42 - Luke

Luke: The Authoritiy to Forgive Sins

Summary: The nineteenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Luke: The Authority to Forgive Sins
Andrew Dexter

Lesson 1: We need to start bringing the Gospel message outside the church walls and into the public space.

Lesson 2: We need to be “tear open the roof” kind of friends in order to bring people to Jesus Christ.

Lesson 3: Mankind’s greatest need is for the forgiveness of sin, which only Jesus can provide.

Luke: Dealing with Demons (Part 1)

Summary: The fifteenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Part 1 of 2 on the topic of Demons.

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Luke: Dealing with Demons (Part 1)
Andrew Dexter

How Jesus Dealt With Demons:

First: Jesus dealt with the demon, not with the man.

Second: Jesus expelled the demon from the man, not the man from the synagogue.

Third: Jesus used commanding language.

Fourth: Jesus dealt with the demon publicly.

Luke: Baptized by the Spirit

Summary: The eleventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Luke: Baptized by the Spirit
Andrew Dexter

Lessons:

Lesson 1: As true servants of Jesus Christ we should never seek to draw attention to ourselves, but point only to Him.

Lesson 2: The baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to our initial salvation in Christ.

Lesson 3: The baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to the empowering Christians receive in order to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.

Lesson 4: The gospel of Jesus Christ speaks of Him as not only Saviour, but Judge (John 5:22, 2 Timotny 4:12, Matthew 23:31)

Luke: Lessons From the Life of Anna

Summary: The eighth seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Luke: Lessons from the Life of Anna
Andrew Dexter

Lessons from the Message:

Lesson 1: Anna's testimony teaches us that when we face personal tragedy as painful as it is, it can be used to draw us closer to, and not farther away from God

Lesson 2: The Biblical understanding of fasting always involves some form of abstinence from food (complete/partial)

Lesson 3: Fasting is a response of the heart that is "birthed" out of a deep need or concern that drives us to seek God in total humility and dependence for resolution

Lesson 4: The spiritual discipline of fasting means nothing to God when we are not living in obedience to Him (loving God and others)

Lesson 5: Although they are not commanded, the spiritual disciplines of fasting and prayer can be a means cultivating deeper intimacy with God and hearing from Him

Luke: It's All About Jesus

Summary: The fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Luke: Its All About Jesus
Andrew Dexter

Lesson 1: As followers of Christ, we need to be known as people who celebrate God’s work and blessings in other’s lives.
Lesson 2: As believers, we can expect that there will be times when external pressures from family, friends, and cultural traditions will challenge our allegiance to God.
Lesson 3: When we walk in obedience to the Lord, doors that were once closed often become open and blessing comes to us in surprising ways.
Lesson 4: Being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers one to speak on behalf of God and is a gift that is available to us today.
Lesson 5: The focus of our life and faith is all about Jesus.

Luke: Having a Mary Type of Faith

Summary: The fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Luke: Having a Mary Type of Faith
Stewart Barcelo

Lesson 1: When filled with the Holy Spirit, God can bring knowledge supernaturally to someone to be used for His purposes.

Lesson 2: God may use you, or other people, to encourage someone.

Lesson 3: As believers, understanding who God is and what He is capable of, can be the catalyst to a strong faith in God.

Lesson 4: As believers, we must seek to praise God when He calls us to walk in His ways. Trials and hardship may accompany the journey.

Luke: Mary's Challenge to Us at Christmas

Summary: The third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Luke: Mary's Challenge to Us at Christmas
Andrew Dexter

Lessons from Mary:

Lesson 1: What have you been holding back, that the Lord is now asking you to submit to Him, this Christmas season?

Lesson 2: Will you surrender your will and pray: “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your will”?

Luke: Turning Our Hearts Towards Jesus

Summary: The second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Turning Our Hearts Towards Jesus
Andrew Dexter

Lesson 1: When facing personal disappointment, tragedy or suffering, do not let it affect your willingness to remain faithful to God.

Lesson 2: Like John, we need to share a message of repentance with the people in our day knowing Jesus is coming again to judge sin and establish His kingdom.

Lesson 3: Righteous people of good character can still doubt the power of God to act supernaturally within their situations.

Lesson 4: The gospel of Jesus Christ not only cares about the healing and restoration of people in general, but shares a deep concern for the family!

The Young, Rich Ruler

Summary: A message on personal surrender in a lesson from the young, rich ruler’s interaction with Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 18:18-31

Questions to Consider:

  1. If Jesus came and asked you to give all you have to the poor, would you feel sad?

  2. What is the one area in your life, today, that the LORD is asking you to surrender to Him?

The Young, Rich Ruler
Stewart Barcelo