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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

A Parable about My Neighbor-The Good Samaritan- Luke 10

Posted on May 6, 2025 by dkoop

Who is my neighbor?  That’s a good question!  It was asked of Jesus by an expert in Old Testament law.  Unfortunately, this question and revealed the lawyer’s real motive (to test Jesus) and his profound ignorance about central issues of … Continue reading →

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A Parable about Serving – Luke 19:11-27

Posted on April 27, 2025 by dkoop

In 4 BC when Herod the Great died, his territorial rule was divided between his three sons. Archelaus, one of Herod’s sons, was assumed to rule over Judea. Though Archelaus began to rule immediately upon his father’s death, his royal … Continue reading →

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The Road to Emmaus – Luke 24:13-31

Posted on April 21, 2025 by dkoop

The Washington Post conducted an experiment to find out if people are capable of recognizing beauty out of context. Unfortunately, their experiment proved that most people are oblivious to beauty that doesn’t fit into their routines, even a world-famous violinist … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Death and Resurrection in the Old Testament

Posted on April 19, 2025 by dkoop

On the Road to Emmaus Jesus said, 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.  Luke … Continue reading →

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