Every Last Word

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. 

Luke 12:13-21 It seems to be ingrained in us to always want more. We want to get ahead, to make our lives pleasant and comfortable. We want to secure our future, so we prepare for retirement. It’s easy for us to be busy storing up our wealth, forgetting that we are told not to gain treasure here on earth, but rather in heaven. Listen as Dr. Philip Ryken challenges our way of thinking on Every Last Word. 

Luke 12:1-12 We hear stories of people in other places and times boldly trusting God and proclaiming his name, even to death. That often seems very far away from the reality of our lives. But we, too, must courageously stand for Christ. Find out more on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken. 

Luke 11:45-54 Jesus was not the “nice” guy we often make him out to be. He was notorious for creating uncomfortable situations, and sometimes he offended the very people who were feeding him. Today we’ll be looking at one such dinner party. The chances of Jesus staying for dessert at this home are very slim – in fact, his hosts are beginning to cook up a very different plan for him. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word to learn more. 

Luke 11:37-44 When Christians get offended we often call it “righteous anger.” But usually it’s only our personal preferences or sensibilities that have been violated. Today we’ll learn about how to identify hypocrisy in ourselves, and what to do about it on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 11:27-36 How often have you heard someone say, “If God would just give me a sign, then I would believe in him”? Perhaps you’ve said it yourself. People have been asking for a sign to prove God’s existence for centuries. When skeptics asked Jesus to prove that he was God, he said their only sign would be the sign of Jonah. Find out what Jesus meant by that response on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 11:14-26 It may look great to other people when we clean up our lives and live morally. But self-help methods end up hurting us in the end. The truth is we can’t help ourselves. When we try, we open ourselves to the attacks of the devil who loves to take possession of our souls. Tune in to Every Last Word as Dr. Ryken teaches that what we need is for Jesus Christ to take possession instead. 

Luke 11:5-13 It’s easy to give up on praying when we don’t see immediate answers. In a culture where instant gratification is the norm, persevering in prayer is a strange concept. But God calls us to continually come before him with boldness. We can have confidence that when we pray according to God’s promises, he will be faithful and delighted to answer them. Dr. Philip Ryken shares about the importance of persevering in prayer on Every Last Word. 

Luke 11:1-4 Lord, teach us how to pray. The plea that resounds through history started with the disciples. So Jesus taught them. The one who was in constant communication with his Father, showed his disciples how they could have the same relationship. Find out more about the Lord's Prayer on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 10:38-42 They say if you want to get something done, give it to someone who’s already busy. Martha was that person. She knew how to get it done, and was great at serving. But somehow in her preparation for Jesus’ visit, she forgot the most important thing: the person she was serving. Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken to find out more about serving Jesus. 

Luke 10:25-37 Everyone knows the story of the Good Samaritan. It shows how we need to be more compassionate to those around us, loving others in tangible ways, even across social and religious barriers. But when Jesus told the story of the Good Samaritan, he wasn’t just trying to inspire us to be better people. There was a lot more to it. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word for a deeper dive into what this well-known story.

Luke 10:17-24 Jesus’ followers came to Him full of excitement because they where able to cast out demons. Jesus responds that they should be even more joyful because their names are written in the book of life. What does Jesus mean by this? Why shouldn’t his followers rejoice in casting out demons? Find out on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 10:1-16 Jesus sends 72 of his followers ahead of Him to the towns he’ll soon visit. He tells them to take nothing with them – not even a change of underwear! This is a strange move for a King: to have his ambassadors rely on people’s hospitality while having nothing tangible to give in return. And some of his other instructions are strange as well. Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken to hear more.  

Luke 9:51-62 The demands of Christ may be more than we think. We want to pencil Jesus into our schedules. But Jesus refuses to be squeezed in. He wants to have our whole lives. Today Dr. Philip Ryken wrestles with what it means to follow Christ – and not look back – on Every Last Word.

Luke 9:37-50 One of our primary jobs as Christians is to represent Christ. But instead of showing people who he is, we often get in the way. Today Dr. Philip Ryken exhorts us to examine our own lives and see how well we represent our Savior on Every Last Word. 

Luke 9:28-36 Sometimes we envy the disciples who actually walked and talked with Jesus. We think if we could just touch him, we’d have a greater faith. Or if we could only see Jesus face to face, following him would be a lot easier. Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken for The Glory of God's Son.

Luke 9:18-22 Peter has a reputation as being the loudmouth of the disciples. When asked who Jesus is, he blurts out that he is the Christ of God. This confession has a lot of implications for who Christ is and what he does. Are you able to make this same confession? Do you know Jesus as your Christ? Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word.

Luke 9:10-17 What is impossible for man is easy for God. The disciples learned this first hand when Jesus commanded them to feed five thousand hungry men. After insisting that they couldn’t possibly achieve such a feat, they watched Jesus simply break bread and have it multiply in his hands. But Jesus did much more that, He taught his disciples some extremely valuable lessons. Hear about those lessons on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Luke 9:1-9 Doing something is often the best way to learn it. That’s why Jesus sent his apostles out on an internship. He told them to spread the gospel with their words and their actions – healing the sick and casting out demons. From their trip, the apostles learned valuable lessons of what it means to trust God. Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken to find out how these lessons still apply to us today.