Category: Luke

Luke 6:20 is about Jesus teaching a crowd about the blessings that come to those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Setting the Scene…

Luke 9:1 is about Jesus summoning and empowering his twelve apostles, giving them authority and sending them out to preach the Kingdom of God and heal the sick. 1 And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, Setting the Scene for Luke 9:1 In…

Luke 1:48 is about Mary recognizing and acknowledging the favor and blessedness of her being chosen as the mother of Jesus. 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. Setting the Scene for Luke 1:48 In Luke chapter 1, we find Mary, the young virgin who has just been visited by…

Luke 26:39 is about the importance of staying vigilant and faithful in prayer, as Jesus emphasizes the need for his disciples to remain awake and engaged in spiritual readiness. Luke 26:39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. Setting the Scene for…

Luke 4:1-11 is about Jesus being tempted by the devil in the wilderness and demonstrating his unwavering commitment to God by resisting temptation through the power of scripture. 1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted…

is about the teaching that new spiritual insight and understanding of God’s kingdom cannot be contained or limited by old traditions and practices, but must be embraced with openness and receptivity. 38 But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins. Setting the Scene for Luke 5:38 In Luke chapter 5, we find Jesus teaching…

Luke 7:1-5 is about a Roman centurion displaying great faith in Jesus by asking him to heal his servant and acknowledging Jesus’ authority with humility and respect. 10 And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the servant well. 2 A centurion had a servant who was sick and at…

Luke 8:1-25 is about Jesus teaching through parables, emphasizing the importance of having faith in God and the transformative power of that faith in overcoming obstacles and challenges in life. 1 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. 2 and also some…

Luke 9:18-25 is about Jesus asking his disciples who they believe Him to be and explaining the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the need to deny oneself, take up their cross daily, and follow Him. 18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do…

Luke 13:35 is about the sorrow and longing of Jesus for the people of Jerusalem who rejected Him, symbolizing God’s deep desire for all His people to return to Him and find salvation. 35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who…