Luke

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Luke 1

Luke 1

Luke 1 – He’s the only author of the Gospels who was a Gentile. Luke was a physician and companion of Paul who traveled alongside on many of his…

Luke 2

Luke 2

Luke 2 – “The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people.” –…

Luke 3

Luke 3

Luke 3 – 400 years of silence had smothered the Israelites.  For 400 years God had not spoken one word to His people.  When the time came for His…

Luke 4

Luke 4

Luke 4 – “We do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.”– Hebrews…

Luke 5

Luke 5

Luke 5 – Here begins a turning point in Luke as we read of his many miracles, the calling of who would be his disciples and his ministry to…

Luke 6

Luke 6

Luke 6 – I stood there with my mouth open, blinking as his words hovered in the air.  This was by far one of the strangest conversations I had…

Luke 7

Luke 7

Luke 7 – How many tears do you have to shed to wash someone’s feet? Luke 7 records several stories of Jesus from a remarkable Roman Centurion demonstrating faith…

Luke 8

Luke 8

Luke 8 – The ministry of Jesus continues to grow and expand.  It’s noteworthy that as he went from one town and village to another the 12 were right…

Luke 9

Luke 9

Luke 9 – It’s called the comfort zone.  We all have one and if we’re honest live within its confines as much as possible.  It’s the place where we…

Luke 10

Luke 10

Luke 10 – “At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things…

Luke 11

Luke 11

Luke 11 – The man was desperate. An unexpected friend had stopped on his journey for a place to sleep. In ancient times hospitality was a given. Being after…

Luke 12

Luke 12

Luke 12 – If you stepped back and assessed your prayers, what do you find you pray about the most?  Where is the focus of your prayers at these…

Luke 13

Luke 13

Luke 13 – Wow! “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to…

Luke 14

Luke 14

Luke 14 – There are prophecies in the Old Testament of a feast that will come at the end of the age – the Messiah’s Banquet.  I have always…

Luke 15

Luke 15

Luke 15 – Jesus tells three absolutely beautiful parables back to back revealing how much God the Father loves and seeks those who are lost. A shepherd has 100…

Luke 16

Luke 16

Luke 16 – Money. It’s been a snare for countless centuries that still catches people. The topic of cash was spoken of by Jesus more than any other. When…

Luke 17

Luke 17

Luke 17 – Directly on the heels of Jesus speaking of the rich man in hell and the poor beggar in heaven chapter 17 continues his conversation to the…

Luke 18

Luke 18

Luke 18 – Jesus teaches on prayer, humility and the true following of Him through discipleship. Opening up his thoughts through a parable He reveals how we should always…

Luke 19

Luke 19

Luke 19 – Turncoat – “The phrase comes from the ancient practice of wearing a badge or pin on one’s coat signifying the party or leader you supported.  By…

Luke 20

Luke 20

Luke 20 – Jesus had more than ruffled feathers. He had gone for the jugular. He turned things completely upside down, calling out the corruptness of the religious leaders,…

Luke 21

Luke 21

Luke 21 – It began with an observation of the rich putting their money into the treasury in comparison to a poor widow putting only 2 copper coins in…

Luke 22

Luke 22

Luke 22 – The Passover was a commemoration of Israel’s escape from Egypt after being held in bondage for 400 years.  Through specific instructions, the  Jewish people were told…

Luke 23

Luke 23

Luke 23 – There was no doubt He was innocent.  3 different times he declared this and 3 different times the Jewish people rose up screaming for His death….

Luke 24

Luke 24

Luke 24 – “Why do you seek the living One among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen” – Luke 24:5-6 “But we were hoping that…