42 - Luke

Luke: The Authoritiy to Forgive Sins

Summary: The seventeenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Lesson 1: We need to start bringing the Gospel message outside the church walls and into the public space.

Lesson 2: We need to be “tear open the roof” kind of friends in order to bring people to Jesus Christ.

Lesson 3: Mankind’s greatest need is for the forgiveness of sin, which only Jesus can provide.

Luke: Dealing with Demons (Part 1)

Summary: The thirteenth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. Part 1 of 2 on the topic of Demons.

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

How Jesus Dealt With Demons:

First: Jesus dealt with the demon, not with the man.

Second: Jesus expelled the demon from the man, not the man from the synagogue.

Third: Jesus used commanding language.

Fourth: Jesus dealt with the demon publicly.

Luke: Baptized by the Spirit

Summary: The eleventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Lessons:

Lesson 1: As true servants of Jesus Christ we should never seek to draw attention to ourselves, but point only to Him.

Lesson 2: The baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to our initial salvation in Christ.

Lesson 3: The baptism of the Holy Spirit refers to the empowering Christians receive in order to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.

Lesson 4: The gospel of Jesus Christ speaks of Him as not only Saviour, but Judge (John 5:22, 2 Timotny 4:12, Matthew 23:31)

Luke: Lessons From the Life of Anna

Summary: The eighth seventh message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Lessons from the Message:

Lesson 1: Anna's testimony teaches us that when we face personal tragedy as painful as it is, it can be used to draw us closer to, and not farther away from God

Lesson 2: The Biblical understanding of fasting always involves some form of abstinence from food (complete/partial)

Lesson 3: Fasting is a response of the heart that is "birthed" out of a deep need or concern that drives us to seek God in total humility and dependence for resolution

Lesson 4: The spiritual discipline of fasting means nothing to God when we are not living in obedience to Him (loving God and others)

Lesson 5: Although they are not commanded, the spiritual disciplines of fasting and prayer can be a means cultivating deeper intimacy with God and hearing from Him

Luke: It's All About Jesus

Summary: The fifth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Lesson 1: As followers of Christ, we need to be known as people who celebrate God’s work and blessings in other’s lives.
Lesson 2: As believers, we can expect that there will be times when external pressures from family, friends, and cultural traditions will challenge our allegiance to God.
Lesson 3: When we walk in obedience to the Lord, doors that were once closed often become open and blessing comes to us in surprising ways.
Lesson 4: Being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers one to speak on behalf of God and is a gift that is available to us today.
Lesson 5: The focus of our life and faith is all about Jesus.

Luke: Having a Mary Type of Faith

Summary: The fourth message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Lesson 1: When filled with the Holy Spirit, God can bring knowledge supernaturally to someone to be used for His purposes.

Lesson 2: God may use you, or other people, to encourage someone.

Lesson 3: As believers, understanding who God is and what He is capable of, can be the catalyst to a strong faith in God.

Lesson 4: As believers, we must seek to praise God when He calls us to walk in His ways. Trials and hardship may accompany the journey.

Luke: Mary's Challenge to Us at Christmas

Summary: The third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Lessons from Mary:

Lesson 1: What have you been holding back, that the Lord is now asking you to submit to Him, this Christmas season?

Lesson 2: Will you surrender your will and pray: “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your will”?

Luke: Turning Our Hearts Towards Jesus

Summary: The second message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel.

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Lesson 1: When facing personal disappointment, tragedy or suffering, do not let it affect your willingness to remain faithful to God.

Lesson 2: Like John, we need to share a message of repentance with the people in our day knowing Jesus is coming again to judge sin and establish His kingdom.

Lesson 3: Righteous people of good character can still doubt the power of God to act supernaturally within their situations.

Lesson 4: The gospel of Jesus Christ not only cares about the healing and restoration of people in general, but shares a deep concern for the family!