A simple verse by verse guide to the Gospel of Luke for individual or group use. Every chapter has thought provoking discussion questions to aid study and sample answers are provided.
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About the Authors
Mathew Bartlett has been in full-time Christian ministry since 1999. He holds a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from the University of Chester, England and is currently researching rhetoric in Luke at Roehampton University, London.
Derek Williams is now retired, having been a local pastor and preacher for over 45 years in the UK.
Cuprins
Chapter 1
Introduction
The Conception of John the Baptist
Gabriel’s Announcement to Mary
Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth
Mary’s Song of Praise
The Birth of John the Baptist
Zechariahs’ Prophecy
Discussion Questions
Chapter 2
The Birth of Jesus Christ
The Presentation of Christ
Simeon’s Prophecy
Anna Witnessing
Jesus on His Father’s Business
Discussion Questions
Chapter 3
John’s Ministry Begins
The Baptism of Jesus
The Genealogy of Jesus
Discussion Questions
Chapter 4
Jesus Tempted by the Devil
Power and Authority over Evil Spirits
Jesus Heals All
Discussion Questions
Chapter 5
Simon Called
Jesus Releases a Man from Leprosy
Jesus Releases a Man from Paralysis and Sin
Matthew Called
A Question about Fasting
New is Better than Old
Discussion Questions
Luke Chapter 6
The Sabbath Day
Choosing the Twelve Disciples
Love Your Enemies – Enemy Loving
Do Not Judge – Refraining from Judging
Generously Giving
Hearing and Doing
Wise and Obeying
Discussion Questions
Chapter 7
Healing A Roman Centurion’s Servant
Raising the Widow’s Son
John the Baptist Seeks Confirmation
There Ain’t No Pleasing You!
An Act of Worship: The Forgiveness of Sins
Discussion Questions
Chapter 8
Ministering Women
The Sower and the Seed
Light Reveals
The Family of God
Stilling the Storm
Deliverance of a Demoniac
Touching Jesus’s Garment and Jairus’ Daughter Raised
Discussion Questions
Chapter 9
Sending out the Twelve Disciples
Herod’s Perplexity
Feeding the Five Thousand
Peter Declares his Belief in Jesus
The Cost of Following Jesus
Jesus Transfigured
Deliverance of a Demon Possessed Boy
Jesus Foretells His Betrayal
The Greatest in the Kingdom
Jesus Rejected
Discipleship Means Full Commitment
Discussion Questions
Chapter 10
Seventy-Two Disciples Sent Out
A Good Report
An Important Question
A Unique Answer
Seeking The Better Part
Discussion Questions
Chapter 11
How to Pray
A Serious Case of Blasphemy
Discussion Questions for Chapter 11
Luke Chapter 12
Open Witness
Covetousness
God Knows and Cares
Be Ready for Christ’s Return
Christ Divides
Discerning the Times
Discussion Questions
Chapter 13
All Have Sinned
God’s Longsuffering
Healing on the Sabbath Day
Parables of the Kingdom of God
Only One Way to Heaven
Jesus Warns Jerusalem
Discussion Questions
Chapter 14
Healing on the Sabbath
The Humble Shall be Exalted
Counting the Cost
Discussion Questions
Chapter 15
The Lost Sheep, Coin, Son
Discussion Questions
Chapter 16
Stewardship
The Law and Prophets Fulfilled
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Discussion Questions
Chapter 17
Stumbling Blocks
Faith and Duty
Christ’s Impending Return
Discussion Questions for Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Faithfulness and Prayer
Saved by Grace Alone
Jesus Blesses Children
Jesus Foretells His Crucifixion
Blind Made to See
Discussion Questions
Chapter 19
Seeking and Finding
Jesus Comes to His Own
Christ’s Compassion
Discussion Questions
Chapter 20
The Authority of Jesus Questioned
The Parable of the Tenant Farmers
A Question of Ownership
A Question of the Resurrection
Who is Lord?
Discussion Questions
Chapter 21
All for God
Destruction of the Temple
Signs of the Last Days
Destruction of Jerusalem
The Parable of the Fig Tree
Be Ready for Christ’s Return
Discussion Questions
Chapter 22
The Conspirators
Preparations for the Passover
The Institution of the Communion
The Greatest is the One who Serves
Jesus Prays for Peter
Jesus Travails in Prayer
Jesus is Arrested
Peter’s Denial
The Trial of Jesus
Discussion Questions
Chapter 23
Jesus Taken Before Pilate
Jesus Transferred to Herod then Back to Pilate
The Choice is Made
The King of Kings on the Cross
Jesus Crucified
The Repentant Criminal
Jesus Gives His Life
Jesus Buried
Discussion Questions
Luke Chapter 24
Christ is Risen Indeed
Jesus Opens His Disciples Understanding
The Ascension
Discussion Questions
Sample Answers