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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 over my sin.
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.

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