The Luke Studies Page

To Know With Certainty – Luke 1:1-4 (2/15/2023) - The divine inspiration of God's word, along with the great care of the human authors, can help us to know with certainty the truth it holds.
Righteous In the Sight of God – Luke 1:5-6 (5/4/2022) - Luke described Zechariah and Elizabeth as being righteous in the sight of God. Not because they were faultless, but because of their faith.
Do You Expect Your Prayers to Be Answered? – Luke 1:13 (3/3/2025) - How often are we like Zechariah, praying with no expectation of an answer. And that lack of faith may be why our prayer is often unfruitful.
Responding to a Message From God – Luke 1:18-20 (5/27/2014) - Zechariah responding to Gabriel's message with skepticism. How do I respond when God send me a message, by angel, the Bible, or another person?
An Unexpected Answer to Prayer – Luke 1:18 (4/26/2018) - How do you respond when your prayer is answered in an unexpected way? Do you doubt, like Zechariah? Or rejoice in what God is doing?
He Will Be Called Son of the Most High – Luke 1:31-33 (12/23/2019) - This Christmas celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Son of the Most High. A King whose reign will never end. And bow before him in worship.
Overshadowed By the Power of God – Luke 1:35 (12/22/2024) - For nine months, Mary's womb was, in a sense, the Most Holy Place, the dwelling place of God himself. What an honor and privilege.
A Willing Spirit – Luke 1:38 (4/27/2018) - .How do you respond when God calls on you to do something that uncomfortable. Like Mary, do you respond with a willing spirit?
Mary’s Magnificat – Luke 1:46-49 (12/21/2018) - Luke 1:46-55 records the Magnificat of Mary, her song of praise to God. Join her this Christmas in praising God for what he has done.
Remember the Manger this Christmas – Luke 2:6-7 (12/21/2020) - This Christmas you will likely see many manger scenes, often without thinking about them. Remember the manger though, and what it represents.
News of Great Joy for All People – Luke 2:10-11 (4/28/2018) - Good news of great joy. It was 2000 years ago. And it is still news of great joy for the world today. The savior has come into the world.
Growing Up with Jesus – Luke 2:51-52 (12/2/2024) - For thirty years, Jesus grew into a man, developing spiritually and physically, until the time was right and he was revealed to the world.
Preaching in the Wilderness – Luke 3:3 (11/1/2021) - John likely began preaching in the wilderness before he had much of an audience. He is an example of faithfulness to God's call in his life.
Repent, You Brood of Vipers! – Luke 3:7-8 (4/30/2018) - You brood of vipers! John's call to repentance was forceful with no holds barred. And the people responded to his call in droves.
Pointing People to Jesus – Luke 3:16 (8/6/2023) - As disciples of the Lord Jesus, we should always point people to him. Resist the temptation to allow the focus to be on you rather than him.
Two Responses to Temptation – Luke 4:1-4 (1/14/2024) - We all face temptation. Following the example of Adam leads to separation from God. Following Jesus' example will lead to intimacy with God.
Worship the Lord Alone – Luke 4:6-8 (5/2/2018) - Don't fall prey to the appeal to worship the things of this world, even the good things. Worship the Lord and serve him alone.
Respond to Temptation Like Jesus – Luke 4:13 (4/4/2024) - When we trust in the Spirit to lead us and have hidden God’s word in our hearts, then we can overcome any temptation that comes our way.
Jesus and the Year of Jubilee – Luke 4:21 (8/8/2024) - Jesus is what the Year of Jubilee pictured and Isaiah looked forward to. On the cross, he announced freedom for those in bondage to sin.
Because You Say So – Luke 5:5 (5/3/2018) - If, after a fruitless season of service, Jesus, "Try it this way." Would we obey and toss out our nets on the other side of the boat?
Making Prayer a Priority – Luke 5:16 (1/15/2024) - Prayer is essential for living life as a believer to its fullest. Make spending time with the Father a priority rather than an afterthought.
Love Your Enemies – Luke 6:27-36 (11/19/2013) - Jesus calls on me to love my enemies. To do good to them. This is hard. Yet I don't see it as being a suggestion for advanced disciples only.
