Walking Through Luke Week 1
Some tips for gathering background information about Luke…
Mining the Word for the Treasures of God
Additional Resources
We hope these links and posts will enrich your understanding of this incredible book!
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General Resources
A brief but wonderful explanation that also describes Observe-Interpret-Apply.
These guides from Deeper Riches will help you know what to look for in a narrative book like Luke.
A weekly conversation walking through the book of Luke, chapter by chapter, theme by theme.
Introduction
Introduction
A basic introduction which includes a map.
Includes how Luke is distinct from the other gospels.
Video
A great way to acquaint yourself with the flow of the book and its major themes. This brief series is just 2 videos.
Article
Gives some neat insights that can be gleaned from the Bible about this biblical author.
Blog
Themes and More in Luke
These are the things you simply must know if you want to get the most out of Luke.
Luke is Not a Letter
Explore how studying a gospel narrative, like Luke, is different from studying a letter, like Colossians.
Sermons & Video
Video
A more in depth look at the themes and story line of the Gospel of Luke and it’s sequel, the Book of Acts. Excellent.
Plenary sessions from the 2013 TGC National Conference. Outstanding.
Sermons
113 Sermons on the book of Luke by R.C. Sproul.
Another place to search for trusted sermons on Luke.
Blog & Podcast
Podcast
Episode 1 – Conversations in Luke Begins!
Introducing our new podcast! In this inaugural episode, we sit down with our friends, Emily and Andrew, to discuss Luke chapter 1.
Episode 2 – Peace on Earth, the Lamb of God has Come
Conversations in Luke Episode 2 –
On this show we discuss Luke chapter 2, including the birth of a King who is a Lamb, what the angels REALLY meant by “Peace on earth,” and much more…
Episode 3 – Going Down to the River & into the Desert
Conversations in Luke Episode 3 –
On this episode of the podcast we discuss the Baptism, Genealogy, and Temptation of Jesus from Luke 3 and 4.
Episode 4 – Fishermen, Tax Collectors, Pharisees, & Friends
Conversations in Luke Episode 4 –
This week we are talking about Luke 4&5, and Jesus’ early ministry in Galilee. We explore the question, “What is faith, really?”
Episode 5 – New Rules for New Wine Skins: #Blessed Redefined
Conversations in Luke Episode 5 –
This week we discuss Luke 6: Why does Jesus call himself the Son of Man? What’s up with the new wine skins? What’s an apostle anyway? Does Jesus advocate being taken advantage of and abused? Is it wrong to want heavenly treasure?And the connection between forgiveness and generosity.
Episode 6 – Faith That Begs, Believes, & Boldly Draws Near
Conversations in Luke, Episode 6 – This week we discuss Luke 7 and 8, including: the kind of faith that recognizes Jesus’ authority; What is a prophet? Did John the Baptist have doubts about Jesus? Brave women who boldly drew near to Jesus; What is “the good news of the kingdom”? The flywheel of Bible study; The cost of begging Jesus to leave you alone; and What it means to have a God who can be touched…
Episode 7 – The Grub, the Glory, & the Grime: Lessons in Humility
Conversations in Luke Episode 7: This week we are talking about Luke chapter 9, including:
Who actually feeds the five thousand?
What does it mean to take up our cross daily and follow Jesus?
What’s with Elijah and Moses on the mount of transfiguration?
What we find when we come down from the mountaintop;
The secret greatness of the Sunday school teacher
Episode 8 – Just Eat It. Then Trample Some Devil…
This week we are talking about Luke chapter 10 (and the end of chapter 9). We discuss: Is there such a thing as “radical” obedience? Persons of Peace; “The Good Samaritan” in context; and more!
