Category Archives: Thoughts on Luke

Text: Luke 7:36-50 Theme: A sinful woman was forgiven much because of her faith demonstrated by her actions. Key verses: “Behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner…brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil, and stood at His feet behind … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 7:11-35 Theme: No matter what God does, some will still reject his wisdom and way. Key verses: “The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.” (v. 15) “‘John the … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 7:1-10 Theme: The centurion’s faith was unbecoming and unmatched. Key verses: “…a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 6:39-49 Theme: God wants our doing lined up with our saying flowing from our being. Key verses: “A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.” (v. 40) “You … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 6:37-38 Theme: What we do for others will determine what gets done to us. Key verses: “Do not judge, and you will not be judged…Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give and it will be given to you…For … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 6:27-36 Theme: Love is not optional based on our biases. Key verses: “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…If someone strikes you on one check, turn to him … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 6:17-19 Theme: Jesus came down to teach and heal others. Key verses: “And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 6:12-16 Theme: Jesus prayed all night before he chose His twelve apostles. Key verses: “…He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was day, He called His … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 6:1-11 Theme: Jesus demonstrated the real purpose of the Sabbath. Key verses: “Now it happened on the second Sabbath after the first that He went through the grainfields. And His disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate … Continue reading →

Text: Luke 5:27-39 Theme: Jesus introduced new ways when He attended a feast in honor of sinners. Key verses: “…He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, ‘Follow … Continue reading →