The Gospel of Luke
We began to study the Gospel of Luke during Christmas 2018 and we are continuing into 2019. It’s been 25 years since we walked through this wonderful Gospel, so it’s time.
Part 1: The Beginning of the Gospel (Christmas, 2018)
Part 2: The Ministry of the Messiah (January to June 2019)
Part 3: The Journey to Jerusalem (August to November, 2019)
Part 4: The Climax of the Cross (January to Easter, 2020)
Here’s the calendar for the next eight weeks of Part 3: The Journey to Jerusalem
We have a devotional Bible Study Booklet to accompany the messages: Luke Study – 2019 Early Fall Booklet
Date: September 1, 2019
Title: Gracious Father
Text: Luke 11:1-13
Key Sentence: God is a gracious father who gives us what we need.
Outline:
I. Our father is able (Luke 11:1-4)
II. Our father is willing (Luke 11:5-8)
III. Our father is ready (Luke 11:9-13)
Date: September 8, 2019
Title: One Greater is Here
Text: Luke 11:14-32
Key Sentence: We have great confidence in the greatness of Jesus
Outline:
Introduction (Luke 11:14-16)
I. He overcomes great evil (Luke 11:17-22)
II. He offers great purpose (Luke 11:23-28)
III. He provides great assurance (Luke 11:29-32)
Date: September 15, 2019
Title: Inside Out
Text: Luke 11:33-54
Key Sentence: Does my heart match my words and behavior?
Outline:
I. Light, not darkness (Luke 11:33-36)
II. Reality, not pretense (Luke 11:37-44)
III. Faith, not legalism (Luke 11:45-54)
Date: September 22, 2019
Title: What Are You Worried About?
Text: Luke 12:1-34
Key Sentence: The believer worries – about the right things.
Outline:
I. Worry about fearing God not man (Luke 12:1-12)
II. Worry about foolish priorities (Luke 12:13-21)
III. Worry about needless worry (Luke 12: 22-34)
Date: September 29, 2019
Title: Be Prepared
Text: Luke 12:35-59
Key Sentence: Be prepared for the return of the Lord
Outline:
I. Watchfulness (12:35-40)
II. Diligence (12:41-48)
III. Understanding the times (12:49-59)
Date: October 6, 2019
Title: The Kingdom of Wing-Gatherers
Text: Luke 13:1-35
Key Sentence: The whole kingdom gathers for rescue under the care of Jesus
Outline:
I. Not personal righteousness but fruitful repentence (Luke 13:1-9)
II. Not rule keeping, but compassion (Luke 13:10-21)
III. Not focused on few or many, but on wing-gathering (Luke 13:22-35)
Date: October 13, 2019
Title: The Banquet
Text: Luke 14:1-35
Key Sentence: There is only one banquet for those who give up self fulfillment
Outline:
I. The banquet is for the humble (Luke 14:1-14)
II. The banquet is for those too hungry to make excuses (Luke 14:15-24)
III. The banquet is for those willing to count the cost (Luke 14:25-35)
Date: October 20, 2019
Title: The Seeking God and the Repentant Sinner
Text: Luke 15:1-32
Outline:
I. Seeking the lost (and repenting) (Luke 15:1-10)
II. The heart of the seeker and the repentant (Luke 15:11-24)
III. The heart of the self-righteous (Luke 15:25-32)
