Category: Luke

27 But he said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Setting the Scene for Luke 18:27 In Luke chapter 18, we find Jesus surrounded by a group of his disciples and a crowd of people who have been following him on his journey. The scene takes place in a humble setting, perhaps…

25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and…

46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. Setting the Scene for Luke 23:46 In Luke chapter 23, we find Jesus hanging on the cross at Golgotha, also known as the Place of the Skull. The scene…

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not,…

40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him. Setting the Scene for Luke 2:40 In Luke chapter 2, we find a scene set in the town of Nazareth. Mary and Joseph, a young couple engaged to be married, are at the center of this…

19 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. 4 So he ran…

43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Setting the Scene for Luke 23:43 In Luke chapter 23, we find Jesus hanging on the cross at Golgotha, crucified between two criminals. The scene is one of great sorrow and suffering, with a crowd gathered…

38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him…

7 Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed. Setting the Scene for Luke 7:7 In Luke chapter 7, we find a scene where a Roman centurion sends some Jewish elders to Jesus to ask for his help. The centurion’s servant is very ill…

19 By your endurance you will gain your lives. Setting the Scene for Luke 21:19 In Luke chapter 21, Jesus is sitting on the Mount of Olives with his disciples. The scene is set in Jerusalem, with the magnificent temple in the background. The disciples, including Peter, James, John, and Andrew, are gathered around Jesus,…