Summary: The seventy-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus tells a parable about ten servants.
Scripture: Luke 19:11-27
Passage Lessons:
Jesus will return with the kingdom of God
Jesus leaves His servants resources to do business with while He is away
When Jesus returns, His servants will receive rewards based on their faithfulness, while He was away
Enemies of Jesus will receive ultimate judgment when He returns
Summary: The seventy-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus encounters Zacchaeus.
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Summary: The seventy-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Bartimaeus receives more than sight.
Scripture: Luke 18:31-42
Lessons:
Following Jesus means trusting Him even when we cannot see what He is doing.
Don’t let the obstacles or the crowd keep you from calling out to Jesus.
Jesus changes the lives of those who see Him.
Summary: The seventy-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. An interaction between Jesus and a rich man.
Scripture: Luke 18:18-30
Summary:
This man’s wealth made his life comfortable, and gave him power and prestige.
When Jesus told him to sell everything he owned, Jesus was touching the very basis of his security and identity
The man did not understand that he would be even more secure if he followed Jesus than he was all his wealth
Jesus does not ask all believers to sell everything they have, although this may His will for some. He does ask us all, however, to get rid of anything that has become more important to us than God
If my basis for security has shifted from God to what I own, it would be better for me to get rid of these possessions
Summary: The seventy-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. 2 Parables and a call to have faith like a child.
Scripture: Luke 18:9-17
Application Questions:
Prayer: Have I ever prayed to God the way the tax gather did?
Approval: Do I base God’s approval of me on the spiritual practices you do/don’t do?
Comparison: Is there a spirit of comparison shaping how I approach God or other people?
Summary: The seventy-first message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches a parable on prayer.
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
Summary: The seventieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The second coming is foretold.
Scripture: Luke 17:20-37
Summary: The sixty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Ten lepers are cleansed.
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
Summary: The sixty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. “Be on your guard! If your brother … repents, forgive him.”
Scripture: Luke 17:1-10
Summary: The sixty-seven message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The rich man and Lazarus.
Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Summary: The sixty-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.
Scripture: Luke 16:14-18
Summary: The sixty-fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.
Scripture: Luke 16:1-13
Summary: The sixty-fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32
Summary: The sixty-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
Summary: The sixty-second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches on acting out your faith as a disciple.
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
Application Questions:
Are you part of the crowd, or are you a disciple? Are you a church-goer, or are you following Jesus into suffering?
If you find yourself in an environment where Jesus is not popular, will you continue to follow Him?
Have you seen Jesus as worthy of all this? Is there nobody you’d rather be like?
Has your Christianity become too comfortable? What will it take to finish?
Are you in danger of being thrown out, like the useless salt?
Summary: The sixtieth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus teaches on humility.
Scripture: Luke 14:1-14
Application from the Lessons (v11,14):
Have I humbled myself to admit that I need Christ’s mercy and offer of salvation?
Summary: The fifty-ninth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus continues to teach about the Kingdom of God.
Scripture: Luke 13:18-35
Lessons About God’s Kingdom:
The KINGDOM starts small but grows powerfully (v18-21)
The KINGDOM is open, but the means of entering it is narrow ( v24)
The KINGDOM is open, but a decision is required before it is too late
(v25-28)
The KINGDOM is open to all (v29)
The KINGDOM advances despite opposition (v31-33)
The KINGDOM has a king who mourns over those who reject Him (v34-35)
Summary: The fifty-eighth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath, and rebukes those in opposition.
Scripture: Luke 13:10-17
Lessons We Can Learn:
There are times when Satan and his demons can be attributed to the source of one’s sickness
Jesus highlights a pattern for setting the table for healing (see, invite, proclaim, laying on of hands)
Jesus addresses hypocrisy (needs before people, avoid selective obedience, leave behind religious language)
Summary: The fifty-seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. The message highlights Jesus’ call to personal repentance.
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
What are we to learn?
Tragedy can happen to anyone, both Christians and non-Christians alike
Tragedy is not a measure of personal sin
Tragedy is a call to personal repentance
God is merciful and patient, but there is an end to it
Summary: The fifty-sixth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. A message from the Book of Luke. The story of Jesus describing how Christ divides people due to the Gospel’s exclusive message.
Scripture: Luke 12:49-59
Summary:
When we line ourselves up with the exclusive message of Jesus, we open up ourselves to division with this world
Spiritual blindness is a reality for everyone: Dedicate yourself to prayer, and love the light more than the darkness
The gospel message should be met with urgency. While you still have time settle your account; don’t wait to go to the judge. Spread the Good News with Urgency