Bless Those Who Curse You – Luke 6:27-29 (5/12/2022) - People will be offended with us when we live for Christ. And we can expect to be insulted. But Jesus calls on us to bless those who curse us.
Your Enemies and the Golden Rule – Luke 6:31 (11/10/2024) - Treat others, including your enemies, like you want to be treated, regardless of their response. And your eternal reward will be great.
Be Merciful as Your Father is Merciful – Luke 6:35-36 (12/5/2024) - Be kind to everyone, and forgive those who hurt us. It is not easy. But it is what we are expected to do in imitation of our heavenly Father.
Give Generously to Those in Need – Luke 6:38 (4/27/2020) - How generous are you in your time of need? Jesus promises that if we give generously, God will take note and be generous with us in return.
Known By Your Fruit – Luke 6:43-44 (3/7/2025) - What fruit do we produce? Do we reflect the fruit of the Holy Spirit working within us? Or are we no different than the world around us?
The Lordship of Jesus – Luke 6:46 (5/4/2018) - Do you call Jesus Lord? The Lordship of Jesus involves being obedient to his direction. Honoring him with our lives and all that we are.
Put Jesus’ Teaching into Practice – Luke 6:49 (1/13/2020) - Don't be like the man who built his house on the sand. Put Jesus' words into practice. It is the only way to ensure that you will survive the storms of life.
Such Great Faith – Luke 7:9 (1/16/2024) - The centurion's great faith is a model for us. As we recognize and submit to Jesus' authority, we can live our best lives.
Don’t Stumble Over Jesus – Luke 7:23 (5/11/2018) - Jesus warned us not to stumble over him. To not let our expectations for what a savior should be like, keep us from him.
Evaluating the Source of Wisdom – Luke 7:35 (5/15/2022) - The source of wisdom can either be from God, or from the world. The source is demonstrated by the fruit that your wisdom produces.
The Parable of the Soils – Luke 8:5-8 (12/6/2024) - Are you remaining faithful and fruitful? Or are troubles, worries, riches, and pleasure drawing you away and making you unproductive?
Seed Sown on Rocky Ground – Luke 8:13 (1/17/2024) - Putting down deep roots in the faith will enable you to survive when times of testing come and be fruitful in service to our Lord.
How to be Fruitful: Pull the Weeds – Luke 8:14 (5/14/2018) - Don't let the weeds and thorns of life choke out the Word of God sown in our lives. Get rid of everything that would make us unfruitful.
Consider Carefully How You Listen – Luke 8:18 (5/16/2023) - What do you do with Jesus' words? Do you consider carefully how you listen? Paying close attention and putting his words into practice?
Trusting God Each Step of the Way – Luke 9:16-17 (4/10/2024) - We may not see how we can accomplish the task God has given us. But if we step out in obedience, God will supply what we need. As we need it.
The Marks of a Disciple of Jesus – Luke 9:23 (5/15/2018) - A disciple will follow Jesus wherever he leads. He calls us, not to be fans, but to deny self, to daily take up our cross, and to follow him.
Lose Your Life to Save It – Luke 9:24-25 (1/18/2024) - Losing your life now will deprive you of much this world might offer. But the reward is much greater than anything we might lose now.
Moses and Elijah with Jesus on the Mount – Luke 9:30-31 (3/19/2025) - Apart from his resurrection, this was Jesus’ most vivid sign of who he was, the one pointed to by the law and the prophets, the Son of God.
Welcome a Little Child – Luke 9:46-48 (8/15/2023) - Jesus said that when we welcome a little child in his name, we are welcoming Jesus. So welcome the insignificant ones you encounter each day.
Calling Down Fire From Heaven – Luke 9:51-56 (2/17/2021) - While we might sometimes want to call down fire from heaven onto our enemies, following Jesus example of love is better by far.
Don’t Look Back – Luke 9:61-62 (3/12/2025) - Don’t look back on your old life with longing. And don’t let the affairs of this life interfere with serving. Jesus wants all that we are.
Rejoice that Your Name Is Written in Heaven – Luke 10:20 (5/18/2023) - Are you a child of God? Then you can rejoice that your name is written in heaven. There can be no greater joy than knowing our Lord.
What Does It Mean to Love God? – Luke 10:27-28 (5/27/2024) - Loving God is more than a feeling. It involves giving him every part of who I am. It is surrendering to him, heart, soul, strength, and mind.
