 

Luke 16:1-13 Have you ever gone to the store to buy a friend! The idea is ridiculous. But I bet you’ve bought an ice cream cone just to impress a cute girl so that she’d be your friend! Are you using your money and resources for your personal gain? Or are you using your money for spiritual advancement? Dr. Philip Ryken challenges us on Every Last Word. 

Luke 15:25-32 Sibling rivals! How often have you heard “Daddy loves me more!” ”No he doesn’t!” and on it goes. The oldest brother in the Prodigal Son was jealous of the love his father showed to his younger brother. But the truth is he didn’t want the love. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word to see that regardless of his attitude, his father longed to give it to him.

Luke 15:11-24 Have you ever loved someone even when it really cost you something, and then kept on loving? Have you ever loved so much that other people thought you a bit strange? That’s how God loves us. Find out more with Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word. 

Luke 15:11-24 What does a teenage boy, a bunch of money and freedom equal? It equals trouble! You know how the stories go. If the truth be told, we really just want to live the way we want to, wasting away in the pleasures of the sinful world. However we must repent of this desire and come back to Christ! Find out more with Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word. 

Luke 15:8-10 Are you looking for an excuse to celebrate? The Angels in heaven are. But do you know what brings them joy? Luke 15 says that there is nothing greater on this earth than a lost soul coming to salvation. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches that it should also bring joy to our hearts, today on Every Last Word. 

Luke 15:1-7 It may not be flattering to think of ourselves as sheep – they may be cute as lambs, but they’re often stupid and tend to wander. Just like us. Dr. Philip Ryken shows us that it’s truly comforting to know that Christ is our shepherd, today on Every Last Word. When we wander and got lost, he will come find us and carry us home.

Luke 14:25-35 If you want to follow Jesus, you must hate your father and mother, your spouse and even your kids. These words seem not only harsh but they seem to contradict the very commands God has given to us. Yet Jesus said them. Today, Dr. Philip Ryken helps us try to understand what Jesus meant, and how we can follow him on Every Last Word. 

Luke 14:12-24 Sometimes we picture God condemning most people, while only a very few make it into heaven. The parable of the banquet shows us a completely different picture. Find out how we see God relentlessly seeking after people to come join his feast on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken. 

Luke 14:1-11 Have you ever found yourself stepping on other people in order to get what you want? Maybe it’s for recognition at church, a promotion at work, or a gadget at the store you’re dying to have. Our hearts tell us to push others aside to get what we think we deserve. But Dr. Philip Ryken teaches that Jesus shows a very different way for us to live, today on Every Last Word.

Luke 13:31-45 It may seem irreverent to compare Jesus to a chicken. But Jesus does in fact describe himself this way. He says he is like a mother hen longing to gather her chicks under her wings. Jesus has so much compassion on his people that he will be stopped by nothing in his mission save his people. Nothing will stop him from advancing the Kingdom of God. Tune in as Dr. Philip Ryken teaches from Luke 13 on Every Last Word. 

Luke 13:22-30 Have you ever found yourself lost without map? The natural thing to do is call someone who has access to one. When they give you directions, would you say they were wrong and that you’re sure there’s a better way? Clearly not! Yet this is often the reaction to Christ’s claim that he is the only way to God. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches about the narrow door on Every Last Word. 

Luke 13:18-21 From its small and seemingly insignificant beginning, who would have suspected that the Kingdom of God would grow and spread across the world? It’s just like when you plant a tiny seed that turns into a huge tree. You may not notice it growing, but it does. Find out about the remarkable growth of the Church on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken. 

Luke 13:10-17 Our natural tendency is to avoid people in need. Whether it’s someone asking for money or a friend in crisis, our automatic response is to get out of the way. And oftentimes we have good reasons for it. But Jesus walks right into people’s pain and gets his hands dirty, much to the shock of the religious leaders. Find out more about the mercy of Christ on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken. 

Luke 13:1-9 Have you ever planted something that didn’t yield any produce? Maybe an apple tree, or a raspberry bush. If it never gave you any fruit, you probably tore it out and put something new in its place. Jesus speaks of us in the same way. If we don’t produce the fruit of repentance, we too will be cut down. Repentance is a matter of life and death. Dr. Philip Ryken asks the question, "Which will you choose,?" today on Every Last Word. 

Luke 12:49-59 Would you be ready if Christ returned tonight? Would you have an answer if tomorrow you had to stand before God? We don’t know when Christ will come for the final judgment, but we must be ready for it. Jesus warns us that he will be coming back soon, and gives us hope that we can put our trust in Him. Find out more on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 12:35-48 “Ready or not, here I come!” These are the works spoken in the child’s game of hide and seek. But one day they will be spoken by Jesus Christ. Those who haven’t hidden themselves in Christ will find out that life is not a game. Our decisions have eternal consequences. How should we be living now to prepare for Christ’s return? Find out by listening to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word. 

Luke 12:22-34 We all know that worrying is useless. It won’t give us more time in our day, and will cause us to work slower. Worrying won’t provide the clothes we need, or our food. Yet for some reason, many of us are addicted to this useless activity. Dr. Philip Ryken explains why Jesus commands his people not to worry and gives some very good reasons why we shouldn’t on Every Last Word.