Episode 9 – Beware of Getting Your Act Together
In this episode, we discuss Luke 11, including: What does it mean to pray “Hallowed be they name,” and “Thy Kingdom come”? Hungry for more than our daily bread; How do we train our hearts to want God’s kingdom? Praying like an impudent child; Are demons real? Signs and wonders (surely they will believe if someone comes back from the dead…); In what way is the eye the lamp of the body? Jesus didn’t wash his hands! What?!?!
Episode 10 – Heavenly Hoarders
On Conversations in Luke Episode 10, we discuss Luke 12, including:
Did Jesus preach about in hell? Why should we fear God if perfect love casts out fear? Is it wrong to save for retirement? The return of Christ vs. my bucket list; What does it look like to be “ready” for Christ’s return? Why didn’t the Prince of Peace come to bring peace?
Episode 11 – Make Every Effort & Count The Cost
In this episode we discuss Luke 13-14, including:
– The good news and bad news of repentance and judgment
– Will only a few people be saved?
– Make every effort for the miracle of salvation
– What does it mean that “some who are first will be last”?
– Rank ordering people on your invite list
– Do you need a special calling to go outside your social circle and share the gospel?
– Does Jesus want me to hate my family and sell all my possessions?
Episode 12 – Hello From the Other Side
On this episode of Conversations in Luke, we discuss Luke 15-16, including: A lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son; What’s so shrewd about the dishonest manager? How to use money to make friends in heaven; Is money even real? What happens to rich people when we die?
Blog Posts
Abraham, Elijah, and David! Oh My!
If Luke is writing to Gentiles, why does he refer to so many Old Testament Prophets, Patriarchs, and Kings?
In the Days of Herod
Luke wants to tell us something very important as the story begins. Do not skip this.
In My Father’s House…
For a 12 year old boy, “my Father’s house” is HOME, but what if that home is the temple of the Lord?
In Living Color
Time to graduate from the yellow highlighter. Using color in your Bible study will help patterns and themes really pop off the page.
A Better Son of God
By inserting Jesus’ genealogy in the middle of the story, Luke is showing us that Jesus is the new Adam; he’s come to fix what Adam broke.
Your Birth Was a Miracle, Too
The first chapter of Luke testifies that God is in the business of miraculous births. Are you ready for what God might be birthing today?
Ask, Seek, Bang on the Bathroom Door
A lesson in prayer from my kids. My kids are totally audacious when they ask me for things. I find it incredibly irritating. But it teaches me a very important lesson about how to come to the Father in prayer.
Episode 5 – New Rules for New Wine Skins: #Blessed Redefined
Conversations in Luke Episode 5 –
This week we discuss Luke 6: Why does Jesus call himself the Son of Man? What’s up with the new wine skins? What’s an apostle anyway? Does Jesus advocate being taken advantage of and abused? Is it wrong to want heavenly treasure?And the connection between forgiveness and generosity.
Episode 6 – Faith That Begs, Believes, & Boldly Draws Near
Conversations in Luke, Episode 6 – This week we discuss Luke 7 and 8, including: the kind of faith that recognizes Jesus’ authority; What is a prophet? Did John the Baptist have doubts about Jesus? Brave women who boldly drew near to Jesus; What is “the good news of the kingdom”? The flywheel of Bible study; The cost of begging Jesus to leave you alone; and What it means to have a God who can be touched…
Episode 12 – Hello From the Other Side
On this episode of Conversations in Luke, we discuss Luke 15-16, including: A lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son; What’s so shrewd about the dishonest manager? How to use money to make friends in heaven; Is money even real? What happens to rich people when we die?
Episode 13 – Beyond Gratitude
On this episode of Conversations in Luke we discuss Luke 17-18, including: What is faith? Sober warnings for church leaders; How much faith does it take to forgive? The difference between gratitude and glory; and much more!
Episode 14 – Bow the Knee to the Humble King
In this episode we discuss Luke 19, including: the story of Zacchaeus; the Parable of the Minas; Will there be money in heaven? and Can we receive Jesus as Savior without owning him as King? Give it a listen…
Weekly Homework and Resources