Who Is My Neighbor – Luke 10:29 (5/18/2022) - In response to the question "Who is my neighbor", Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan. Our neighbor is anyone that we can help.
Are You a Martha, or a Mary? – Luke 10:41-42 (5/16/2018) - Don't be like Martha, so distracted you fail to spend time with Jesus. Instead, be like Mary, sitting at his feet and learning from him.
Ask, and It Will Be Given To You – Luke 11:9-10 (5/23/2018) - Jesus tells us to ask, and it will be given to us. This is not a blank check for all of our desires. But it means he'll provide what we need.
Sitting On the Fence Is Not an Option – Luke 11:23 (8/25/2021) - Jesus said that we are either for him or against him. There is no neutral position. There is no fence sitting on this issue.
Blessed Are Those Who Hear and Obey – Luke 11:27-28 (2/26/2023) - We can be blessed in many ways. But the greatest blessing comes from hearing God's word and obeying its instruction to us.
The Sign of Jonah – Luke 11:29-30, 32 (3/13/2025) - The sign of Jesus–his resurrection from the dead–just like the sign of Jonah, should lead us to repentance and faith.
Clean the Inside, and the Outside Will Be Clean – Luke 11:39 (5/19/2022) - Many try to hid a rotten interior by putting on a mask. But Jesus tells us to first clean what is inside. And the outside will reflect that.
A Warning Against Hypocrisy – Luke 12:1 (1/21/2024) - Guard against hypocrisy. Instead, allow God’s word and the Holy Spirit to transform your life into the image of Christ.
Worth More than Many Sparrows – Luke 12:4-7 (5/20/2023) - A sparrow is an insignificant little bird, yet God cares for them. And Jesus assures us that we are worth more to God than many sparrows.
The Parable of the Rich Fool – Luke 12:13-21 (9/27/2012) - There is nothing wrong with having wealth. But, unlike the rich fool, we should recognize it is temporary, and work toward eternal riches.
Be on Your Guard against Greed – Luke 12:15 (8/17/2023) - What do you do with your wealth? Do you hoard it away? Or are you generous, sharing it with those who are less fortunate than you?
Why Worry? Trust God Instead – Luke 12:22-26 (2/11/2014) - We worry about many things. Mostly things we have no control over. Rather than worry, we should trust in the Lord who can easily care for us.
Seek God’s Kingdom – Luke 12:31 (5/22/2022) - This world is filled with things that call to us, offering fulfillment. But if we seek first God's kingdom, all we need will be given to us.
Sell Your Possessions and Give to the Poor – Luke 12:32-34 (2/27/2023) - What we have here is temporary and will not last. So be willing to be generous with what you have now, meeting the needs of the poor.
For Where Your Treasure Is – Luke 12:34 (9/9/2019) - Jesus tells us that where your treasure is, there your heart is also. So let go of the treasures of this life, and lay up riches in heaven.
Waiting for the Master to Return – Luke 12:35-38 (12/10/2024) - As we wait for our master to return, stay awake. Be faithful in serving him. And look forward to his return and the joy that will be ours.
Always Be Ready – Luke 12:40 (5/23/2023) - Are you ready? Ready for Jesus to take you home? Do you look forward to that with anticipation? Or try and put it off as long as possible?
A Faithful and Wise Manager – Luke 12:42-43 (5/25/2018) - God has entrusted each of his people with abilities to serve him. Be a wise manager of the gifts God has given you, serving him faithfully.
To Whom Much Is Given, Much Will Be Required – Luke 12:48 (3/14/2025) - Jesus will hold me accountable for how I have used the gifts he has given me and the responsibilities assigned to me.
Accountability as a Believer – Luke 12:48b (6/3/2019) - As a believer in the Lord Jesus I have a level of accountability to God for what he was given to me. Will I be faithful to him? Or will I fall short.
The Parable of the Fig Tree – Luke 13:6-9 (9/18/2023) - The parable of the fig tree is a warning to us about the need to be fruitful. If we fail to remain in Christ and bear fruit, we are in danger.
Enter Through the Narrow Door – Luke 13:23-27 (5/28/2018) - Not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" will be saved. Only those who walk through the narrow door will enter into the kingdom of God.
