Category: Luke

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat,” Setting the Scene for Luke 22:31 In Luke chapter 22, we find Jesus and his disciples gathered together in the upper room to celebrate the Passover meal. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow…

25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, Setting the Scene for Luke 21:25 In Luke chapter 21, Jesus is speaking to his disciples on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the magnificent…

31 Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. Setting the Scene for Luke 12:31 In Luke chapter 12, we find Jesus teaching a large crowd of people in the countryside. The scene is set on a gentle slope overlooking the Sea of Galilee, with the sun beginning to set in…

1 One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. 2 And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy. 3 And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?” 4…

10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.” Setting the Scene for Luke 16:10 In Luke chapter 16, Jesus is teaching his disciples through parables about the importance of being faithful and trustworthy with worldly…

40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” Setting the Scene for Luke 19:40 In Luke chapter 19, we find Jesus entering Jerusalem amidst great excitement and anticipation. The scene is set on the Mount of Olives, with Jesus riding on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in…

1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, Setting the Scene for Luke 1:1 In the opening scene of Luke chapter 1, we find ourselves in the bustling city of Jerusalem. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the city as people…

3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Setting the Scene for Luke 3:3 In Luke chapter 3, we find John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness of Judea. The scene is set along the banks of the Jordan River, where John…

28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Setting the Scene for Luke 21:28 In Luke chapter 21, Jesus is speaking to his disciples on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the magnificent city of Jerusalem. The disciples, including Peter, James, John, and…

50 But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” Setting the Scene for Luke 8:50 In Luke chapter 8, we find a poignant scene where Jairus, a synagogue leader, approaches Jesus in desperation. Jairus is a respected figure in the community, known for his position of…