Luke 16:1-15: Parable of the Shrewd Manager; his plan and actions; commended for his shrewdness; waiting for God; use wealth wisely; test of faithfulness and character; only one master.
Luke 15:20-32 Lesson 71
Luke 15:20-32: cont. Parable of the Lost Son; his return; the father’s reception; full priviledges; the eldest son’s resentment; self-righteous attitudes.
Luke 15:1-19 Lesson 70
Luke 15:1-19: Parables about sinners pursued; The Lost Sheep; joy in heaven over one repentant sinner; The Lost Coin; her diligent search; associating with sinners; The Lost Son; property sharing; […]
Luke 14:26b-35: Lesson 69
Luke 14:26b-35: a disciple; bearing one’s cross; illustrations of counting the cost: building a tower, going to battle; renouncing all; salt illustration.
Luke 14:15-26a Lesson 68
Luke 14:15-26a: Parable of the Great Supper; excuses for not attending: business, possessions, new marriage; poor and lame, everyone else invited; cost of being a disciple: over family.
Luke 14:1-14 Lesson 67
Luke 14:1-14: At the Pharisee’s house; dropsy; healing on the Sabbath question; Jesus answers; their silence; places of honor; take the lower place; the humble are exalted; reaching out to […]
Luke 13:20-35 Lesson 66
Luke 13:20-35: Growth of the Kingdom of God; Its unseen affect; striving to enter; complaint about not being let in; workers of unrighteousness; the weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Luke 13:1-19 Lesson 65
Luke 13:1-19: Need for repentance; parable of the fig tree; final chance for Israel; production and repentance; woman with disabling spirit; Sabbath controversy; religious hypocrisy; begin Parable of the Mustard […]
Luke 12:49-59 Lesson 64
Luke 12:49-59: Division over Jesus: fire already kindled; baptism to be baptized with; Jesus brings division not peace; family divisions; Interpreting the times: nature analogy; judge what is right.
Luke 12:39-48 Lesson 63
Luke 12:39-48: Be Ready; His coming at an hour you do not expect; faithful and wise manager; reward for faithfulness; the unfaithful servant and his punishment.