Rejecting God’s Call – Luke 13:34 (12/11/2024) - God desires all of us to come to him. Will we repent and turn to Jesus? Or will we reject God's call and face eternal loss?
Repaid at the Resurrection – Luke 14:12-14 (7/9/2023) - Invest your resources in those who cannot repay. When you give to those who cannot repay you, you will instead be repaid at the resurrection.
Consider the Cost of Discipleship – Luke 14:33 (6/5/2018) - What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus says here that unless I give all that I have, I cannot be his disciple. It requires that I give all.
Welcoming and Eating with Sinners – Luke 15:1-2 (2/15/2024) - Rather than judging others unworthy of God's love, I need to follow Jesus’ example and share his love- even with sinners and tax collectors.
The Lost and Found Parables – Luke 15:3-32 (9/17/2012) - Jesus told three parables about something that was lost, but had been found. And the rejoicing in heaven over what was found.
Rejoicing in Heaven – Luke 15:10 (6/7/2018) - The parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son all tell the same story. There is rejoicing in heaven over one who was lost, but has now been found.
The Prodigal Repents and Heaven Rejoices – Luke 15:21-24 (12/12/2024) - God rejoices, with all of heaven, when the prodigal repents and throws themselves on the Father's mercy. When the lost has been found.
The Prodigal’s Older Brother – Luke 15:28-30 (3/5/2023) - The parable of the prodigal son warns us against being like the older brother who refused to embrace the one who was lost but now is found.
Using Worldly Wealth Wisely – Luke 16:9 (5/24/2023) - Jesus' parable of the shrewd manager teaches us to use our worldly wealth wisely. Invest it in generosity now. And reap the reward eternally.
Being Trustworthy with Worldly Wealth – Luke 16:10-11 (6/9/2018) - Are you trustworthy with what God has given you today? To be entrusted with true riches in the life to come, we must prove faithful now.
You Cannot Serve Two Masters – Luke 16:13-15 (10/6/2023) - You cannot serve two masters. Some choose the things of this world. Others choose to serve God. You can do one or the other, but not both.
A Parable of Role Reversals – Luke 16:19-23 (4/16/2024) - The parable of Lazarus and the rich man calls on us to evaluate our lives through God’s eyes rather than the standards of this world.
An Uncrossable Chasm – Luke 16:26 (11/26/2023) - The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man tells us that once we have died, our eternal destiny is fixed. There is no second chance.
Even If Someone Rises from the Dead – Luke 16:31 (1/25/2024) - Don’t be discouraged by those who reject the truth found in Jesus. Be faithful to the one who has called you, and bear witness to His truth.
Faithful Service – Luke 17:10 (5/25/2023) - In the kingdom, we are called to faithful service. Serve without thought of recognition or reward. It will come when we stand before Christ.
When Does the Kingdom of God Come? – Luke 17:20-21 (2/1/2024) - Are you a citizen of the Kingdom of God? If not, I encourage you to trust in the Lord Jesus before it’s too late and experience his salvation.
Remember Lot’s Wife – Luke 17:28-33 (6/11/2018) - If Jesus were to call you home today, would you go willingly and gladly? Or would you want to hang around longer? Remember Lot's wife!
One Taken and One Left – Luke 17:34-35 (3/20/2025) - Jesus is returning. He will deliver his chosen ones from judgment. And his return for us will be sudden and unexpected. So always be ready!
Parable of the Persistent Widow – Luke 18:1-8 (11/6/2012) - The parable of the persistent widow teaches us to be faithful in bringing our needs before God. He loves us and will respond. In his time.
Be Persistent in Prayer – Luke 18:1 (1/27/2024) - Be persistent in your prayer to God. His response may be immediate, or delayed. But trust that God will respond when the time is right.
A Deacon and a Prostitute: A Parable Retold – Luke 18:9-14 (7/2/2012) - What would Jesus' parable of two men going to pray look like in today's world. Might it be a Baptist deacon and a common prostitute?
Two Men Went Up To Pray – Luke 18:9-14 (11/21/2013) - In Jesus parable, two men went up to pray. One was self-righteous, and not heard by God. The other humbled himself, and was exalted by God.
