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Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 8

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

The proud, who rely on themselves, are judged. But the humble, who rely on God’s mercy, are justified.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 7

The Persistent Widow

When we are tested by our inability, we can be tempted to lose heart and neglect prayer. In those times, Jesus wants us to be assured that God’s relationship with us is personal, his justice is sure, and he will come for all who seek him.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 6

The Rich Man and Lazarus

A life devoted to God is marked by generosity, compassion, and a regard for Scripture, which will have a bearing on our eternal destiny.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 5

The Parable of the Wedding Feast

We can tragically miss out on life in Christ because we are preoccupied with self-interest, self-promotion, self-preservation, and self-absorption.

Luke: the Wisdom of Jesus, Part 4

The Lord Receives Sinners

The Lord Jesus receives and, in fact, seeks out lost sinners. He then rejoices with heaven when they are “found” as they demonstrate faith and repentance.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 3

The Prodigal Son

A reckless sinner who humbly repents is celebrated over the proud whose confidence is in himself.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 2

The Rich Fool

Jesus has a stern warning for us in this parable: He who covets and stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God is a fool.

Luke: The Wisdom of Jesus, Part 1

The Bad News of the Good Samaritan

While the parable of the Good Samaritan provides an example of compassion, Jesus also uses it to reveal a much deeper issue that requires not just a simple change in behavior but a full regeneration of the heart.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 21

Follow Jesus

Jesus gets us, but his call to follow is not easy. Being his disciple may mean inconvenience, rearranging priorities, and avoiding distractions.

Luke: the Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 20

Failures of the Disciples

The failures of the disciples can teach us to depend on God’s power, pray for understanding of the cross, and work in unity for God’s kingdom.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 19

The Transfiguration

Three names of Jesus reveal his true identity: Christ, Son of Man, and Son of God.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 18

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Jesus is the provider who supplies my needs and the Savior who suffers and dies for me.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 17

A Turning Point in Redemptive History

When Jesus sends out the twelve to proclaim the kingdom of God, they shift from being learners to proclaimers and his instructions to them sharpen the functions of gospel ministry.

Mary’s Song of Mercy

Mary’s song magnifies God by enlarging our perspective of his sovereign, subversive, and steadfast mercy.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 16

Jesus is Lord Over Disease and Death

Jesus has authority over the effects of the curse within us: disease and death. He is worthy of our praise, love, faith, hope and ultimate allegiance.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 15

Reckoning with the Reign of Jesus

Jesus reigns over nature and demons and calls on his disciples to trust him.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 14

Responding to the Light

Our response to Jesus’ teaching really matters. The good and honest heart that places Jesus and his teaching above all else will bear fruit.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 13

Sower and Soils

The question rising from the book of Luke, and now posed by the Parable of the Sower, is this: How are you responding to Jesus?

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 12

Jesus, Friend of Sinners

Jesus loves to forgive the sins of those with faith because those who are forgiven much love much.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 11

Questioning Jesus

Jesus did not always meet people’s expectations. He brought an unexpected salvation and built an unexpected kingdom.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 10

Jesus’ Powerful Word to Heal the Sick and Raise the Dead

We are called to humbly believe that Jesus’ omnipotent, unstoppable words of command have authority over sickness and death.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 9

The Life of Discipleship

The life of discipleship is an examined life, an authentic life, and an enduring life.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 8

Kingdom Ethics – Love Your Enemies

Jesus’ command to love our enemies is a personal ethic for persecuted disciples. When we enlarge our frame of reference, we will see that we follow a Savior who exemplified his own command by loving us who were once his enemies.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 7

The Blessings of Being a Disciple of Jesus

Disciples are those who have been chosen by Jesus and have decided to follow him. The kingdom of God and all its spiritual blessings belong to them, though with it comes persecution.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus , Part 6

Sabbath Showdown

The Sabbath showdown of Luke 6 is just one battleground in a war about whether Jesus is subject to our terms for life or whether he is the one who sets them.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 5

Scandalous Grace

Jesus drove the Pharisees nuts by showing such great favor to people who were so greatly ill-deserving.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 4

Two Miracles

Jesus is willing and able to cleanse the outcast, and he has the authority to forgive sins.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 3

The Call to Discipleship

Jesus calls you to join his team. This call to discipleship is gracious, definite, missional, and sacrificial.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 2

Miracles That Preach

The miracles of Jesus make a statement about the man. They show us his authority, identity, and mission.

Luke: The Power and Preaching of Jesus, Part 1

Familiarity with Jesus

Familiarity can blind us to who a person is. The people in Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth were skeptical of his claims and felt entitled to his power. Therefore, they missed the opportunity to humbly hear his message and respond in faith.

We Believe, Part 6

We Believe Christ is Exalted

Christ ascended to the right hand of the Father and is reigning. His exaltation continues and intensifies his spiritual presence with us, his rule through his Word, his power over our enemies, and his intercession as our advocate.

His Passion, Our Power, Part 8

The Ascension

We must not only remember what Christ has done and look forward to what Christ will do. We must also think carefully about what Christ is doing right now, reigning at the right hand of the Father.

His Passion, Our Power, Part 7

Hidden in Plain Sight

We need God’s help to see God’s Son and God’s Word.

His Passion, Our Power, Part 6

Meeting a Stranger

Jesus comes to each of us as a stranger, at first anyway. But when we believe what the Scriptures say about him, we see him in truth.

His Passion, Our Power, Part 5

Convinced of the Resurrection

There are only two responses to the resurrection: it is either an idle tale, or it is something we behold and then marvel.

His Passion, Our Power, Part 4

The Burial of Jesus

The burial of Jesus was an emphatic confirmation that Jesus was dead. Yet, after one dark Saturday, he would rise again.

His Passion, Our Power, Part 3

Reckon with the Cross

Heaven, Jesus, and the onlookers responded to the cross. How will you respond?

His Passion, Our Power, Part 2

The Passion of the Christ

At a certain time and in a certain place, a space-time event occurred. A certain man, a God-man was crucified and died. Significant? World-changing? Nothing else comes even close. Nothing is more important than this.

His Passion, Our Power, Part 1

God in the Dock

If Jesus uses the same standards to judge me that I’ve used to judge him, will I be acquitted?

Habits of Grace, Part 2

Prayer

Prayer is first caught then taught.

The Cost of Discipleship

Jesus must have first place if you want to follow Him.

Songs for a Savior, Part 4

The Song of Simeon

Simeon, his song and his prophecy, leave us marveling, wondering at Jesus. What child is this?

Songs for a Savior, Part 3

The Song of the Angels

The angels know what's unfolding when Jesus' entered the earth, for they are singing it out! But the humans are just beginning to comprehend.

Songs for a Savior, Part 2

Salvation Has Come

We used to live in darkness, we were dead, we walked in the path of misery and hopelessness, but Jesus came to lead us into a path of peace and salvation.

Songs for a Savior, Part 1

Mary’s Song

Advent begins in the dark. Then, all of a sudden, there's a glimmer of hope. Word comes to Mary that a deliverer is coming.

Saved and Set Free to Proclaim the Gospel

Through an encounter with Jesus Christ, God radically transforms lives, so that through them others know the good news about his kingdom. In Jesus Christ, we are saved and set free to proclaim the Gospel.

Stepping Away from the Ledge

Standing on top of the temple, the devil offered Jesus the opportunity to test his Father's love and power, to be assured of his future. Instead, Jesus entrusted himself to God whose ability to rescue was proven by the resurrection from the dead.

How We Got the Bible, Part 3

The Canon of Scripture

This session explores the historical development of the Old and New Testaments, along with a discussion of the Apocrypha.