Monthly Archives: March 2008

Text: Luke 9:23-27 Theme: Dying is only worthwhile when it is for the Christ, the Son of God. Key verses: “Then he said to them all: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 9:18-22 Theme: Jesus explicitly said he would rise again, yet his disciples missed it. Key verses: “‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter answered, ‘The Christ of God.’” (v. 20) “And he … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 9:12-17 Theme: Jesus challenged his disciples to meet overwhelming needs. Key verses: “…the Twelve came to him and said, ‘Send the crowds away so they can…find food…because we are in a remote place here.’ He replied, ‘You give … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 9:10-11 Theme: Jesus constantly ministered on two levels. Key verses: “Then he took them and withdrew by themselves to a town…but the crowds…followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 9:1-6 Theme: Jesus sent out the disciples to accomplish exactly two things. Key verses: “When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 8:40-56 Theme: Stopping for the woman with the issue of blood ultimately allowed Jesus to bring someone back from the dead. Key verses: “…a man named Jairus…came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come to … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 8:22-25 Theme: Jesus could be sleeping one moment then commanding nature the next. Key verses: “As they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 8:16-21 Theme: Jesus’ truth was to be universally spread, though it would completely illude some. Key verses: “‘There is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known…’” (v. 17) “‘Whoever has … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 8:4-15 Theme: Among those in the crowd were people of all four categories of Jesus’ parable. Key verses: “While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 8:1-3 Theme: Jesus and the disciples had the company and support of others as they traveled. Key verses: “Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The … Continue reading →