Like a Little Child – Luke 18:17 (6/13/2018) - How does one receive the Kingdom of God like a little child? Watch a small child at Christmas? Receive the kingdom with joy and excitement.
Zacchaeus, Come Down – Luke 19:5 (5/31/2022) - Jesus called Zacchaeus to come down and spend time with him. And it changed his life. How many today would respond to such kindness from us?
Becoming a Son of Abraham – Luke 19:9 (12/17/2024) - Jesus meets and calls us where we are. And when we respond, that encounter changes us. And we become sons and daughters of Abraham.
The Crowning of a King – Luke 19:11 (3/23/2025) - When Jesus returns, just like in the parable, he will reward his faithful servants and punish those who have opposed him.
The Stones Will Cry Out – Luke 19:40 (6/15/2018) - If we are silent and fail to praise God for all he has done in our lives, the stones will cry out; all of creation will praise it's creator. Don't let the stones drown you out.
Giving to Caesar: the Role of Human Government – Luke 20:25 (6/19/2018) - What is the role of human government in the life of a believer? Jesus tells us to give to God what is his, and to Caesar what is his.
Marriage in the Age to Come – Luke 20:34-36 (3/24/2025) - In the coming age, we will, in some way, be like the angels, living in the presence of God, sons of God. And marriage will be no more.
The Church Is Not the Building We Meet In – Luke 21:5-6 (4/20/2024) - Our buildings can facilitate our gathering as a church and ministry to our community. But they are not the church Christ died for.
Not a Hair of Your Head Will Perish – Luke 21:16-19 (1/30/2024) - Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Finish the race set before you and receive the crown of righteousness at Jesus’ return.
Lift Up Your Heads – Luke 21:28 (6/21/2018) - This world is not our home. So lift up your heads and look to the return of Jesus to rescue us from this world and take us to his kingdom.
As You Wait for that Day, Stay Awake and Watch – Luke 21:34-36 (3/25/2025) - Jesus is returning for us. And it will be good if, when that day comes, he finds us faithfully serving him rather than sleeping.
The Passover Fulfilled – Luke 22:14-16 (4/8/2023) - The Passover remembered Israel's deliverance from Egypt. And it looked forward to Jesus' fulfillment as the Passover lamb who died for us.
Pray That You Will Not Fall into Temptation – Luke 22:45-46 (1/31/2024) - Temptation is an ever-present reality in our lives. Pray that you will be able to resist it and remain faithful to our Lord.
When Darkness Reigns – Luke 22:52-53 (6/2/2022) - Jesus came as the light of the world, but darkness still reigns over much of the world. Let his light shine through you into the world.
Weeping Over My Sin – Luke 22:62 (6/23/2018) - How easy it is to make excuses for my sin. It's not so bad. I deserve some pleasure. God understands. Instead, I should be weeping.
Solving the Problem of Sin – Luke 23:33 (6/26/2018) - Jesus' opponents thought they were solving a problem by killing Jesus. And they did. In his death, Jesus solved the problems of sin for us.
Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise – Luke 23:42-43 (6/5/2022) - Jesus' promise to the repentant thief on the cross was "today you will be with me in paradise." What a wonderful promise to all believers.
A Day of Remembrance – Luke 23:55-56 (3/31/2018) - On Resurrection Day, we celebrate Christ's victory over death. Make it a Day of Remembrance. Remember what the Lord has done for you.
Death Is Defeated! – Luke 24:5-6 (6/28/2018) - Death has been our common enemy throughout history. But in Jesus resurrection death is defeated. And all who are "in him" will share his victory over death.
Remember What He Told You – Luke 24:6-7 (2/10/2021) - How often do we read the Bible and immediately forget what we read? How much better if we would remember what he told us in his Word.
He Explained to Them the Scriptures – Luke 24:25-27 (12/22/2021) - What an amazing Bible study to have been a part of. To have Jesus explain what the Scriptures had to say about himself and his suffering.
Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets – Luke 24:44 (9/4/2022) - Throughout its pages, the Bible tells a consistent story. The Old Testament looks forward to the work of Jesus fulfilled in the New Testament.
Clothed With Power from On High – Luke 24:49 (3/27/2025) - When we trust in the Spirit, just like Jesus’ first followers, we will be able to accomplish whatever God calls on us to do.

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