THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST FORETOLD Luke 1:1-25 Key Verse: 1:13 “But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to … Continued
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1-6 Key Verse: 23:1 1. Read verse 1. What does the metaphor of a shepherd and sheep teach us about God’s relationship to his people? (Jn 10:14) What is the significance of “my”? How … Continued
JESUS IS LORD OF THE SABBATH Luke 6:1-11 (key verse: 6:5) “Then Jesus said to them, ‘The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.’” 1. What were Jesus’ disciples doing one Sabbath? (1) In what respect was this so … Continued
JESUS CAME TO CALL SINNER TO REPENTANCE Luke 5:27-39 (key verse: 5:32) “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” 1. After demonstrating his authority to forgive sins, what did Jesus do? (27) What kind of … Continued
“FRIEND, YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN” Luke 5:12-26 (key verse: 5:20) “When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”” 1. How does Luke describe the man whom Jesus met? (12a) In what ways could leprosy be compared … Continued
JESUS CALL SIMON TO FISH FOR PEOPLE Luke 5:1-11 (key verse: 5:10b) “…Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for peple.’” 1. Where was Jesus, and what was he doing? (1) Why did … Continued
JESUS SAID, “I MUST PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM OF GOD” Luke 4:31-44 (key verse: 4:43) “But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.”” … Continued
TO PREACH GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR Luke 4:14-30 (key verse: 4:18) “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for … Continued
JESUS DEFEATS THE DEVIL’S TEMPTATIONS Luke 4:1-13 (key verse: 4:4) “Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’”” 1. Read verses 1-2. Where did God’s Spirit lead Jesus? For what purpose was he led there? Why … Continued
GREETINGS, YOU WHO ARE HIGHLY FAVORED! Luke 1:26-38 Key Verse: 1:28 1. Read verses 26-30. Who was Mary? What can you learn about her in these verses? How did the angel greet her, and why was she troubled at his … Continued