Category: Luke

46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Setting the Scene for Luke 6:46 In Luke chapter 6, Jesus is teaching a large crowd on a level place, likely a plain or a plateau. The crowd consists of people from all walks of life – fishermen, tax collectors,…

19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Setting the Scene for Luke 22:19 In Luke chapter 22, we find Jesus sharing a meal with his disciples in…

1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past,…

1 Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. 3 And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. 4 For they all contributed out of their…

36 He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. Setting the Scene for Luke 22:36 In Luke chapter 22, we find Jesus with his disciples in the upper room in…

11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go…

42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” Setting the Scene for Luke 22:42 In Luke chapter 22, we find Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane with his disciples. The scene is set late at night, with the moon casting a soft glow…

38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Setting the Scene for Luke 1:38 In Luke chapter 1, we find Mary, a young Jewish woman from Nazareth, in her humble home. She is visited by the…

47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little. Setting the Scene for Luke 7:47 In Luke chapter 7, we find Jesus dining at the house of a Pharisee named Simon. The scene is set in a lavish dining room with…

16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. Setting the Scene for Luke 4:16 In Luke chapter 4, we find Jesus returning to his hometown of Nazareth after being tempted in…