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Not a biography The gospels cannot be looked at as a biography, there is too much to record everything ( Jn21:25 ) 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would be written. The…

Glory to God in the Highest! Glory to God in the highest that is where we finished last week. Go back, read ( Lk2:8-14 ) again to be reminded 8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood…

Struck with astonishment By this time in ministry Jesus is bringing out lots of different thoughts and emotions. After the paralytic it was astonishment and fear, bringing glory to God (5:26) After the leper it drew even larger crowds wanting healing (5:15) When calling Peter, James, John, Andrew it…

Word is spreading! The message of Jesus, the miracle worker has spread from Capernaum, to Galilee. Some are amazed, some are enraged, many are healed Jesus mission “I must preach the Kingdom of God” is going out to other cities now. I think by now you can already be in agreement that the heart of Jesus…

Another proclamation A detailed account for Theophilus (1:1-4) A given prophesy to Zacharias (1:5-25) Now, a heavenly visit to Mary (1:26-38) That is where we have come from thus far in the detailed account. Has there been a time in your life when you got a very special announcement to you? Mary gets…

The early work continues From Galilee (4:14) To Capernaum (4:31) From synagogues (4:33, 38) To the lake (5:2-3) To other cities where continued to heal (5:12-13) (Transition) Jesus had a mission; to preach the gospel of repentance ( Mk1:15 ); to seek and save the lost ( Lk19:10 ) to set the captives…

No fanfare We get to another significant event in the New Testament, in the life and times of Jesus today. There was no fanfare publically before the birth of Jesus - only after it There was no fanfare of Jesus childhood - just a mention at 12-years old of knowledge, favor and obedience There is no fanfare…

Setting the stage Birth announcement ( Lk1:26-38 ) Fulfilling the word spoken ( Lk1:38 ) 38 And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Mary, God’s chosen instrument to fulfill the prophesy’s regarding the Savior Born…

A detailed account A detailed account after a personal investigation for application (1:1-5) A detailed account foretelling of the forerunner (1:6-25) A detailed account of forthcoming birth of Jesus (1:26-38) A detailed account of a song of praise from a joyful mothers (1:39-55) I believe you will see…

From announcement to proclaiming What things can you remember thus far in Luke chapter-1? Announcement: Theophilus I am doing this for you, so you may certainty. Announcement: Zacharias you are going to have a son, he will be called John and will do great things for the Lord. Announcement: Mary you are…

Words can bring doubt The days of Herod (1:5) Luke 1:5 “5 In the d ays of Herod, king of Judea , there was a priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.” The days of Zacharias temple service (1:8) Luke 1:8 “8 Now it happened…

Background What do you know about Luke before we even get started? When we finish this series of studies I ask you to look back at the notes you took here at the beginning and see how it changes. As good bible students and that is what we need to be in a bible class we need to be detectives and ask questions,…

Early public ministry Last week we came from: The temptations that Jesus overcame ( Lk4:1-13 ) To the early start of His ministry, at home ( Lk4:14-19 ) I think we should read at least what Jesus said before we continue with what Jesus taught and the response today. 17 And the book of the prophet Isaiah…

Jesus ministry begins Jesus had been away Jesus had been baptized ( Lk3:21-22 ) Jesus had been announced ( Lk3:22 ) Jesus heritage established ( Lk3:23-38 ) Jesus had been tempted ( Lk4:1-13 ) Jesus now starts ministry work at home (our passage today) John records ( Jn1:19-4:45 ) other ministry work…

The set up Prophesied before ( Mal4:5-6 ) 5 “Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord . 6 “He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite…

Setting the stage Heavenly announcement to Zacharias Heavenly announcement to Mary Today, heavenly announcement to some shepherds Jesus had just been born in a unlikely place. Scripture does not in Luke make any thing but one verse about it. 6 While they were there, the days were completed for her to…

Setting the stage This was a troubling time for Israel. There had been no words from the Lord for 400 years. Spiritual leaders were deeply tied to traditions and protecting the law while awaiting the coming Elijah ( Mal4:5-6 ) 5 “Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of…

While our attention is often on the details, God ultimately works in the bigger picture.

Purpose What was Jesus purpose ( Lk4:43 )? Was the preaching ministry of Jesus his purpose ( Lk4:18 )? Jesus later states it like this, regarding purpose ( Lk19:10 ) 10 “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” When you think about purpose today, what do you think of? (Transition)…

He went His way ( Lk4:30 ) Jesus had returned to Galilee ( Lk4:14 ) Jesus spoke, then taught in Galilee ( Lk4:17-27 ) People were filled with rage and drove him out to kill him ( Lk4:28-29 ) Jesus went His way ( Lk4:30 ) 30 But passing through their midst, He went His way. They had wanted signs, wonders…

From Public Proclamation When you think back, look back at what we have recently covered in ( Lk3 ) what do you think of, remember of any significance? The preaching of John the baptizer, preaching a baptism of repentance of sins (3:3) The baptism of Jesus and the proclamation from heaven (3:21-22) The…

A Decree, a law, a prophesy Started with a mission, a task (1:1-4) Some prophesies John (1:5-25) Jesus (1:26-38) A visit and a song (1:39-56) A birth and a prophesy (1:57-80) A decree (2:1-5) A lowly, lonely birth (2:6-7) A visit after heavenly encounter (2:8-20) Cut to the passage This is a long passage…

When reading the details of the Old Covenant do we apply "grace to me, law for thee" or "law for me, grace for thee"?

10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, I order for a person to know someone they must acquaint themselves with that person. When we talk about “Acquaint” we sometimes refer to a casual knowledge or a casual relationship.…